{"product_id":"de-a-coudre-ancien-les-remparts-carcassonne-porcelaine-souvenir-vintage-couture","title":"Antique Thimble Les Remparts Carcassonne Porcelain Vintage Sewing Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique thimble is a decorative haberdashery item, typical of French regional souvenirs. Made of white porcelain with a glossy finish, it features a slightly flared base with a domed top adorned with relief patterns characteristic of traditional thimbles. On the visible side, a color illustration depicts the famous ramparts of the medieval city of Carcassonne, accompanied by the inscription \"Les Remparts Carcassonne\" in legible black letters on the lower part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted scene displays yellow and green tones, evoking the stone of the fortifications and the surrounding vegetation. A gold trim highlights the base of the thimble, adding an elegant and classic touch to the whole. This type of object is often sought after for its decorative value and its evocative aspect of travel or regional heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper surface of the thimble has a raised texture, designed to improve grip during use, even if this model is primarily intended for decorative or collectible use. The entire decoration is well preserved, with no chips or visible losses on the presented side. The porcelain shows a beautiful luster, with no apparent tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis souvenir thimble stands out for the fineness of its illustration and the quality of its gilding along the edge. It fits equally well in a display case of antique haberdashery or among decorative objects evoking French craftsmanship or heritage. No other markings or signature are visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Very good overall condition on the visible side: clear decoration, preserved gilding, no apparent chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The city of Carcassonne, whose ramparts are depicted on this thimble, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Illustrated porcelain thimbles were very popular as tourist souvenirs in France from the 1960s onwards, often reflecting the emblematic monuments of the regions visited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique objects and regional souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: collectible thimble, souvenir thimble, antique haberdashery, Carcassonne, decorative porcelain, embroidery thimble, France souvenir item, fingerhut, vintage sewing thimble, landscape decorative thimble, tourist souvenir, gold thimble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325002666311,"sku":"de9437f2-9ea6-4a23-837a-57a8628ae29e","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c7ecad2c-badc-4526-8445-de0ea57b4404.jpg?v=1783764078","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/de-a-coudre-ancien-les-remparts-carcassonne-porcelaine-souvenir-vintage-couture","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}