Royal Crown Derby Pair of Thimbles Queen Victoria & Prince Albert Home Decor

Royal Crown Derby Pair of Thimbles Queen Victoria & Prince Albert Home DecorYear 1987. Ltd Ed of 5000. Pair of Thimbles for Queen Victoria's Accession 20th June 1837, and Prince Albert Consort to Queen Victoria 1840 1861. Thimbles each H 2. 5cm Unboxed. A pre loved item from Goviers has been carefully selected and assessed prior to photography. Each piece is evaluated and checked prior to despatch. Items are individually photographed. All items are boxed with appropriate certificate and backstamp unless otherwise stated.

Size | H 13

Hand gilded in sumptuous rich 22 Carat Gold by artisans in Stoke on Trent

which were associated with fidelity and eternal love

Royal Crown Derby Made in England since 1750

sociable and noisy with their ‘ping’ call often being the first clue to their presence

like Lapwings

a brooch which was regularly worn by Catherine's late mother in law

ears and corners of her eyes are airbrushed in pink

In the foreground the floral details were added by designer James Henry Dearle

The inspiration around the base is a Christmas wreath with seasonal foliage of holly

Aquamarine

issued with numbered backstamp and certificate