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Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Policeman
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Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Policeman

1940 - 1960
Description

A very rare novelty sterling silver pin cushion designed as a policeman.

His hallmarks are worn but appear to be for Birmingham 1962. The maker's mark and patent number are sadly indecipherable. He has his original cushion and a couple of small knocks and is wonderfully grumpy!

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm

Width: 3cm

Depth: 2.5cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Novelty Silver Pin Cushion to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180282
Dealers Internal Reference
C822
Description
A very rare novelty sterling silver pin cushion designed as a policeman.

His hallmarks are worn but appear to be for Birmingham 1962. The maker's mark and patent number are sadly indecipherable. He has his original cushion and a couple of small knocks and is wonderfully grumpy!

fig 1. An antique silver novelty pin cushion rendered in the shape of a standing British police constable in uniform.
fig 1. Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Policeman

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm

Width: 3cm

Depth: 2.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping 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.

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Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
The Silver Cabinet
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Novelty Silver Pin Cushion to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180282
Dealers Internal Ref
C822
The Silver Cabinet
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Archive I An antique silver novelty pin cushion rendered in the shape of a standing British police constable in uniform.

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An antique silver novelty pin cushion rendered in the shape of a standing British police constable in uniform.
Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Policeman
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An antique silver novelty pin cushion rendered in the shape of a standing British police constable in uniform.
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Novelty silver pin cushions became highly popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, particularly between 1890 and 1910. Silversmiths created whimsical, small-scale representations of animals, transport, and figurative characters, departing from traditional utilitarian box designs to cater to avid collectors.

The outer casing was typically cast or stamped in sterling silver, featuring detailed relief work. The interior cushion was constructed using tightly packed horsehair or wool covered in velvet, silk, or cotton fabric to hold pins securely without causing corrosion.

Authentic items feature clear British hallmarks indicating the silver purity mark, town mark, date letter, and makers mark. Prominent makers such as Sampson Mordan & Co frequently produced these items, leaving distinct stamped hallmarks on the base or lower edge.

Small silver novelties are commonly displayed on a desk tray, inside a glass cabinet, or alongside books on a shelf. Their compact scale allows them to function as curio accents within curated object arrangements.

Maintain silver surfaces by gently dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and using a silver polishing cloth for minor tarnish. Avoid submerging the item in liquid or using chemical dips, as moisture can damage the internal cushion material and promote oxidisation.
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