Collectible vintage bone china LIMITED EDITION CHAFFINCH (FINCH) 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 (Fringilla coelebs) 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 Chaffinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family. The male Chaffinch is distinctively coloured, especially in spring when the dull outer edges of his feathers wear away to reveal the striking blue head and pink breast. In all plumages though, Chaffinches are easily told by their unique combination of two broad white wing bars and obvious white outer tail feathers.
During the winter, Chaffinches can form large flocks all of one sex. This is the origin of the species scientific name coelebs from the Latin word for bachelor.
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!
A1451 - FRANKLIN PORCELAIN Vintage Collectible Bone China CHAFFINCH (FINCH) Bird Thimble - The Garden Birds Thimble Collection
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