This is a lovely collector''s piece: A solid sterling silver pin cushion, shaped as an elephant carrying a howdah.
It is hallmarked on the side for Birmingham. The date letter is partially obscured by the howdah stand, but is it possibly for 1909. The maker''s mark is for Adie & Lovekin Ltd.
There are a number of small bumps on the body of the elephant. The fabric of the cushion looks to be original, and consequently there is a small amount of discolouring from years of silver polish. The howdah is firmly attached and the elephant stands squarely. The detail to the eyes and truck is sharp.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5cm
Length: 6.5cm
Depth: 2.5cm.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA543712
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Height is 7cm (2.8inches)
Width is 6cm (2.4inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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