Simply Thimbles

Hi all, I find pewter amazing.  It's such a workable material, made up from 90% tin mixed with copper and a few other things that I have never heard of such as Antimony and Bismuth. I had to look those last two up on Google.  Apparently they are chemical elements. Pewter has been around for a long time. Mostly famous for making utensils, tankards and plates, its pliable nature lends itself to souvenirs, models, curios and thimbles.  The designs on many Pewter items can be really detailed. Like this narrowboat... otherwise known as a canal boat or barge. An invaluable mode of transport in the Industrial Revolution. Or this dragon... with its pointed sharp claws and long tail that spans the whole diameter of the thimble. Or these swans... their majestic grace just radiates as they swim effortlessly around the base. It's no wonder that some of my favourite thimbles are Pewter . Bye for now Olly Facebook.com/olwenwhite/ instagram.com/olwen