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Rare Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Monkey/ape
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Rare Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Monkey/ape

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 June 2026 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a wonderfully rare antique solid sterling silver pin cushion - a rather menacing, grinning individual. As he is without a tail, he is either an ape or a Barbary Macaque (a tail-less monkey).

He carries Import marks for Chester 1909 and sports his original cushion, now worn and quite solid. He is fabulously tactile, quite chunky for an Edwardian pin cushion.

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 1.5cm

Weight: 28g

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. 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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213706
Dealers Internal Reference
C865
Description
This is a wonderfully rare antique solid sterling silver pin cushion - a rather menacing, grinning individual. As he is without a tail, he is either an ape or a Barbary Macaque (a tail-less monkey).

He carries Import marks for Chester 1909 and sports his original cushion, now worn and quite solid. He is fabulously tactile, quite chunky for an Edwardian pin cushion.

fig 1. A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert.
fig 1. Rare Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Monkey/ape

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 1.5cm

Weight: 28g

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213706
Dealers Internal Ref
C865
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. SOLD13 JUN 26
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Archive I A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. SOLD13 JUN 26

Rare Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Monkey/ape

Archive II A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. View II
Archive III A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. View III
Archive IV A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. View IV
Archive V A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. View V
Archive VI A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert. View VI
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A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert.
Rare Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Monkey/Ape
Ref: SA1213706
A detailed cast sterling silver figurine of a crouching monkey with textured fur details and a dark upholstered cushion insert.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects & Collectables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Fabric, Cork
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural animal design, Chased fur texturing, Upholstered cushion insert
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Birmingham, England, where silversmiths produced whimsical animal and everyday object designs for the dressing table.

These pieces typically feature a cast or stamped sterling silver exterior paired with an internal cork or sawdust stuffing, traditionally covered in velvet, silk, or felt to secure pins and needles.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks for maker marks, standard sterling silver purity marks, and date letters, alongside noting the natural weight, patination, and hand-chased detailing characteristic of period silversmithing.

These small decorative objects work exceptionally well as focal points on a dressing table, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled atop a stack of books on a desk to add historical character to a room.

Preserve silver items by keeping them away from direct moisture, handling them with clean hands to prevent skin oils from accelerating tarnish, and gently cleaning with a specialized non-abrasive microfibre cloth without harsh chemical dips.
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