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Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Basket Pin Cushion, Circa 1800.
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Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Basket Pin Cushion, Circa 1800.

18th century
Description

This exquisite silver pin cushion modelled as a basket was made circa 1800. These early pin cushions are quite scarce hence very desirable. The filigree work is very delicate and the basket is fitted with a rope-twist articulated handle. The base with conforming decorations. The green velvet cushion, later replaced, is most probably Victorian.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was always the case with filigree work.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Height of the basket: 2cm / 1 inch.

Width: 2cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 1.5 cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1240672
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT83
Description
This exquisite silver pin cushion modelled as a basket was made circa 1800. These early pin cushions are quite scarce hence very desirable. The filigree work is very delicate and the basket is fitted with a rope-twist articulated handle. The base with conforming decorations. The green velvet cushion, later replaced, is most probably Victorian.
fig 1. A Georgian silver filigree basket pin cushion with a twisted wire handle and a green velvet cushion pad.
fig 1. Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Basket Pin Cushion, Circa 1800.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was always the case with filigree work.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Height of the basket: 2cm / 1 inch.

Width: 2cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 1.5 cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

fig 2. A Georgian silver filigree basket pin cushion with a twisted wire handle and a green velvet cushion pad.
fig 2. Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Basket Pin Cushion, Circa 1800.

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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
4cm (1.57")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240672
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A Georgian silver filigree basket pin cushion with a twisted wire handle and a green velvet cushion pad.
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE BASKET PIN CUSHION, CIRCA 1800.
Ref: SA1240672
A Georgian silver filigree basket pin cushion with a twisted wire handle and a green velvet cushion pad.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Green
  • MotifsFiligree scrollwork, Twisted wire handle, Basket frame, Velvet insert
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Georgian silver filigree basket pin cushion takes the form of a miniature container holding a green velvet cushion pad. The piece dates from circa 1800 and exhibits a delicate silver filigree basket frame with a rope-twist articulated handle and conforming decorations on the base. The silver work shows silver and green coloration throughout. The miniature proportions measure 4 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep. Display this small accessory on a bookshelf or desk in a traditional study or living space as a decorative accessory. The object brings a touch of period craftsmanship to interior styling without occupying significant space. Collectors of antique sewing tools and small silver artifacts will find it a practical addition to an existing collection or a display cabinet.

FAQs

A Georgian silver filigree pin cushion is a functional sewing accessory produced during the Georgian era, characterised by intricate silver wirework designed to hold sewing pins and needles.

These items were crafted by twisting and soldering thin strands of silver wire into detailed openwork frames, which were then fitted with velvet or wool pads to hold pins.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit period-appropriate construction methods, natural age-related oxidisation, and occasionally silver hallmarks or makers marks on larger structural wire components.

Small antique silver accessories can be displayed on styled bookshelves, inside glass cabinet displays, or placed on a vanity tray alongside other historic silver objects.

Silver filigree should be dusted gently with a soft brush, avoiding harsh silver polish liquids that can become trapped in the delicate openwork or damage the fabric insert.
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