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Silver Bird Pin Cushion
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Silver Bird Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Description

A well made and detailed silver bird pin cushion. Great condition, but original pad is worn. Red leather to base where the marks can be found for Birmingham 1916 and makers mark Henry Matthew’s.

H 5 cm

L 6 cm

W 3 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

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A well made and detailed silver bird pin cushion. Great condition, but original pad is worn.
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Red leather to base where the marks can be found for Birmingham 1916 and makers mark Henry Matthew’s.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

H 5 cm

L 6 cm

W 3 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

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SA1232143
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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An antique sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a chick with chased feather detail and a brown velvet inset cushion.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a chick with chased feather detail and a brown velvet inset cushion.

Silver Bird Pin Cushion

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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An antique sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a chick with chased feather detail and a brown velvet inset cushion.
Silver bird pin cushion
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An antique sterling silver pin cushion cast in the shape of a chick with chased feather detail and a brown velvet inset cushion.
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Novelty pin cushions crafted in sterling silver became popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Silversmiths created functional yet decorative items shaped like animals, birds, and everyday objects to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of fine sewing accoutrements.

These items were predominantly constructed from cast or struck sterling silver shells. The interior cushion was filled with materials like sawdust, emery, or wool, topped with a velvet or silk cover to secure steel pins without causing rust.

Authentic pieces feature full British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Original examples display precise chasing details on the metal surface and proportional fabric cushions.

Small silver novelties can be displayed on a bookshelf, writing desk, or dressing table. Placing them alongside curated collections, vintage glassware, or leather-bound books adds character to modern living spaces.

Clean the silver casing using a soft, dry silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid applying liquid chemical cleaners or submerging the piece in water, as moisture can damage the internal fabric cushion and cause rusting.
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