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Antique Silver Decorated Canoe Pin Cushion
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Antique Silver Decorated Canoe Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Description

There are a number of canoe pin cushions available in the market but I have never seen one decorated as this one is.

Created from solid sterling silver, this canoe pin cushion is topped with a paddle and rope. Both the canoe and the paddle are hallmarked for Birmingham 1908. The maker's mark is too rubbed to discern. The cushion looks to be original and is faded and fairly solid. The silver is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 3cm.

The pound coin is for size reference.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1213695
Dealers Internal Reference
C866
Description
There are a number of canoe pin cushions available in the market but I have never seen one decorated as this one is.

Created from solid sterling silver, this canoe pin cushion is topped with a paddle and rope. Both the canoe and the paddle are hallmarked for Birmingham 1908. The maker's mark is too rubbed to discern. The cushion looks to be original and is faded and fairly solid. The silver is in excellent condition.

fig 1. An antique silver canoe-shaped pin cushion featuring a central dark fabric cushion and miniature oar details.
fig 1. Antique Silver Decorated Canoe Pin Cushion

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 3cm.

The pound coin is for size reference.

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1213695
Dealers Internal Ref
C866
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Archive I An antique silver canoe-shaped pin cushion featuring a central dark fabric cushion and miniature oar details.

Antique Silver Decorated Canoe Pin Cushion

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An antique silver canoe-shaped pin cushion featuring a central dark fabric cushion and miniature oar details.
Antique Silver Decorated Canoe Pin Cushion
Ref: SA1213695
An antique silver canoe-shaped pin cushion featuring a central dark fabric cushion and miniature oar details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialSilver, Fabric
  • ColourSilver, Dark Grey
  • MotifsCanoe shape, Miniature paddle, Twisted rope border, Velvet cushion
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian novelty pin cushion takes the form of a silver canoe, crafted from solid sterling silver with a bright polished finish and a contrasting dark grey fabric cushion insert. The miniature decorative details include a paddle resting across the top, alongside a twisted rope border framing the velvet upholstery. Both the canoe body and the miniature paddle display Birmingham hallmarks for 1908, accompanied by a maker's mark that is worn and rubbed. The fabric cushion shows expected fading from age while retaining a firm structure, and the polished silver body remains in excellent condition. The piece measures 3 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Items of this scale sit neatly upon an office desk or dressing table as a functional needlework accessory or a decorative desk ornament. The miniature design brings a distinctive maritime novelty aesthetic to a workspace or collection display, while holding pins securely within its central fabric pad. The compact footprint allows placement on shelves or smaller surfaces throughout the home without occupying significant space.

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions emerged during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as decorative sewing accessories shaped like animals, vehicles, and everyday objects.

These items were typically constructed from sterling silver or silver-plated casings, filled with horsehair or wool stuffing, and upholstered with velvet or silk fabric inserts.

Authenticity can be verified by inspecting hallmark stamps indicating the silver purity, makers initials, town mark, and date letter along the metal frame.

A small silver pin cushion can be styled as a decorative accent on an office desk, displayed inside a glass curio cabinet, or placed on a vanity tray.

Clean the metal surfaces gently using a soft silver polishing cloth while keeping liquid polish away from the original fabric cushion to prevent staining or moisture damage.
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