Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Medallion Thimble Simons Brothers * Circa 1890s The band of this pretty sterling silver thimble is embossed all around with oval medallions interspersed with flowers. It has the Simons Brothers shield and "Sterling" in the top and the size (8) on the band. This thimble is shown on p. 101 (fig. 46) of Gay Ann Rogers' book American Silver Thimbles . The condition is excellent, in round with no holes, dents or other damage. It has no personalization.
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