Ketcham & McDougall Thimble, Sterling Silver with Gold Band, Size 5, Engraved “JBD 1921” (#12)

Established in New York City in 1832, Ketcham & McDougall produced exceedingly high-quality thimbles.  The company ceased production in 1932, during the depths of the Great Depression.  This sterling silver thimble has a 10k gold band engraved with the initials “JBD” and the year “1921”.  101 years ago!  The size of the thimble suggests that it was either for a child or a very petite lady.  The thimble is not out of round, there are no punctures and the hallmark appears in the apex of the thimble.