auction catalog-rev.7-9 - Thimble Collectors International

2014 TCI
Auction
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Atlanta 1895 Expo Thimble Nine Sewing Tool Collectors on a quilt Thimble Collectors Interna:onal Rules and Acknowledgements
The TCI Auction is a favorite feature of the
biennial convention. We hope that you enjoy
the auction and perhaps go home with some
treasures. All items must be paid for
immediately after the auction. Cash, checks
and credit cards, will be accepted.
1. The items for sale will be shown on the
screen in the same order as shown in the
auction catalog.
TCI and/or the auction committee is not
responsible for verification of any
information supplied with the auction lots. All
estimates of value, condition, age, maker,
etc. are directly from the donors and
consignors. Lots are sold as is.
3. When bidding, raise your paddle high for
the auctioneer to see.
A big thank you goes to the members of the
Ohio Thimble Seekers for their work to make
the 2014 TCI Auction so successful.
Another great big thank you to Ed Green,
our perennial auctioneer/entertainer and to
all the spotters who help to make the event
so lively.
And another thank you to all the TCI
members who generously donated items
which derive 100% benefit for TCI.
Consignments are the lifeblood of the
auction and we are pleased to have so
many quality lots to offer, thanks to the
consignors.
And lastly, thanks to all the bidders for whom
this auction is designed. Without your
enthusiastic participation, we could not be
successful.
2. The item description will be read before
bidding begins.
4. Any disputes are settled at the discretion
of the Auctioneer.
5. Absentee bids will be included during the
live auction.
6. All items are marked for value by the
seller. Any reserve has been set by the
seller.
7. Items will be sold to the highest bidder.
8. When the auctioneer sees that bidding
has stopped but the item has not reached
the reserve, the auctioneer will announce:
“Seeing no other interest in this item, the
highest bidder will be told the reserve price
and will be given the option to pay that
price.”
10. “The reserve price on this item is X,
does the high bidder wish to pay this
amount?”
“Sold” or “Passed” will be announced.
11. Unsold lots, with a reserve, will be
subject to a 10% buy-back fee.
Enjoy the auction and take home a treasure!
LOT 1 First prototype of the Kansas City conven:on thimble. Sterling by Simons. Band is not s:ppled. Only 2 thimbles were produced like this. Approximate value $75. Dona+on LOT 2 ThimbleOers edited by Lorraine Crosby 1978 – 1999. Six leOers per year for a total of 132 newsleOers. Approximate value $??. Dona+on. LOT 3 Eight sterling silver thimbles by various makers. Approximate value $180. LOT 4 English Silver hallmarked. Thimble bucket, scissors case, note pad, pencil holder & tape. Approximate value $1200. Reserve. LOT 5 An entry in the Mohawk Valley Quilt Club “Less Happening Holidays Challenge” 33” square. High bidder gets ‘key’ for who is represented. A Barb Acchino crea:on. Approximate value $150. Dona+on LOT 6 Silver Dorcas c.1904 England, Pewter for Queen Mother 1900-­‐2002 & 2 pewter 2-­‐part thimbles. Approximate value $130. Reserve. LOT 7 Eleven silver thimbles in a leather case. Mint. Commemora:ng the 500th Anniversary of Columbus’ discovery. Made in Spain. Approximate value $625. Dona+on LOT 8 Singer Sew Handy Model 20-­‐10 Toy Sewing Machine, smooth brown with box. Approximate value $150. Dona+on. LOT 9 “E crown R” Queen Elizabeth II Corona:on Thimble in box. Hallmarked 1953. Approximate value $125. LOT 10 Bilston & BaOersea enameled thimble w/floral & buOerfly paOern. In box. Approximate value $80 LOT 11 Small MOP & brass cart/thimble holder. Interior restored. Approximate value $250. Reserve LOT 12 Sterling Silver Simons, size 8, slightly out of round. Approximate value $350. Dona+on LOT 13 Vegetable ivory carved thimble holder w/
