Thimbles 

Thimble cases are an important investment for the serious thimble enthusiast. Of course, for the beginner who is just starting out in the hobby, a simple shoebox, cardboard box, bowl, vase, or any other sort of household container will do just fine as a thimble case. Even some of the most diehard collectors can still be seen carrying around their valuable thimbles inside old metal or plastic lunch boxes, food storage baggies or old wooden jewelry boxes. But mostly cases like these are used only for transporting their thimble collection from one location to the next, or for temporary storage.

An individual who has been collecting thimbles from years has probably amassed quite a large collection, and a bigger, more permanent solution is needed as a thimble case. There are many options on the market today as far as thimble cases go. You can find something that suits your needs whether you are looking to showcase your thimbles in the kitchen for every visitor to see, or even if you just want to keep your thimble collection safe and sound, tucked away in a plastic storage tub under your bed.

A thimble case can be sleek and stylish, with fancy designs and décor. Carved wood and etched glass are popular elements for thimble cases. Some are large and bulky, designed strictly to store your thimble collection without worrying about visual appeal. These types of thimble cases serve little more purpose than keeping the dust off from your valuable pieces and keeping the small thimbles organized and together in one place. Some thimble cases have locks on them, while some may only have 3 sides to them. A case could be made to rotate, either automatically by battery or electricity or by hand.

Maybe your case has a flip top lid or dual front doors that each open in an opposite direction. Curio cabinets make excellent thimble cases, and in most cases require little if no modification at all to showcase your thimble collection in all of its finest glory. Make sure to take your time when shopping for thimble cases, and consider exactly what your needs are in a thimble case. Look around at various web sites, retail stores and vendors until you are confident you’ve found the exact one you want, and at the right price that you want to pay (or even a little less – try to haggle with the vendors at conventions).