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Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Car
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for sale €1,404     $1,524
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Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Car

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a lovely example of a relative rarity in the antique pin cushion market.

The car has been created in solid steriling silver and is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the maker's mark of Levi & Salaman. It also carries a patent number. The cushion appears to be original and the item is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 5.5cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 3cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers - if you would prefer not to use the eBay Global Shipping Programme, 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Car Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176802
Dealers Internal Reference
C783
Description
This is a lovely example of a relative rarity in the antique pin cushion market.
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The car has been created in solid steriling silver and is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the maker's mark of Levi & Salaman.
The Silver Cabinet

It also carries a patent number. The cushion appears to be original and the item is in excellent condition.

fig 1. An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat.
fig 1. Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Car

Dimensions:

Length: 5.5cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 3cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers - if you would prefer not to use the eBay Global Shipping Programme, 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.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Car Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176802
Dealers Internal Ref
C783
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat.
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Archive I An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat.

Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Car

Archive II An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View II
Archive III An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View III
Archive IV An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View IV
Archive V An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View V
Archive VI An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat. View VII
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An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat.
Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Car
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An antique silver pin cushion cast in the shape of an early motor car featuring spoked wheels and a fabric cushion fitted into the seat.
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During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, silversmiths crafted functional sewing tools into three-dimensional shapes, such as motor cars and animals, to serve as decorative tabletop accessories and gifts.

These items were typically cast or stamped in sterling silver or silver plate, fitted with a fabric cushion made of velvet, silk, or wool stuffed with emery dust or sawdust.

Authentic pieces carry official hallmark stamps indicating the silversmith, silver purity, assay office, and date letter, accompanied by detailed metalwork on elements like wheels and steering mechanisms.

These small decorative silver objects are ideal for display inside glass cabinets, placed on dressing table trays, or arranged alongside desk accessories on an office shelf.

Clean the silver surfaces gently using a dry, soft silver-polishing cloth, taking care not to wet, snag, or stain the original fabric cushion.
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