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Fine Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Modelled as a Bulldog by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1905
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Fine Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Modelled as a Bulldog by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

This relatively rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a bulldog was made by Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1905. It is full of character, looks adequately grumpy and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 3 inches.

Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Maximum height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.

A few minor creases, commensurate with age.

cushion in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Bulldog Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

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SA1218775
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN87
Description
This relatively rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a bulldog was made by Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1905. It is full of character, looks adequately grumpy and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a standing bulldog with a green velvet insert in its back.
fig 1. Fine Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Modelled as a Bulldog by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1905

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 3 inches.

Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Maximum height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Condition:

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a standing bulldog with a green velvet insert in its back.
fig 2. Fine Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Modelled as a Bulldog by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1905

Silver casing in very good condition.

A few minor creases, commensurate with age.

cushion in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a standing bulldog with a green velvet insert in its back.
fig 3. Fine Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Modelled as a Bulldog by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1905

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Bulldog Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218775
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a standing bulldog with a green velvet insert in its back.
FINE EDWARDIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION MODELLED AS A BULLDOG BY ADIE & LOVEKIN, BIRMINGHAM 1905
Ref: SA1218775
An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a standing bulldog with a green velvet insert in its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Green
  • MotifsBulldog form, Collar detail, Green velvet insert, Cast hallmarks
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian solid silver pin cushion takes the form of a standing bulldog, produced in Birmingham in 1905 by Adie & Lovekin. The body is rendered in polished sterling silver with a collar detail around the neck, set with a contrasting bright green velvet insert along the back and supported on four short, slender legs. Hallmarks are visible on the silver surface along the flank. The object measures 5.5 cm high, 2.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece functions as a decorative accessory for an office desk or a gentleman's library. It provides a compact repository for pins and needles while adding a sculptural accent to a workspace or display surface.

FAQs

Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, novelty silver pin cushions were functional sewing accessories cast in decorative shapes, predominantly animals such as dogs, birds, and elephants.

These items were typically constructed from hollow sterling silver shells and filled with a textile pad, commonly velvet or plush, designed to hold steel sewing pins securely.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmarks stamped directly onto the silver body, including a makers mark, town mark such as the Birmingham anchor, silver purity mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Small figurative silver items function as accent decor on an office desk, dressing table, or within a glass display cabinet alongside other antique metalwork.

The silver body should be gently wiped with a soft silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish, taking care to avoid contact with the fabric cushion to prevent staining or moisture damage.
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