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Small Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1909
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Small Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1909

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell. It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in red velvet. The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.

Lion passant.

Chester Assay mark.

Date letter "I" for 1909.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in good condition.

Base with some unevenness.

Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Height: 2cm / 0.7 inch

Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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

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Description
This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell.
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It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in red velvet.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion formed as a hatching chick emerging from an eggshell with a red velvet insert.
fig 1. Small Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1909

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.

Lion passant.

Chester Assay mark.

Date letter "I" for 1909.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in good condition.

Base with some unevenness.

Velvet in very good condition.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion formed as a hatching chick emerging from an eggshell with a red velvet insert.
fig 2. Small Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1909

Dimensions:

Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Height: 2cm / 0.7 inch

Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion formed as a hatching chick emerging from an eggshell with a red velvet insert.
fig 3. Small Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1909

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1241413
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT74
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion formed as a hatching chick emerging from an eggshell with a red velvet insert.
SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, CHESTER 1909
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion formed as a hatching chick emerging from an eggshell with a red velvet insert.
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  • ObjectPin Cushion
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsHatching chick form, Textured feather detail, Cracked eggshell base, Velvet insert cushion

This Edwardian sterling silver and velvet pin cushion takes the form of a hatching chick emerging from a cracked eggshell. The silver casing features textured feather detailing on the head and wings, an open beak, and incised crack lines around the rounded base. A deep red velvet insert forms the back of the chick, serving as the padded surface for pins. Fully hallmarked for Chester 1909 with the maker's mark for Sampson Mordan & Co, the piece measures 2.5 cm in length, 2 cm in height, and 1.5 cm in width. Collectors and sewing enthusiasts place such novelty items on a bookshelf or desk as a decorative decorative accessory in a traditional study.

FAQs

Edwardian novelty silver pincushions are decorative sewing tools crafted in three-dimensional forms, frequently depicting animals, birds, or functional objects. Produced predominantly in the early 20th century, these objects combined utilitarian function with detailed silversmithing.

These objects were typically constructed from hallmarked sterling silver shells fitted with velvet or plush fabric cushions. The internal cushion material was frequently packed with emery powder or sawdust to keep sewing pins sharp and free from rust.

Authentic examples feature complete British assay marks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Prominent manufacturers such as Sampson Mordan & Co struck clear makers marks onto the silver casing.

Small silver objects can be styled inside glass display cabinets, arranged on bookshelf vignette arrangements, or placed atop a dressing table alongside contemporary accessories to add material contrast.

The silver body should be gently polished using a soft microfibre cloth or dry silver cloth, ensuring chemical liquids or pastes do not saturate or discolour the original fabric cushion.
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