Identifying TCC Thimbles?

Judy
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August 3, 20180 found this helpful

There is a thimble collectors club. Here is the contact information. www.thimbleselect.com/contact-me

cybergrannie
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August 3, 20180 found this helpful

I was always curious as to why some of the thimbles with "objects" on top were actually called thimbles since it was obvious they could not be used in that capacity. But they did make noticeable objects when placed on/in the thimble collector's cases/shelves.

• The answer to your question about whether all TCC thimbles had the company mark is no - they did not all have a marking.
• This is why the value of TCC thimbles that have the certificate is more valuable than the same thimble without the certificate. The certificate proves it is a TCC thimble.
• From my past research TCC thimbles were made in several countries and there is no record of how many thimbles were made in each country and no pictures of every thimble which makes it almost impossible to say what is or is not a TCC thimble.
• Collector's knowledge is what these people rely on and there must not be too many around that will spend their time answering inquires.
• Here is a site that has the most comprehensive history that I have found.
• www.thimbleselect.com/thimble-collectors-club
• Here is a site that has answered questions for me in the past so maybe you might check out their site if you have question about a particular thimble.
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• thimblecollectors.com/.../
• A good place to search for pictures is on eBay, Etsy, Ruby Lane, Bonanza and probably other sites. Many of these will have provenance to show their thimble is a TCC or maybe have a certificate.
• This does not always prove their case but does about as good as you will get.
• Some of the thimbles were in a series/set so if you find a good picture of one style you may find you have several in that same series.
• Maybe someone else has more information.
• I love your collection - really neat.

poehere
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August 3, 20180 found this helpful

Any thimble that comes with a TTC certificate has a higher value than without one. Collectors of thimbles will pay a higher price if you can supply them with this certificate.

Not all companies who make collector thimbles will add a TTC certificate to the thimble. Unfortunately, this bring in less of a price if you are selling the collection or looking to get it appraised.

Hello
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August 6, 20180 found this helpful

Just like Precious Moments, Kinkade arts, Hummels, porcelain dolls generally and other such 'collectibles', the economics of collector thimbles as a precious commodity is murky and liable not so much to the laws of supply and demand, or the inherent worth/value of the item, but more in arbitrary and complex labelling and false value inflation. With these objects which can all be manufactured in different parts of the world and under different 'franchise' type arrangements, there really is no way to prove value aside from whatever 'certificate of authenticity' is issued.

Pghgirl40
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August 12, 20180 found this helpful

All the answers here are why my thimble collecting "days" lasted minutes. It seemed like there was a lot of "creating" collectables by the company's own hype...and there were high prices and no later values.

So if you are asking about yours just to learn, I think you got the best info from cybergrannie. I am a fan of the site she shared. There is a Facebook forum you may like m.facebook.com/.../.

If you are asking to sell, tread carefully and do your due diligence using eBay sold auctions to match exactly what you have to what is selling to help you set your values. Remember value is much different than profit, as you pay fees to eBay and PayPal and that eat up profits quickly!

Hopefully you will have a diamond in the rough so to speak with a low supply, high demand piece.

They are lovely pieces! If nothing else, enjoy the beauty!!