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Novelty Sterling Silver Officers Hat Pin Cushion Needlework 1914 WWI Military
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Novelty Sterling Silver Officers Hat Pin Cushion Needlework 1914 WWI Military

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 June 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling pin cushion. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1914 (WWI) with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd. It has been superbly made in the form of the Officers hat or cap. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1cm) across by 1.75 inch (4.3cm) wide and weighs 16 grams. A very good quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Military Pin Cushion to the 1910s.

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A rare English antique solid sterling pin cushion. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1914 (WWI) with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd. It has been superbly made in the form of the Officers hat or cap. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1cm) across by 1.75 inch (4.3cm) wide and weighs 16 grams. A very good quality piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Military Pin Cushion to the 1910s.

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SA1145395
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Archive I A small novelty sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a military officers peaked cap with a brown fabric top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Novelty Sterling Silver Officers Hat Pin Cushion Needlework 1914 WWI Military

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A small novelty sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a military officers peaked cap with a brown fabric top.
NOVELTY STERLING SILVER OFFICERS HAT PIN CUSHION NEEDLEWORK 1914 WWI MILITARY
Ref: SA1145395
A small novelty sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a military officers peaked cap with a brown fabric top.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / First World War Era
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Textile
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsPeaked cap shape, Visor detail, Textile crown, Silver band

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Novelty silver pin cushions are small decorative items crafted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often shaped like everyday objects, animals, or military gear, designed to hold pins and needles on a dressing table.

These pieces typically feature a solid sterling silver body stamped, chased, or cast into shape, paired with an interior stuffing of sawdust or wool covered in velvet, silk, or plush fabric.

Authentic pieces usually bear clear British hallmarks indicating the silver assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-correct textiles and traditional hand-assembly methods.

Place it on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk as a small curated curiosity that adds metallic sheen and historical character to a display.

Dust the silver gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh liquid polishes near the fabric cushion to prevent staining or degradation of the historical textiles.
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