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Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion
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Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 December 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
This “Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion” found a buyer.

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

Description

This is a very unusual (yet practical!) solid sterling silver cotton reel holder and pin cushion.

It is hallmarked for London 1922 with the maker's mark of J Eldridge. All pieces carry conforming partial hallmarks. The cushion appears to be original cushion - quite hard - and the silver is in excellent condition. It could do with a clean, which we are more than happy to undertake before postage.

The final photograph shows this item together with a strikingly similar cotton reel holder which is listed for sale separately.

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm

Diameter: 7cm

The base is weighted for stability and finished with a leather cover.

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 Cotton Reel Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122704
Dealers Internal Reference
C796
Description
This is a very unusual (yet practical!) solid sterling silver cotton reel holder and pin cushion.

It is hallmarked for London 1922 with the maker's mark of J Eldridge. All pieces carry conforming partial hallmarks. The cushion appears to be original cushion - quite hard - and the silver is in excellent condition. It could do with a clean, which we are more than happy to undertake before postage.

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The final photograph shows this item together with a strikingly similar cotton reel holder which is listed for sale separately.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks.
fig 1. Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm

Diameter: 7cm

The base is weighted for stability and finished with a leather cover.

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 Cotton Reel Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122704
Dealers Internal Ref
C796
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion

Archive II An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. View II
Archive III An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. View III
Archive IV An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. View IV
Archive V An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks. View V
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Location
West Midlands
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Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 588
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Verified Since May 2014
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Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Verified
May 2014
For Sale
122
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An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks.
Antique Silver Cotton Reel Pin Cushion
Ref: SA1122704
An antique silver cotton reel pin cushion featuring a wooden spool mounted on a circular silver tray base with hallmarks.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood, Textile
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCotton reel shape, Hallmarked silver rim, Turned wooden spool, Circular weighted base
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

Silver pin cushions became immensely popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often crafted as novelty items in shapes such as animals, shoes, and sewing equipment for domestic use and vanity displays.

Traditional construction typically involved a solid hallmarked sterling silver base or casing combined with an internal stuffing material such as sawdust, wool, or felt, often paired with textile coverings like velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces usually feature clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, silver standard, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate wear, hand-beaten construction methods, and traditional stuffing materials.

Display the item on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece as a small decorative sculpture to add a touch of historical craftsmanship and metallic sheen to a curated vignette.

Preserve the silver using a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the underlying fabric or remove desirable historical patina.
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