Vintage Westminster Abbey Bone China & Dutch Windmill Porcelain - 2 thimble set

Westminster Abbey Bone China Souvenir Thimble made in England. Westminster Abbey, a work of architectural genius, a place of daily worship, deploying the resources of high musical expertise, a burial place of kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British history - the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. It has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen royal weddings. Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. Neither a cathedral nor a parish church, Westminster Abbey is a "Royal Peculiar" under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject only to the Sovereign and not to any archbishop or bishop. Dutch Holland Windmill - Classic blue and white porcelain with gold leaf band trim - Made in Japan The Dutch started building Windmills as early as 1,200 AD. to use them for grinding grains. In the 19th century, there were more than 9,000 windmills in the Netherlands. However, there are now only around 1,200 still exist, as fewer and fewer windmills are being used and maintained. This is a 2 piece bundled listing of vintage sewing thimbles are in Good vintage condition - no cracks, chips, or crackling. 5-24-24