Hallmarked 1900 AD. A silver thimble with radiating 'starburst' decoration on the side and top; turned rim with a plain band above featuring stamped starbursts, some of which have been pierced; stamped hallmark symbols comprising: capital '6' (for the size) in a cartouche; maker's mark 'JT&S' in a rectangle, lion passant in a rectangle for Sterling silver; Chester assay office mark; and capital R in a cartouche for the year 1900. See McConnel, B. The Collector's Guide to Thimbles, London, 1996, p.81. 4.43 grams, 25mm (1"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve]