Metal thimble (likely sterling silver or silver-plated) in presentation box

A small cylindrical sewing thimble with a textured, dimpled upper surface for needle grip and a smooth lower band. The piece is presented in a fitted retail box lined with satin and velvet-like material. The box is marked 'Spaulding & Company Jewelers Silversmiths Chicago,' suggesting a jewelry/silver retailer rather than a generic sewing supply. The thimble’s polished finish and presentation packaging indicate it may have been sold as a gift or fine accessory. Without visible hallmarks, the exact metal content cannot be confirmed from the image alone.

Thimbles were common utilitarian objects, but examples sold through jewelers or silversmiths can reflect the mid-century practice of elevating everyday items into giftware. Presentation-boxed silver thimbles are collectible, especially when marked by a known retailer.