Antique Victorian to Edwardian 14k Gold Sewing Thimble in Original Domed Leather Presentation Case, Box, Etui antique Limoges plates boarding the train with her

boarding the train with her ermine stole slipping off one shoulder

5" x 16" just about glows

and it's very rare to find a complete and well preserved shagreen (galuchat is the French word) necessaire

I originally purchased it in London

Antique Victorian to Edwardian 14k Gold Sewing Thimble in Original Domed Leather Presentation Case, Box, Etui antique Limoges plates boarding the train with herBeautiful 14k gold thimble , heavy and in its original leather presentation box or etui, case sourced out of England with many sewing antiques, it is not marked but acid tests 14k and was presented also as 14k. It is beautifully engraved inside and must surely have been special to "E J Clay" for whom it was made or gifted. It appears not to have ever been used, so probably something very well treasured. Measurements noted on photos. Very good to