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Silver Bell Pin Cushion
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Silver Bell Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 March 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of a bell. Birmingham 1908 Levi & Salaman registration number 505478 slightly rubbed on the end two numbers. In very good condition commensurate with age and use.

H 5 cm

W 4.5 cm base

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Bell Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

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A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of a bell. Birmingham 1908 Levi & Salaman registration number 505478 slightly rubbed on the end two numbers. In very good condition commensurate with age and use.

H 5 cm

W 4.5 cm base

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Bell Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Bell Pin Cushion

Archive II A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface. View II
Archive III A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface. View III
Archive IV A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
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Items Sold 926
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface.
Silver bell pin cushion
Ref: SA1071663
A small bell-shaped sterling silver pin cushion featuring perforations across the surface and a triangular handle at the top, resting on a white surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBell shape, Perforated pattern, Triangular handle, Hallmark stamps

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Novelty silver pin cushions became popular in the late 19th century as mass production and changing social habits allowed for whimsical, decorative desk and dressing table accessories. Silversmiths crafted these items in numerous shapes, including animals, household objects, and instruments, catering to collectors and fashionable needleworkers.

These pieces typically feature a cast or pressed sterling silver exterior marked with British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark. The interior is often packed with sawdust, cork, or wool, and covered with velvet or silk fabric through which pins are inserted.

Authentic pieces exhibit clear, crisp hallmarks stamped directly into the silver metal rather than etched. Collectors examine the weight, the type of stuffing material exposed through punctures or base plates, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear on the silver surface.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk as part of a curated vignette of curiosities. Pairing them with other metallic accents or placing them on a stack of books adds historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid contact with any fabric or stuffing materials. Store them in a stable environment away from high humidity to prevent tarnishing and degradation of the internal padding.
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