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Rare American Sterling Silver Ball Pincushion Sewing Needlework Henckel Ny 1910
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Rare American Sterling Silver Ball Pincushion Sewing Needlework Henckel Ny 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 July 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Rare American Sterling Silver Ball Pincushion Sewing Needlework Henckel Ny 1910” found a buyer.

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A rare good sized solid sterling novelty ball pin cushion. It is hallmarked with American STERLING silver marks and the makers mark of George A Henckel of New York who operate from 1909 until c1950. I would date this piece to c1910. It has been beautifully pierced with the inside being a wooden ball with original purple velvet cover, note the cover is faded and a little worn but can be replaced as the loop section unscrews allowing you to access the internal fabric. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs just a faint push to the top of the loop holder. The ball measures approx. 2 inches across with the loop extending 0.75 inches. The whole piece including the internal parts weighs 65 grams. A very rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Ball Pincushion to the 1910s.

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36277
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A rare good sized solid sterling novelty ball pin cushion.
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It is hallmarked with American STERLING silver marks and the makers mark of George A Henckel of New York who operate from 1909 until c1950.
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I would date this piece to c1910. It has been beautifully pierced with the inside being a wooden ball with original purple velvet cover, note the cover is faded and a little worn but can be replaced as the loop section unscrews allowing you to access the internal fabric. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs just a faint push to the top of the loop holder. The ball measures approx. 2 inches across with the loop extending 0.75 inches. The whole piece including the internal parts weighs 65 grams. A very rare example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Ball Pincushion to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137213
Dealers Internal Ref
36277
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An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare American Sterling Silver Ball Pincushion Sewing Needlework Henckel Ny 1910

Archive II An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. View IV
Archive V An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop. View V
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An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop.
RARE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER BALL PINCUSHION SEWING NEEDLEWORK HENCKEL NY 1910
Ref: SA1137213
An antique sterling silver ball pincushion featuring pierced scrollwork and a hanging loop.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, fabric
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Globular form, Hanging ring, Maker hallmark

Early 20th-century sterling silver pincushions were popular desktop and vanity accessories produced by prominent silversmiths, reflecting the high value placed on decorative and functional needlework tools during the Edwardian era.

These pieces typically feature a hollow-ware or pierced sterling silver outer casing created through stamping or casting, enclosing a weighted base and a fabric or velvet-upholstered stuffing designed to securely hold pins and needles.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating sterling silver purity (such as 925 or sterling), makers marks or manufacturer signatures, and appropriate signs of age-related wear, patina, and construction methods consistent with the period.

Antique sewing tools add character and historical texture when displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk as part of a curated collection of small curiosities and objets dart.

Preserve silver elements by gently cleaning with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the natural patina, and keep fabric components away from direct sunlight and excess moisture to prevent degradation.
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