My mother has a Simon Bros. Columbian Exposition 1892 thimble and wanted to find out a realistic value for it - the photo is an example only found online.
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It it Sterling? Mark is usually .925 or Sterling, but there are many other potential marks.
On eBay people are asking in the hundreds, but I see them selling only in the mid to high 20 dollar range.
I encourage you to check the sold section of eBay periodically to review the sold items as it changes daily. You may also want to watch (a button on eBay) one of the highest priced ones to see if it sells and for how much.
Asking prices are never an indication of value as people can ask for outrageous numbers. Only sold.. what someone actually pays, gives an idea of current market value. It also is supply and demand. If there are lots for sale, it drives the price down unless there is a huge demand.
Sadly also, the silver market is not what it was a few years ago, so I am sure that effects the price.
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Thanks for your quick replies/comments. Reading those it seems that there is no book on thimble pricing or rarity which would clarify things.
As suggested I'll keep an eye on internet sales and go from there.
Thanks again.
The first price I saw is the place you got the photo from, $185
www.rubylane.com/
If you go on eBay, there are similar ones from $50
Just checking one year later...
This same thimble is still listed for sale at the same price.
www.rubylane.com/
It is over 100 years old, and is an antique. Take it to a dealer for an appraisal.
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