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Antique Solid Silver Pin Cushion - Emu
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Antique Solid Silver Pin Cushion - Emu

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 May 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

A wonderful thing! An antique solid sterling silver pin cushion, fashioned as a tiny emu.

He is hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, with an indecipherable maker's mark, probably through lack of room. He is finely detailed, standing on a circular base. The cushion looks to be original and is dark blue velvet.

Dimensions:

Length: 3cm

Width: 1.5cm

Height: 3.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Emu Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1016569
Dealers Internal Reference
C734
Description
A wonderful thing! An antique solid sterling silver pin cushion, fashioned as a tiny emu.
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He is hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, with an indecipherable maker's mark, probably through lack of room.
The Silver Cabinet

He is finely detailed, standing on a circular base. The cushion looks to be original and is dark blue velvet.

fig 1. An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back.
fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Pin Cushion - Emu

Dimensions:

Length: 3cm

Width: 1.5cm

Height: 3.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Emu Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1016569
Dealers Internal Ref
C734
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Solid Silver Pin Cushion - Emu

Archive II An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. View II
Archive III An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. View III
Archive IV An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. View IV
Archive V An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. View V
Archive VI An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back. View VI
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An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back.
Antique Solid Silver Pin Cushion - Emu
Ref: SA1016569
An antique figural silver pin cushion modelled in the shape of an emu with a dark velvet insert on its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural animal shape, Chased feather detailing, Fitted fabric cushion
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Figural silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in late Victorian and Edwardian England, often manufactured by specialist silversmiths as novelty items for domestic use.

They were typically cast or stamped in sterling silver with hollow bodies, fitted with a velvet, plush, or silk insert to hold sewing pins securely.

Authenticity is usually determined by clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and date letter, alongside traditional cast construction methods.

Such items work well as curated focal points on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece, often paired with stacks of antique books or within a glass display cabinet.

Silver should be gently cleaned using a specialist microfibre cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away fine chased details and hallmarks.
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