From the photo, these look like sewing thimbles 🧵 — small metal caps worn on the finger to help push a needle through fabric while hand sewing.
Clues:
- The dimpled/textured surface gives grip for pushing a needle.
- The open bottom is where the finger goes.
- The small size and shape match traditional metal sewing thimbles.
They were very common in older sewing boxes and cupboards, especially before modern sewing machines became widely used.
A few possibilities:
- Steel or nickel-plated thimbles (common household sewing tools)
- Different sizes for different fingers
- Possibly part of a sewing kit passed down through generations
If you can share a photo of the inside or any markings/stamps on them, I may be able to tell if they are vintage, collectible, or just everyday sewing thimbles.
