Nicholas Nickleby thimble set - Francesca circa 1985

Nicholas Nickleby thimble set produced by Francesca China of Longton, England, circa 1985. "Nicholas Nickleby", or The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, is the third novel by Charles Dickens, originally published as a serial from 1838 to 1839. The character of Nickleby is a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies. This set consists of, from top to bottom, Nicholas Nickelby, Smike, Wackford Squeers, and Mrs. Squeers.

Maker:

Francesca

England

circa 1985

Model #:

Derivative

Dickens Collection

thimble

Size:

tiny

Height:

1 1/2"