Waite Thresher Co. was founded in 1885 in Providence, RI, USA as a humble thimble company. As the Edwardian style began to take over the world’s fashion industries, the precise pierce-work necessary for high quality thimbles lent itself to a shift in business: filigree. Waite Thresher Co. quickly became a leader in the American jewelry world as the kings of delicate, ornate filigree rings, pins, and accessories. Not only were their hand-carved hubs impossibly intricate, but they were STRONG. Mos

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At our Wallisville, TX shop, the team demonstrates a flemished eye splice with a thimble eye splice — a classic wire rope splicing method. By tucking the rope tail back into the body and securing it around a thimble, the splice creates a strong, compact eye that protects against wear and extends the life of the rope. Hand-spliced wire rope like this highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail behind rigging — proving that even in a world of mechanical swages and Flemish eyes, traditiona

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