Antique UNGER BROTHERS Sterling Silver Chatelaine Thimble Case w/Henckels Thimble ~ The Unger family immigrated to Newark, NJ in 1849 from Germany. The oldest son, Herman, established a jewelry business between 1870-1872 and began the manufacture of sterling silver items in 1878. In time all five sons joined the company. This firm reached its economic zenith from 1895 to 1907. Thimble by J.A.Henckels, Germany