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Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902
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Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a delightful solid silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1902. It is full of character and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Lion Passant

Date letter "c" for 1902.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 5cm / 2 inches.

Maximum width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Maximum height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.

Cushion in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Pig Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119422
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV74
Description
This is a delightful solid silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1902. It is full of character and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.
fig 1. An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Lion Passant

Date letter "c" for 1902.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 5cm / 2 inches.

Maximum width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Maximum height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

fig 2. An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902

Silver casing in very good condition.

Cushion in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side.
fig 3. Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Pig Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119422
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1902

Archive II An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View II
Archive III An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side. View VII
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side.
EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY LEVI & SALAMAN, BIRMINGHAM 1902
Ref: SA1119422
An Edwardian silver figural pin cushion shaped like a pig with a green velvet insert on its back and Birmingham hallmarks on the side.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, velvet
  • ColourSilver and green
  • MotifsFigural animal form, Embossed details, Fitted velvet cushion
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Authenticity is verified by checking for clear British hallmarksincluding the makers mark, standard mark, assay office mark, and date letteras well as examining the weight, construction joints, and natural age-related patination on the silver.

These small decorative objects work well when displayed on a dressing table, mantlepiece, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other miniature silver or brass collectables.

To preserve the metal and fabric, store the item in a dry environment away from direct sunlight, clean the silver sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth designed for precious metals, and avoid chemical dips that can damage the internal cushion material.

These pieces typically feature a cast or pressed sterling silver body, often stamped with hallmarks, combined with an inner stuffing of cork or sawdust covered in velvet, plush, or silk to securely hold pins and needles.

Figural silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, often manufactured as novelty items by silversmiths in Birmingham and Chester to cater to a burgeoning market for domestic collectables.
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