Vintage COTSWOLD fine English bone china thimble depicting the Lincoln Cathedral on one side, the Lincoln Imp on the other, with a band of hand-painted gold trim near the base. Very good condition with no damage to note, though there is some wear to the gold trim.
This vintage English china collectible thimble measures 1-1/10" tall, 7/8" in diameter at the base and is stamped on the inside with COTSWOLD FINE ENGLISH BONE CHINA, Cotswold's rose logo, and their number all in a light green ink.
The Lincoln Cathedral (in full The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, or sometimes St. Mary's Cathedral) is a cathedral located in Lincoln in England and seat of the Bishop of Lincoln in the Church of England. Building commenced in 1088 and continued in several phases throughout the medieval period. It was reputedly the tallest building in the world for 238 years (1311–1549). The central spire collapsed in 1549 and was not rebuilt. It is highly regarded by architectural scholars.
The Lincoln Imp is the symbol of the City of Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire, England. According to a 14th-century legend, two mischievous creatures called imps were sent by Satan to do evil work on Earth. After causing mayhem in Northern England, the two imps headed to Lincoln Cathedral, where they smashed tables and chairs and tripped up the Bishop. When an angel came out of a book of hymns and told them to stop, one of the imps was brave and started throwing rocks at the angel, but the other imp cowered under the broken tables and chairs. The angel turned the first imp to stone, giving the second imp a chance to escape. It is said that even on still days it is always windy around the Cathedral, which is the second imp circling the building looking for his friend.
There are many variations on Lincoln Imp legends. According to one popular legend, the imp which escaped fled north to Grimsby, where it soon began making trouble. It entered St. James' Church and began repeating its behavior from Lincoln Cathedral. The angel reappeared and gave the imp's backside a good thrashing before turning it to stone as it had the first imp at Lincoln. The "Grimsby Imp" can still be seen in St James' Church, clinging to its sore bottom. Another legend has the escaped imp turned to stone just outside the cathedral, and sharp-eyed visitors can spot it on a South outside wall.
A2785 - Vintage COTSWOLD Fine English China Thimble England The Lincoln Cathedral / The Lincoln Imp
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