vegetable ivory thimble. Approximate value $125. LOT 14 Gorham Christmas Thimbles 79-­‐80-­‐81-­‐82 Norman Rockwell, each in a box for hanging. Approximate value $40. LOT 15 Pair of knihng needle guards in the shape of hooves. Wooden knihng needle case. Approximate value $120. Reserve LOT 16 Thimble in leather holder w/a picture of King George VI & the Queen Mother on the snap. Approximate value $200. LOT 17 Mother-­‐of-­‐
Pearl egg-­‐shaped holder with brass edges & loops for chain. Approximate value $40. LOT 18 Shelf with 6 glass, 5 porcelain, 5 brass, 1 marked RD 210799 PST. 6, 7 Silver, 1 gold band, 1 Mexican, 1 nickel plated brass SBC, Approximate value $285. Dona+on. LOT 19 Palais Royal set in beau:ful MOP inlay box. Contains scissors, thimble, tambour, needle case, punch
(rough) spools for thread, 2 pieces missing. Approximate value $2000 Reserve. LOT 20 Four Bing and Grondahl thimbles dated ‘78-­‐’79-­‐’80-­‐’81 Approximate value $80. LOT 21 Silver (800) with gilded band and set with orange color stones, probably coral. Approximate value $75 LOT 22 Book – A Collector’s Guide to Thimbles by Bridget McConnel. Thimble by Riccio for ThimbleOer’s 20th Anniversary. Approximate value $60. LOT 23 Vintage shell art cowry shell pincushions with embellishments . Approximate value $25 each. LOT 24 Five porcelain owl thimbles, 1 pewter owl thimble. Approximate value $75 Reserve LOT 25 David-­‐ Andersen “Norwegian Rose” with original box. Approximate value $250. Reserve LOT 26 English sewing clamp w/emery cushion. Circa 1860. Fancy turn key. Embossed brass. Approximate value $95. Dona+on LOT 27 French etui, ivory case, gilt over 800 silver. C. 1860. Approximate value $400. Reserve. LOT 28 Atlanta ‘95 thimble. Souvenir of the CoOon State & Interna:onal Exposi:on 1895. Excellent Condi:on. Approximate value $200. LOT 29 Wrist watch w/
scissors, tape, needle & thread for hands. BuOon, spool, dress form, thimble and pincushion instead of numbers. Made in France. Approximate value $85. Dona+on LOT 30 Franciscan thimbles – October, Desert Rose & Flowers. All have the mark inside. Approximate value $40. LOT 31 Bay Area Thimble Society 30th anniversary –
Sterling by Simons. Only 100 made. Informa:on card included. Approximate value $60. Reserve. LOT 32 1985 Edi:on, as new condi:on. Approximate value $50. LOT 33 Simons Sterling w/applied gold thimble shape with red enameled rose. Plain band engraved “Thimble Collector” Approximate value $50. Dona+on LOT 34 Mauchline thimble holder with bird transfer labeled “The Canary.” Brass thimble. Approximate value $200. Reserve. LOT 35 Myrtle Lundquist memorial thimble, Sterling, Simons. Book Thimble Treasury by Myrtle Lundquist. Approximate value $50. LOT 36 Unusual shell boat with sunshade top, flag and sailor. The top reads “Recuerdo” Approximate value $250. Reserve. LOT 37. Sterling silver Walnut-­‐
shaped Waxer. Approximate value $150. LOT 38 Shadow box with 4 sterling-­‐handled buOon hooks and 3 sterling-­‐handled s:lletos. Approximate value $100. Dona+on. LOT 39 Three ‘Golly’ Porcelain thimbles and one Westbury Studio made in Wales thimble. Approximate value $70. Reserve. LOT 40 Silver color ‘coolie’ pulling cart with 2 thimbles – a gold Ketcham McDougall & a Barker s:ffened (gold is soldered on both sides of a s:ffening metal) marked for 1st quality 14K. Approx. value $250. LOT 41 Thimbles Galore – A strip quilt of 42 sewing-­‐related fabrics. Quil:ng design is thimbles. 58” x 60” A Vicki Camicia crea:on. Value approx. $250. Reserve LOT 42 Ullmannglass, prototype – one of a kind. Cobalt blue featuring a hand painted bluebird with Hawthorn flowers. Value approx. $60. Dona+on. LOT 43 Brass sewing clamp c.1860. Pin cushion not perfect. Marked under tail “A. Gerould & Co. Patent” Approximate value $300. Reserve. LOT 44 David-­‐ Andersen, Norway, silver gilt with aqua enameling, waffle top, size 4 Approximate value $100. Dona+on LOT 45 6 booklets -­‐
