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Vintage Advertising & Novelty Sewing Thimbles, Lot of 3

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, US

Items Included: One political campaign advertising thimble, one "Scotch Thimbles" gold-colored promotional thimble, and one vintage thread-cutter top thimble Materials: Molded celluloid/plastic, brass-plated base metal, and oxidized nickel/brass alloy Thimble 1 Details: Off-white celluloid plastic with red stamped text reading "Just Sew You'll Remember / ROY KING for CLERK"; includes a small oval maker logo…

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, United States (US)

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Items Included: One political campaign advertising thimble, one "Scotch Thimbles" gold-colored promotional thimble, and one vintage thread-cutter top thimble
Materials: Molded celluloid/plastic, brass-plated base metal, and oxidized nickel/brass alloy
Thimble 1 Details: Off-white celluloid plastic with red stamped text reading "Just Sew You'll Remember / ROY KING for CLERK"; includes a small oval maker logo on the back and size marking "15"
Thimble 2 Details: Gold-tone brass finish embossed with "SCOTCH THIMBLES" and "GOLD THIMBLE" along the lower band border
Thimble 3 Details: Heavy dark metal utility thimble featuring a built-in semi-circular upright thread-cutter blade fixed to the top dome
Dimensions: Heights range from approximately 0.85 inches to 1.1 inches (including thread-cutter blade top)
Condition: Good vintage condition overall; celluloid thimble has minor surface smudging, tiny indents on the upper grid, and minor fading to the red text ink; brass thimble displays moderate handling tarnish, dark oxidation spots, and light scuffing; thread-cutter thimble shows significant authentic patina, loss of plating, surface wear, and dark tarnish spots on the cutter blade consistent with historical workshop use.