Simons Brothers Sterling Silver Thimble With Greek Key

Description

Description
For your consideration is a Simons Brothers sterling silver thimble.
The thimble is decorated with the Greek key all around the bottom.
The size is 10 and is marked as such on the thimble.
The inside is marked with the maker’s mark for the Simons Brothers Company along with ‘STERLING SILVER’.
The meander motif took its name from the river Meander, a river with many twists, mentioned by Homer in Iliad. The motif is also known as Greek key or Greek fret.
Meander was the most important symbol in Ancient Greece, symbolizing infinity or the eternal flow of things. Many temples and objects were decorated with this motif, and it is considered that there is a connection with the Cretan labyrinth – indeed - a labyrinth can be drawn using a Greek key.
Meander symbolizes as well the bonds of friendship, of love and devotion and that’s the reason it’s often given as marriage gift. It can symbolize as well the four cardinal points, the 4 seasons, waves – especially in the round version of it.
The Simons Brothers Company was founded by George Washington Simons in Philadelphia in 1839.
In 1858, George W. Simons & Brother is described as employing 60 people and manufacturing "gold and Silver pen and pencil cases ... gold, silver and steel topped thimbles, finger shields, tooth and ear picks, watch keys, gold pens, cane heads, bracelets, breast pins, earrings, finger rings, sleeve buttons, studs, guard slides, charms, seals, badges, etc.
During the Civil War, Simons added officers and presentation Swords to their line. Many of the finest Presentation Swords were made by this firm. Swords with gold hilts set with gems and etched and engraved blades are prized holdings at the Pennsylvania Historical Society in Philadelphia and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
In the late 1800s Simons Brothers and Company became official jewelers for various fraternities.
The company is still produces fine gold and sterling silver products today.
Condition
No damage is noted. Please review the photographs to form your opinion as to the condition.
Size
Length:
0.77 inch
Width:
0.64 inch
Weight:
6.76 grams
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Return Policy
Most of the items we sell are antiques or vintage and have been used and enjoyed throughout the years.
Most pieces will show signs of wear.
Returns are accepted only in the unlikely event the item has been misrepresented.