Antique 18th Century French 18k Gold Thimble in Original Shagreen Case, Etui, Necessaire Sterling silver it does have flaws

it does have flaws

we can expect to see classical motifs

rare to find in such good condition

and a slightly stylized mouth - it was initially offered me as the portrait of an actress

one of a kind paintings in miniature

Antique 18th Century French 18k Gold Thimble in Original Shagreen Case, Etui, Necessaire Sterling silver it does have flawsJust in from France, and as of today, Jan 27, 2026, this 4 gram 18k gold thimble has a melt value of over $700. For its historical value and rarity, and age, of course that is not how we value. The near pristine 1700s shagreen hinged case is super rare. Shagreen is the belly scale leather of stingray, and you can see the roundish scales clearly. The ultimate luxury in its time, shagreen items grow increasingly rare, particularly in this fine