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Rare Edwardian Silver Sleeping Pig Pin Cushion
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Rare Edwardian Silver Sleeping Pig Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 September 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A rare Edwardian solid silver 'Sleeping Pig' pin cushion in superb condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1908. The solid silver pig in rare and difficult to find sleeping position with eyes closed but one ear up, superbly detailed throughout. Original brown velvet pad to the centre forming the pin cushion and original black leather cloth covering to the underside. Clear hallmarks and unidentified makers mark to the rear, possibly Williams Ltd. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4" wide x 2.25" deep x 1.75" 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
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167005
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42082
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Description
A rare Edwardian solid silver 'Sleeping Pig' pin cushion in superb condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1908.
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The solid silver pig in rare and difficult to find sleeping position with eyes closed but one ear up, superbly detailed throughout.
Sturmans Antiques

Original brown velvet pad to the centre forming the pin cushion and original black leather cloth covering to the underside. Clear hallmarks and unidentified makers mark to the rear, possibly Williams Ltd. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4" wide x 2.25" deep x 1.75" high.

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

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167005
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42082
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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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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An antique silver pin cushion shaped like a sleeping pig with a brown velvet inset on its back.
Rare Edwardian Silver Sleeping Pig Pin Cushion
Ref: SA1167005
An antique silver pin cushion shaped like a sleeping pig with a brown velvet inset on its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural animal design, Realistic texturing, Fitted velvet insert
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

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Silver items should be kept away from high humidity and direct sunlight, cleaned gently with a specialised microfibre cloth, and polished sparingly to preserve any original patination and the integrity of the fabric insert.

This type of small decorative object works well displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece as a focal point among books or mixed collectables, adding character and historical detail to a room.

Authentic pieces bear clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and silver standard, alongside makers marks, while exhibiting traditional wear and hand-finished details characteristic of early twentieth-century silversmithing.

These pieces were typically crafted using sterling silver, often formed via metal stamping or casting, and fitted with a velvet or plush fabric insert set into a cork or wooden base to securely hold pins.

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, manufactured extensively by silversmiths such as S. Blanckensee & Son and Sampson Mordan, reflecting a Victorian penchant for whimsical and miniature decorative items.
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