'Just-a-Thimbleful' Spirit Measure or Beaker
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Beaker - In the form of a Thimble - London 1876 by Richard Loewe Henry - 55mm high; 42mm diameter (top rim); 50ml volume - EL/2947b
In the 19th century, thimbles were often used as spirit measures and this led to the rise of the phrase "Just a Thimbleful". This novelty Victorian silver thimble gives a humorous slant to the saying with a capacity many times that of the standard thimble. It could be used either as a generous spirit measure or indeed used as a beaker for drinking out of. It is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks.
