Vintage M Kamin Sterling Silver Thimble, Birmingham 1994

A charming vintage sterling silver thimble by M Kamin & Co Ltd, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1994. The thimble has a classic tapering form with a textured dimpled top, engine-turned geometric bands, and a finely patterned lower section, giving it both practical charm and decorative collector appeal.

Compact and elegant, this piece would make a lovely addition to a sewing collection, silver thimble display, needlework-themed gift, or small British silver collection.

Details:

Maker: M Kamin & Co Ltd

Assay Office: Birmingham

Date: 1994

Period: Late 20th century

Material: Sterling silver, .925

Decoration: Engine-turned geometric bands with textured thimble top

Form: Sewing thimble / collector’s thimble

Marks: Full Birmingham sterling silver hallmarks and maker’s mark

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition, with light signs of age and handling. No dents or damage noted. The decoration remains crisp and the hallmarks are visible. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical & Collector Context:

Silver thimbles have long been collected for their combination of practical use, miniature craftsmanship and decorative variety. By the late 20th century, British makers continued to produce hallmarked sterling silver thimbles for collectors, sewing enthusiasts and giftware buyers.

M Kamin & Co Ltd was a Birmingham silver maker active during the late 20th and early 21st century, producing small sterling silver items including thimbles, bookmarks, decanter labels and other collectable pieces. Birmingham has been one of Britain’s most important assay centres since the 18th century, and its anchor mark remains a recognised sign of authenticated British silver.

This example combines traditional thimble form with clean late 20th-century engine-turned decoration, making it an attractive and affordable piece of British hallmarked sterling silver.

A neat vintage Birmingham sterling silver thimble by M Kamin & Co Ltd, with crisp geometric decoration and charming sewing collectable appeal.