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An Edwardian Antique Silver “Swan” Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1912
Highland Antiques Ltd
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An Edwardian Antique Silver “Swan” Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1912

19th century
Description

A stunning Edwardian antique silver swan pin cushion. Made in Birmingham in 1912 by Adie Lovekin Ltd It is a rare item that is original with the cushion between the wings. Aside from light wear commensurate with its age this item is in great condition. There are a full set of hallmarks on the side of the swan. This is a very collectable pin cushion and would be a worthy addition to your collection.

Weight; 33 grams approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Victorian era.

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SA1227237
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7915-001
Description
A stunning Edwardian antique silver swan pin cushion.
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Made in Birmingham in 1912 by Adie Lovekin Ltd It is a rare item that is original with the cushion between the wings.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Aside from light wear commensurate with its age this item is in great condition. There are a full set of hallmarks on the side of the swan. This is a very collectable pin cushion and would be a worthy addition to your collection.

Weight; 33 grams approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227237
Dealers Internal Ref
7915-001
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the form of a swan with a dark green fabric back insert.
An Edwardian antique silver “swan” pin cushion, Birmingham 1912
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion cast in the form of a swan with a dark green fabric back insert.
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Novelty silver pin cushions are small decorative sewing implements produced during the Edwardian era, often crafted in figurative forms such as swans, pigs, shoes, or rollers. These pieces combined practical function with ornamental charm, featuring a sterling silver casing that holds a velvet or fabric pad for needles.

These items typically consist of a cast or stamped sterling silver body, hallmarked by British assay offices such as Birmingham or Chester, paired with a tightly packed velvet, plush, or emery insert designed to hold pins securely without rusting.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks indicating the sterling silver purity mark (passant lion), the assay office mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian period (19011910, extending stylistically into the early 1910s), and a makers mark.

A silver pin cushion functions well as a small decorative accent on a writing desk, a dressing table, or curated shelf display alongside vintage haberdashery or trinket boxes to add texture and historical interest.

Gently wipe the silver surfaces with a soft silver polishing cloth, taking care to avoid getting liquid polishes on the delicate fabric insert. Store the piece away from high humidity to prevent oxidisation and preserve the original cushion material.
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