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Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Fox
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Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Fox

1900 - 1920
Description

This novelty solid sterling silver fox pin cushion is in excellent condition.

The hallmarks are clearly for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark for Levi & Salaman. The detailing is amazing and the original cushion not too faded.

Dimensions:

Length: 5.7cm

Width: 2cm

Height: 3cm

Weight: 15g.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114831
Dealers Internal Reference
C782
Description
This novelty solid sterling silver fox pin cushion is in excellent condition.

The hallmarks are clearly for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark for Levi & Salaman. The detailing is amazing and the original cushion not too faded.

fig 1. A cast silver pin cushion shaped as a standing fox with detailed fur texture and a dark blue velvet cushion fitted on its back.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Fox

Dimensions:

Length: 5.7cm

Width: 2cm

Height: 3cm

Weight: 15g.

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.
The Silver Cabinet

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.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114831
Dealers Internal Ref
C782
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Archive I A cast silver pin cushion shaped as a standing fox with detailed fur texture and a dark blue velvet cushion fitted on its back.

Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Fox

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A cast silver pin cushion shaped as a standing fox with detailed fur texture and a dark blue velvet cushion fitted on its back.
Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Fox
Ref: SA1114831
A cast silver pin cushion shaped as a standing fox with detailed fur texture and a dark blue velvet cushion fitted on its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Dark Blue
  • MotifsFigural fox form, Textured fur detail, Inset velvet cushion
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

An Edwardian novelty pin cushion takes the figural form of a standing fox cast in solid sterling silver. The detailed design incorporates textured furwork, pointed ears, alert eyes, and a bushy tail, alongside a fitted dark blue velvet cushion inset into the back. Hallmarks stamped on the metal confirm Birmingham manufacture in 1908 by makers Levi & Salaman. Practical proportions measure 3 cm high, 5.7 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. This decorative miniature suits daily utility on an office desk or dressing table within an English country house interior, serving as a functional accessory for sewing pins and needles.

FAQs

Antique silver novelty pin cushions are small decorative sewing accessories crafted in cast or stamped silver, featuring whimsical forms such as animals, footwear, or vehicles, which gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

These items typically feature a cast or hallmarked sterling or silver-plated metal body fitted with a velvet or wool cushion insert designed to hold sewing pins securely without causing oxidation.

Authentic pieces generally display makers marks, silver hallmarks, or purity stamps, alongside signs of hand-finishing, light surface wear, and age-consistent patination on both the metalwork and textile insert.

Small decorative objects like novelty pin cushions can be displayed on an office desk, incorporated into a curated bookshelf vignette, or placed on a vanity tray on a sideboard.

Clean the silver surface gently using a dry, soft silver-polishing cloth, taking care to avoid getting liquid polish or moisture onto the delicate fabric cushion.
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