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Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion
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Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 May 2026 · The Silver Cabinet
This “Antique Silver Rimmed Boot 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 unusual. A terracotta boot, topped with a solid sterling silver rim, finely detailed as a pin cushion.

The rim is hallmarked with the maker's mark of William Henry Sparrow. The date letter is somewhat worn, it looks to be either 1904 or 1906, but as this maker's mark was only registered for the period 1907 - 1923, it must be slightly later than it looks.

The detailing on the boot is fantastic. The silver rim is free from damage, although a little tarnished in places. The cushion has a some point been replaced but is a good match. There is one very small chip to the brown terracotta, just within the bow at the top of the laces.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm

Height: 5.5cm

Width: 3cm

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 Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137116
Dealers Internal Reference
C799
Description
This is unusual. A terracotta boot, topped with a solid sterling silver rim, finely detailed as a pin cushion.

The rim is hallmarked with the maker's mark of William Henry Sparrow.

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The date letter is somewhat worn, it looks to be either 1904 or 1906, but as this maker's mark was only registered for the period 1907 - 1923, it must be slightly later than it looks.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top.
fig 1. Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion

The detailing on the boot is fantastic. The silver rim is free from damage, although a little tarnished in places. The cushion has a some point been replaced but is a good match. There is one very small chip to the brown terracotta, just within the bow at the top of the laces.

fig 2. A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top.
fig 2. Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm

Height: 5.5cm

Width: 3cm

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 Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137116
Dealers Internal Ref
C799
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Archive I A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top. SOLD28 MAY 26

Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion

Archive II A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top. View II
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Archive VIII A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top. View VIII
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A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top.
Antique Silver Rimmed Boot Pin Cushion
Ref: SA1137116
A small brown glazed ceramic boot with a silver rim and a fabric cushion inserted into the top.
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  • Object[Sewing Accessories]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Ceramic, Sterling Silver, Fabric]
  • Colour[Brown]
  • MotifsLace-up boot design, Silver collar mount, Glazed ceramic finish
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Novelty pin cushions gained immense popularity during the Victorian period, reflecting an era of industrial manufacturing capability and a taste for whimsical, miniature decorative items used in sewing.

These pieces typically combined glazed ceramic, porcelain, or glass bodies with silver mounts, sterling silver rims, and fabric cushions stuffed with wool or sawdust.

Authenticity is determined by examining the glaze characteristics, the quality and hallmarks on any silver components, wear patterns on the base, and the type of interior stuffing used in the cushion.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a glass-fronted cabinet to add a touch of historical interest and curated detail to a room.

Keep ceramic and silver pieces away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture, gently dusting the ceramic surface and using an appropriate non-abrasive cloth on silver hallmarks.
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