Plumb Crazy Vintage is run by me, Joan Plumb. I've always loved the thrill of the hunt — the estate sale early mornings, the tucked-away antique malls, the joy of spotting something special that deserves a second life. I collect vintage, antique, and delightfully unique pieces that have character and make me smile. Every piece in the shop is chosen by hand and ready for a new home. I pack with care and ship the first business day after purchase. Your purchase helps fund my local food bank.
Complete Set 12 Franklin Porcelain Thimbles 1978 Flowers of Holland Bloemen Van Nederland Ronald Van Ruyckevelt + Wood Display
ITEM SPECIFICS:
• Manufacturer: Franklin Porcelain / Franklin Mint
• Series: The Flowers of Holland / Bloemen Van Nederland
• Year: 1978
• Artist: Ronald Van Ruyckevelt - signed inside
• Material: Porcelain with gold trim
• Set: 12
DESCRIPTION:
Lovely complete collector's set of 12 vintage Franklin Porcelain floral thimbles from 1978 - Bloemen Van Nederland / The Flowers of Holland.
This is the full series of 12, all with the original gold rims and bases, beautifully hand-painted with Dutch bulb flowers. Each thimble is named in script on the outside. Includes the 12-hole wooden display case shown in photos.
All 12 thimbles are marked inside:
Franklin Porselein Bloemen Van Nederland Porselein 1978 F. P. Ronald Van Ruyckevelt
The 12 Flowers in this set (top to bottom, left to right as photographed):
Freesia refracta
Iris Hollandica
Crocus
Tulipa Rembrandt
Cyclamen
Gladiolus hybridus
Begonia 'Double Picotee' - noted in this series as Begonia 'Double Picotee" 
Anemone coronaria - noted as Anemone coronaria in this series 
Rubus - Raspberry / Strawberry blossom
Hyacinthus orientalis - listed as HYACINTHUS-ORIENTALIS THIMBLE in this collection
Eschscholzia - California Poppy
Narcissus pseudonarcissus - noted as Narcissus pseudo-narcissus in this series 
Size: Thimbles individually 1″ Height / 8g Weight 
Condition: Very Good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Gold trim bright with light age wear consistent with 1978. Wood display has light surface dust/age - please see photos. Photos are part of description.
Perfect for thimble collectors, Franklin Mint collectors, or Dutch flower / botanical collectors.
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