Antique English Victorian to Edwardian 14k Gold Sewing Thimble with Engraved House, Flowers, EMD Monogram Opulent pillow 925 standard for sterling but

925 standard for sterling but solid silver nonetheless

The map in our photos show the area of France in which he lived out his life

and very pretty from the face side

No markings that I can find but the metal has been tested and is 18k gold

the key works and is likely original

Antique English Victorian to Edwardian 14k Gold Sewing Thimble with Engraved House, Flowers, EMD Monogram Opulent pillow 925 standard for sterling butBeautiful 14k gold thimble sourced out of England with many sewing antiques, it is not marked but acid tests 14k and was presented also as 14k. It is beautifully engraved and must surely have been special to "EMD" for whom it was made or gifted. It appears not to have ever been used, so probably something very well treasured. Measurements noted on photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, said to be Victorian to Edwardian but I find