Sterling Silver Thimble - No 8 - Charles Horner - Chester - 1911

Charles Horner (born in 1837, died in 1896), 

the original founder of the jewellery business, 

achieved much in his 59 years. 

With his innovative designs and undoubted marketing skills, 

he laid the foundations of a thriving business, 

which survived two world wars. 

It finally went into voluntary liquidation in 1984, 

at a time when a large sector of British manufacturing industry disappeared.

Marked no 8

Weighs in at a heavy 3.41grams and 2.3cm long

Chester Assay Marks and date letter L for 1911

Good vintage condition except around the hole

One for the collectors

In a lovely velvet pouch

Happy to combine shipping

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