Collectible vintage bone china LIMITED EDITION WHITE-THROATED SPARROW bird thimble by Franklin China, The Garden Birds Collection by Peter Barrett features the Yellowthroat bird on the front of the thimble, three hand-painted 24-carat gold bands and the Latin name (Zonotrichia albicollis) in script on the back, also in 24 carat gold. This is one of the original collection of 25 thimbles issued by Franklin Porcelain only in 1979.
The White-throated Sparrow sings its breeding song of "Oh Sweet Canada Canada Canada" across the most of that country. Although its breeding range barely extends outside of Canada, it is common in fields and hedgerows throughout the eastern United States in winter. It is found in urban areas more frequently than most sparrows.
This now discontinued and collectible vintage porcelain thimble is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or other damage. Marked on the inside of the thimble with FRANKLIN PORCELAIN, the Ben Franklin profile logo, LIMITED EDITION, FINE BONE CHINA and the artist's signature, Peter Barrett. Measures 1.25" tall and 3/4" wide.
Would make an excellent addition to your china bird thimble collection, as a gift for a thimble collector or even as a starting thimble for your own collection!
A1448 - FRANKLIN PORCELAIN Vintage Collectible Bone China WHITE-THROATED SPARROW Bird Thimble - The Garden Birds Thimble Collection
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