Lot 194: A Collection of 171 Mixed Material Souvenir and Decorative Thimbles

A large collection of 171 thimbles presented loosely within a reddish-brown plastic display tray. The collection is highly heterogeneous, comprising thimbles made from diverse materials including white porcelain, various metals (silver-tone, bronze, and brass), wood, dark glass, and enamel, including one cloisonné-style example. The majority of the collection consists of white porcelain thimbles featuring dimpled tops and decorated with colorful transfer-printed designs. These designs are predominantly commemorative or souvenir in nature, depicting florals, landscapes, buildings, and cartoon characters. Visible inscriptions on the ceramic pieces include location names, dates such as U.K. VISIT 1978, and identification numbers such as W. M. No. 641. The plastic tray bears a white sticker with the handwritten number 6182.