Collectible vintage bone china LIMITED EDITION EURASIAN JAY 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 (Garrulus glandarius) 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.
Did you know that the jay is one of the most important natural planters of acorns... and the distribution of several oak species is quite dependent on its presence? The jay is one of the most widespread members of the crow family, occupying woodland as diverse as the Siberian taiga and the rain-forests of Thailand. Shy and wary, typically one first notices a jay dashing through the trees uttering harsh screams of alarm.
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!
A1450 - FRANKLIN PORCELAIN Vintage Collectible Bone China EURASIAN JAY Bird Thimble - The Garden Birds Thimble Collection
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