Appreciate any help on this sterling thimble

[coinshtr]

I dug this Sterling thimble yesterday. It's quite detailed. Probably lost by someone who collects them, or perhaps their child raided the display case. At any rate I don't think it is very old but not sure. Any help is appreciated.
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[Michelle]

http://www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/hillandhill/iteml/RL-1764?zoom=1

 

[wirelessworldinc]

It looks old to me. In any case it is a beauty! They go for a pretty price on ebay.

 

[coinshtr]

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hope this helps

 

[Nashoba]

I can only say it appears to be in BEAUTIFUL condition.......Great find.

~Nashoba~

p.s. I just found a miniature one and not nearly so ornate or in such great shape.

 

[PBK]

The hallmark is that of Simons Brothers & Company of Philadelphia, PA.

Here's a fairly similar one recently sold on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1880s-Sterling-Silver-Simons-Farm-Scene-Thimble_W0QQitemZ270037715625

 

[Michelle]

The hallmark is that of Simons Brothers & Company of Philadelphia, PA.

Here's a fairly similar one recently sold on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1880s-Sterling-Silver-Simons-Farm-Scene-Thimble_W0QQitemZ270037715625

:P :P dang it.....

 

[coinshtr]

I thank everyone for your help. I had no idea it was that old. PBK rides again.