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Simons Bros. Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure Bar Tool

$375
£283.70
€331.56
CA$536.70
A$545.34
CHF 308.95
MX$6,635.42
NOK 3,622.70
SEK 3,642.43
DKK 2,480.23

About the Item

A sterling silver thimble jigger or whiskey shot cup bar tool for measuring out liquor when mixing cocktails. Showing the mark for Simons Brothers, circa 1900. A play on the expression, ‘Just a Thimble Full,’ the jigger is modeled on an over sized sewing thimble. With beading under the smooth rim and a heavily textured surface on the bottom half of the thimble. A gold-wash interior. George Washington Simons started his business in Philadelphia 1839 as a manufacturer of gold and silver thimbles and pencil cases. The company expanded into manufacturing many other gold and silver items including officers and presentation swords during the Civil War. Marked: With both the makers mark for Simons, and STERLING 1.75 inches in diameter x 2 inches high Weight: 1.174 ounces Troy Showing light wear and unpolished patina.
  • Creator:
    Simons Bros. Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    International Style (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Showing expected light wear and unpolished patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758250893232

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