Vintage Le Lavandou thimble with crest, retro sewing item

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This antique thimble is a traditional haberdashery item, proudly displaying the coat of arms of the town of Le Lavandou on its visible face. The structure has a classic thimble shape, slightly flared at the base, with a top riddled with small circular cavities designed to hold the needle when sewing.

The central decoration consists of a polychrome heraldic escutcheon, surrounded by stylized plant motifs. The shield displays a red and blue partition, adorned with animal symbols and a golden lion, surmounted by a crown. The inscription "Le Lavandou" is affixed above the coat of arms, in blue handwriting, characteristic of regional souvenirs.

The outer surface of the thimble has a smooth and shiny appearance, suggesting an enameled or porcelain finish, although the precise material is not explicitly stated. The colorful decoration, typical of souvenir items from French seaside resorts, is well preserved, with the details of the coat of arms and foliage still clear.

The top of the thimble, visible in the photo, shows light and even wear, with signs of use and some traces of patina, testifying to its age. No chips or cracks are visible on the photographed side.

This thimble is an authentic vintage item, both a sewing accessory and a regional souvenir, appreciated for its decorative appearance and its connection to the textile and tourist history of Le Lavandou.

Condition: used item, sold as is. Presence of traces of wear on the top and outer surface, with no visible structural damage on the shown side.

Did you know? Decorative thimbles, often made of porcelain or metal, were very popular as travel souvenirs in France during the second half of the 20th century. Each town or region offered its own models adorned with coats of arms or local motifs, in parallel with their traditional use in domestic sewing.

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