Antique Simmons Bros Sterling Silver Only a Thimble Full Liquor Measure / Jigger

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A fine, signed antique sterling silver liquor measure or jigger.

In the form of an over-sized silver thimble.

Engraved around … Read more A fine, signed antique sterling silver liquor measure or jigger.

In the form of an over-sized silver thimble.

Engraved around the rim "Only a Thimble Full".

Marked to the interior with the Simmons Brothers shield.

Simply a wonderful, whimsical piece of figural barware silver!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are some dents around the circumference of the foot. Otherwise, there are some visible scratches here & there, some light edge wear, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
S in shield for Simmons Brothers

Marks:
Marked to the bottom of the cup's interior with an S inside a shield device.

Fineness:
Marked sterling for silver fineness.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 47.2 mm
Diameter: ca. 44.9 mm

Weight: ca. 36.8 g

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