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Antique Solid Silver Novelty Pin Cushion
The Silver Cabinet
for sale €965     $1,048
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Antique Solid Silver Novelty Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a lovely example of Edwardian craftsmanship - a solid sterling silver elephant pin cushion, pulling a very useful mother-of-pearl cart!

The two pieces are firmly attached. The elephant carries clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark of Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

It is in an excellent condition, with none of the small chips or cracks in the mother-of-pearl that are often seen in items of this age. The elephant sports a purple velvet cushion.

Dimensions:

Length: 11cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 4cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers 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
4cm (1.57")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1197750
Dealers Internal Reference
C843
Description
This is a lovely example of Edwardian craftsmanship - a solid sterling silver elephant pin cushion, pulling a very useful mother-of-pearl cart!

The two pieces are firmly attached.

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The elephant carries clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark of Adie & Lovekin Ltd.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An antique solid silver novelty pin cushion formed as an elephant pulling a two-wheeled cart fitted with a polished shell dish.
fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Novelty Pin Cushion

It is in an excellent condition, with none of the small chips or cracks in the mother-of-pearl that are often seen in items of this age. The elephant sports a purple velvet cushion.

Dimensions:

Length: 11cm

fig 2. An antique solid silver novelty pin cushion formed as an elephant pulling a two-wheeled cart fitted with a polished shell dish.
fig 2. Antique Solid Silver Novelty Pin Cushion

Width: 4cm

Height: 4cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers 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
4cm (1.57")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1197750
Dealers Internal Ref
C843
The Silver Cabinet
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An antique solid silver novelty pin cushion formed as an elephant pulling a two-wheeled cart fitted with a polished shell dish.
Antique Solid Silver Novelty Pin Cushion
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An antique solid silver novelty pin cushion formed as an elephant pulling a two-wheeled cart fitted with a polished shell dish.
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Novelty silver pin cushions emerged during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, produced by silversmiths as decorative yet functional sewing accessories shaped like animals, vehicles, or everyday objects.

These items are crafted predominantly from sterling or solid silver, often fitted with velvet or silk textile cushions and occasionally integrated with natural elements such as mother-of-pearl or shell.

Authentic British pieces display official hallmarks indicating the silver purity, city assay office, makers mark, and date letter, alongside realistic casting or chasing details characteristic of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century craftsmanship.

Small silver collectables function well displayed within a curio cabinet, placed on an office desk alongside metal stationery accessories, or set atop a stack of books on a shelf.

Clean the silver surfaces gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid contact between chemical cleaners and the velvet cushion or natural shell components.
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