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Edwardian Silver Frog Pin Cushion
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Edwardian Silver Frog Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A collectable Edwardian period solid silver frog pin cushion, by Adie & Lovekin and hallmarked Birmingham 1907. Small proportion and beautifully detailed with webbed feet and original velvet covered pad forming the pin cushion to the top. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Adie & Lovekin along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent original condition free of dents, damage or ware. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 1.75" wide x 2.25" long x 1.25" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Frog Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129440
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40795
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Description
A collectable Edwardian period solid silver frog pin cushion, by Adie & Lovekin and hallmarked Birmingham 1907.
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Small proportion and beautifully detailed with webbed feet and original velvet covered pad forming the pin cushion to the top.
Sturmans Antiques

Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Adie & Lovekin along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent original condition free of dents, damage or ware. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 1.75" wide x 2.25" long x 1.25" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Frog Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129440
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40795
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Frog Pin Cushion

Archive II An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View II
Archive III An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back. View VIII
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back.
Edwardian Silver Frog Pin Cushion
Ref: SA1129440
An Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the realistic form of a crouching frog with an integrated velvet cushion on its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural animal representation, Embossed surface texture, Integrated fabric cushion
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, manufactured by prominent silversmiths as both functional sewing tools and decorative desk ornaments shaped as animals, birds, and household objects.

These pieces typically feature a cast or stamped sterling silver body, often marked with British hallmarks, combined with an inner stuffing of wool or sawdust encased in silk, velvet, or plush upholstery fabric to securely hold pins and needles.

Authentic pieces bear clear British sterling silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-chased surface details and aged textiles.

Such miniature decorative objects sit well on a bookshelf, desk, or mantlepiece where their intricate craftsmanship can be appreciated up close as a focal point among books and modern accessories.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from excessive moisture to protect the internal stuffing and original fabric, while using a soft microfibre cloth for occasional gentle cleaning of the silver exterior without harsh chemical polishes.
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