Simons, Halstead, KMD, Stern, Muhr, & Guide to Russian marks. Approximate value $75. LOT 46 BuOerfly-­‐
shaped sewing box with MOP & steel tools. Box marked RD No 151486 Approximate value $450. LOT 47 Dog’s head thimble holder. English hallmarks 1972 London. Approximate value $250. Reserve LOT 48 Damascene set – scissors with clock tower shanks, thimble with ‘Spain’ on top and mini shoe charm. Approximate value $40. LOT 49 Sterling silver thimble, Simons, Christopher Columbus 1492-­‐1992 -­‐500th Anniversary Commemora:ve. Approximate value $40. Dona+on. LOT 50 Five brass thimbles – “LEMBRAN (worn), With Warm Regards JvH, FORGET ME NOT (hole in top), FRIENDSHIP (well used), UNITY IS STRENGTH (Good).Approximate value $65 LOT 51 Bone needle case with stanhope. Scene is “Church of the Na:vity Interior Bethlehem” in French & English. Approximate value $125. LOT 52 Three thimbles -­‐ Porcelain, Pierot design in box, Mason’s, made in England, Lladro made in Spain. Approximate value $75. Reserve. LOT 56 Whistle Thimble – Red band “States Cafe & Music Box – S.F.” Approximate value $35-­‐40. LOT 57 Brass scissors with figural cherubs and roses in bas relief and pe:t point sheath with cord edging and rope. Approximate value $45. LOT 53 Large (almost 10 inches) Adver:sing thimble marked Simons Sterling (thimble is probably silver plate) $1500. Reserve. LOT 54 Cross S:tch Wall Hanging. “Thimble Craq Room” A Mollie Havner crea:on as a Thank You for member help. $50-­‐$60. Dona+on.
LOT 58 French thimble, 1970s. No indenta:ons. Teaching how to sew, cat, basket. Approximate value $120. LOT 59 LoOammer-­‐Eber 800 silver thimble, gilt band set with blue lapis stones. Approximate value $125 LOT 55 -­‐F-­‐H-­‐A-­‐ Simons Sterling thimble & a gold color pin “Singer Teenage Dress Making Contest Qualifiers Award” Approximate value $100. LOT 60 Halcyon Days enameled egg-­‐shaped thimble holder. Floral & hearts paOern, Approximate value $120. LOT 66 Scrapbook of 98 sewing-­‐related post cards 14 Singer w/birds/eggs, 47 thread, 35 sewing machine, 1 Star Braid, 1 Needles. Approximate value $350 LOT 61 Sterling Silver Etui w/bodkin, scissors, ruler, tweezers, pencil & corner turner? C.1780s Approximate value $2000. Reserve. LOT 67 Thimble in holder. All hand carved by Argentine ar:san – natural white onyx with
ruby red onyx and resin restora:ve. Approximate value $250. Dona+on LOT 62 Thirteen Colonies thimble set by Franklin Mint with copies of cards. Approximate value $750. Reserve LOT 63 Mauchline Needle Case ‘Windsor Castle Round Tower’ Approximate value $75 Reserve LOT 64 Souvenir Scohe Dog Pincushion & thimble holder with thimble. “Jock” “Ireland” Approximate value $40 LOT 65 Franklin Mint set of First Ladies, Martha Washington through Roslynn Carter. Approximate value $420. Dona+on LOT 68 Shoe thimble holder. Paper missing on boOom of heel. Nice embroidery on toe. Approximate value $125. LOT 69 Waite-­‐Thresher Scrolling vines, (p.122 GAR Book) Sterling size 10 engraved ‘Irene’ Approximate value $75. Dona+on LOT 70 Sterling Webster Hem Gauge Approximate value $110. LOT 71 Signed Royal Worcester – S. Roberts Approximate value $75 LOT 72 The VERY last Simons Sterling “TCI 20 year Anniversary 1998” thimble. Originally sold at $35. Dona+on. LOT 73 A German 14K gold (tested, not marked) thimble in three parts. Garnet under cap of indenta:ons, band part is red and green enamel (small chip.) Approximate Value $7000 Reserve