Sterling thimble thread!
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Digger RJ
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Silver Thimble!!
Rang up like a Quarter! Caught off guard! Love finding these!! This is the second Silver Thimble that I’ve found. Both are marked Sterling inside. I’ve probably found close to 20 of the aluminum type. Most of which are smashed. Seems like the advertisement Thimbles have all been aluminum, that I have found. This one is the nicest one I have came across!!
Rang up like a Quarter! Caught off guard! Love finding these!! This is the second Silver Thimble that I’ve found. Both are marked Sterling inside. I’ve probably found close to 20 of the aluminum type. Most of which are smashed. Seems like the advertisement Thimbles have all been aluminum, that I have found. This one is the nicest one I have came across!!
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randy
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I've found 4, one just a week ago, but it was crushed 
. I only show the good ones 
None are hallmarked, but 2 of the 3 are clearly silver. The one on the left I'm not sure or not
The one on the right seems quite old; it has some calligraphy that I cannot read.
One was found at a public park, one was a permission site (private yard of 1890s house), and one at an abandoned old mansion.
. I only show the good ones None are hallmarked, but 2 of the 3 are clearly silver. The one on the left I'm not sure or not
The one on the right seems quite old; it has some calligraphy that I cannot read.One was found at a public park, one was a permission site (private yard of 1890s house), and one at an abandoned old mansion.
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Digger RJ
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Had to add this one, although its 14Kfound by a close friend of mine.
That’s a Thimble!!!
two weeks ago........doesn't look very old (Art Noveau circa 1900?? 
Digger RJ
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Very Nice!!!
MasonDixonMding
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Princess
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Glad to see you posted it here! I just noticed that yours has a floral design along the bottom... nice!
cellrdwellr
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I appreciate all the additions everyone, very nice finds! I found a smashed one on Monday ill be adding here at some point. I was actually working my way through a corn field to get to a water spot, and decided to turn on the equinox in between the stalks. Pretty basic design, but sterling nonetheless. Keep em coming everyone, happy hunting!
ScaredOfClowns
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Unfortunately I haven't yet been fortunate enough to find a sterling thimble.
Until then, I humbly submit this brass thimble I found at an 1800s-era farmhouse. It's not silver, but I still think it's cool...
Until then, I humbly submit this brass thimble I found at an 1800s-era farmhouse. It's not silver, but I still think it's cool...
Princess
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I agree, the thimble is still a nice find. But when it comes to the new rendition of Washington's profile on the pictured 2022 quarter, it's my humble opinion that the mint should have left well enough alone.
Seriously though, congrats on the find!
CTpilgrim
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Princess
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That one is rather pretty, and personalized, too!
Was this found at a homesite? If so, is it possible to track down whether an "Annie" lived there in the past? It's always neat to learn more about our finds. 
Jason-NEK
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Kansas metal detecting is the best bar none! I found my silver thimble in NE Kansas at an old park.The day I found my Sterling Thimble I also found a couple nice rings...I miss Kansas metal detecting!
