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19th Century Silk Pin Cushion Shoes
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19th Century Silk Pin Cushion Shoes

19th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A most wonderful pair of 19th century silk pin cushion shoes. They really are exquisite and the silk is in such great condition. Lovely rich red. One of the cushions feels slightly harder than the other so it could be an emery for cleaning the pins and needles, but not entirely sure. The bases is covered in cream silk and as an inscription on 18/10/06 could be 1806 but could be 1906, but in my opinion they are older than 1906 so the inscription is probably later. All handmade.

W 7.6 cm

H 4 cm

L 8 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silk Pin Cushion to the 19th Century.

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A most wonderful pair of 19th century silk pin cushion shoes. They really are exquisite and the silk is in such great condition. Lovely rich red.
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One of the cushions feels slightly harder than the other so it could be an emery for cleaning the pins and needles, but not entirely sure.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The bases is covered in cream silk and as an inscription on 18/10/06 could be 1806 but could be 1906, but in my opinion they are older than 1906 so the inscription is probably later. All handmade.

W 7.6 cm

H 4 cm

L 8 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silk Pin Cushion to the 19th Century.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Silk Pin Cushion Shoes

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads. View V
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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United Kingdom
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A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads.
19th century silk pin cushion shoes
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A pair of nineteenth-century novelty pin cushions shaped like shoes, crafted from red silk with ribbon bows and filled with pins having decorative glass heads.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilk, Fabric, Metal, Glass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsShoe shape, Ribbon bow, Beaded head pins

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Novelty pin cushions gained popularity during the Victorian era as both functional sewing tools and decorative items for the home, often shaped as everyday objects like shoes, animals, and furniture.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed using textiles such as silk, velvet, or wool for the outer body, often stuffed with sawdust, wool flocking, or bran, and adorned with pins featuring glass or brass heads.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weave of the textiles, the hand-stitching construction, the presence of period-correct pins with handmade heads, and natural age-related patina on the fabrics.

These small collectables work well displayed inside glass display cabinets, on open shelving within a study, or styled atop a vintage dressing table as a focal point of historical interest.

To prevent degradation, keep delicate antique silk away from direct sunlight and high humidity, handling the items minimally and avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive treatments.
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