I have a thimble that has some rubber maker marks on it. I think it is in the style of Charles Horner, but what do you think?
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The Chester mark on your fine thimble is for 1906 (f) . Charles Horner, the Halifax jeweller I think you refer to, had died in 1896. If the mark is DT (upside down to the hallmarks) then it would be David Taylor whose Chester retailer mark for his Stoke Newington Jewellery business was registered in that year. It is in the pattern associate with Charles Horner Dorcas pattern which was carried on after his death by his sons using his existing patent so likely is made in the Halifax shop. THe second mark which is indeed badly rubbed probably is CH for Charles Horner.
Here in the other forum is a useful reference to the Horner thimble business:
https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3585#google_vignette
CRWW
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Thank you so much for your reply, this is very interesting information. I knew it was Chester (which I collect anyway because of it being a closed Assay Office) and the date, but the information about the maker is wonderful. I will also follow the link later.
Kind regards
Liz
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This is just amazing information, thank you. I will follow the link. I will be keeping the Thimble because I collect Chester Silver, but being a rare limited addition is even more exciting.
Kind regards
Liz
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U welcome, Elizabeth! Always at your service! 
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The phrase “limited edition” used in that sale is a bit of sales puff. The only reason it is limited is that we can’t go back in time to make some more. This is nothing like the modern use of the term where a set number are produced, often numbered, at an inflated cost price.
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Yes I totally agree, they just try and prey on the people who don’t know how the terminology works.
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