Medieval - Tudor/Elizabethan - Silver Inscribed Thimble - AMORE VINCIT OMNIA > Lot No. 868

Description:
Circa 16th century AD. A tall silver-gilt thimble, the body divided into four triangular panels; the top bearing an engraved Tudor rose with letter 'M' at centre; the lower rim inscribed +AMORE VINCIT OMNIA (Love Conquers All).

Measurements:
5.04 grams, 28 mm tall, 16 mm diameter.

Condition:
Complete and in good condition with some of the original gilding still evident, Lightly restored. Most attractive. Rare.

Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 500 - 740; USD 630 - 950)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,000