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Pair of Silver Novelty Pin Cushions - Dogs and Carts
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Pair of Silver Novelty Pin Cushions - Dogs and Carts

1900 - 1920
Description

Well, these don't come along very often! A pair of Dog and Cart solid sterling silver and mother of pearl Pin Cushions.

They are hallmarked for Chester 1909 with the maker's mark of Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Both are in their original conditions, with cushions having rotted away. The smaller dog has a curly tail and a small amount of damage on the back of his cart. He also appears to be leaping in the air! Both are slightly wonky in the traps of their carts. Gorgeous!

Dimensions:

Length: 12cm and 8.5cm

Width: 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
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1209084
Dealers Internal Reference
C858
Description
Well, these don't come along very often! A pair of Dog and Cart solid sterling silver and mother of pearl Pin Cushions.

They are hallmarked for Chester 1909 with the maker's mark of Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Both are in their original conditions, with cushions having rotted away. The smaller dog has a curly tail and a small amount of damage on the back of his cart. He also appears to be leaping in the air! Both are slightly wonky in the traps of their carts. Gorgeous!

fig 1. A pair of antique silver novelty pin cushions featuring detailed dog figures pulling mother-of-pearl shell carts on two wheels.
fig 1. Pair of Silver Novelty Pin Cushions - Dogs and Carts

Dimensions:

Length: 12cm and 8.5cm

Width: 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.
The Silver Cabinet

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
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1209084
Dealers Internal Ref
C858
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Archive I A pair of antique silver novelty pin cushions featuring detailed dog figures pulling mother-of-pearl shell carts on two wheels.

Pair of Silver Novelty Pin Cushions - Dogs and Carts

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A pair of antique silver novelty pin cushions featuring detailed dog figures pulling mother-of-pearl shell carts on two wheels.
Pair of Silver Novelty Pin Cushions - Dogs and Carts
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A pair of antique silver novelty pin cushions featuring detailed dog figures pulling mother-of-pearl shell carts on two wheels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsDog figures, Mother-of-pearl shell carts, Spoked wheels, Textile cushion inserts
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

These Edwardian solid sterling silver novelty pin cushions depict detailed dog figures pulling mother of pearl shell carts on two spoked wheels. The smaller dog features a curly tail while the larger dog stands solidly, and both are linked to their respective wheeled carts via fixed metal shafts. The natural iridescent cream and mother of pearl shells form open bowls, each housing a brown velvet cushion insert where the original textile has deteriorated over time. The silver elements exhibit a polished metallic finish with realistic chased texture on the canine figures, along with slight structural lean in the harness traps. Measuring 4 cm in height and 12 cm in length for the larger piece, these novelty items suit placement upon a living room sideboard top or dressing table display surface. They function practically to hold pins while serving as decorative tabletop conversation pieces in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Silver novelty pin cushions gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Silversmiths produced small functional objects shaped like animals, vehicles, and household items, combining sewing utility with decorative craftsmanship for the dressing table or sewing basket.

These items are constructed primarily from sterling silver or silver plate, often paired with carved natural elements such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or tortoiseshell. The cushion insert is generally made of velvet, wool, or sawdust-filled silk.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmark stamps or makers marks on the silver frame, indicating the assay office, silver purity, and date letter. Construction details like hand-fitted shell components and age-appropriate oxidisation around joinery points also indicate age.

Small silver objects can be styled on a sideboard top, arranged inside a glass display cabinet, or incorporated into a vanity table arrangement alongside other historical metalwork and jewellery boxes.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Use a specialized silver polishing cloth on metal surfaces while avoiding contact with organic mother-of-pearl shells or textile cushions, as harsh liquid polishes can cause irreversible damage.
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