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Antique Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion - Bellows
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Antique Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion - Bellows

1900 - 1920
Description

A solid sterling silver pin cushion, dating from the Edwardian era, in the shape of a pair of bellows.

Hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1906 with the maker's mark for Ridley Brothers & Merton. The marks are a little worn but still discernible.

The bellows have the original blue cushion, slightly faded at the edges. One side is set with a semi-precious hardstone boss. The 'handles' have a hook for attaching to a chatelaine. One of the handles has been slightly bent out of shape.

A lovely, fairly rare pin cushion for a collector.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 1.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA883067
Dealers Internal Reference
C647
Description
A solid sterling silver pin cushion, dating from the Edwardian era, in the shape of a pair of bellows.

Hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1906 with the maker's mark for Ridley Brothers & Merton. The marks are a little worn but still discernible.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion shaped as a pair of bellows with a central agate cabochon and a purple velvet core.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion - Bellows

The bellows have the original blue cushion, slightly faded at the edges. One side is set with a semi-precious hardstone boss. The 'handles' have a hook for attaching to a chatelaine. One of the handles has been slightly bent out of shape.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion shaped as a pair of bellows with a central agate cabochon and a purple velvet core.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion - Bellows

A lovely, fairly rare pin cushion for a collector.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 1.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA883067
Dealers Internal Ref
C647
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion shaped as a pair of bellows with a central agate cabochon and a purple velvet core.
Antique Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion - Bellows
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion shaped as a pair of bellows with a central agate cabochon and a purple velvet core.
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  • ObjectPin Cushion
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Agate
  • ColourSilver, Purple
  • MotifsBellows form, Cabochon stone, Hallmark stamps, Beaded accents
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion takes the figural form of a pair of miniature bellows, complete with a functional nozzle, a hook for a chatelaine, and beaded accents along the sides. The polished silver body frames a deep purple velvet core and features a central brown agate cabochon set into one side, accompanied by small blue bead details and clear hallmark stamps. Wear includes slight fading at the edges of the velvet, somewhat worn hallmarks, and one handle slightly bent out of shape. The piece measures 8 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep. Collectors and enthusiasts of sewing implements can display this antique item on a sideboard top in a study, drawing room, or bedroom. Its compact proportions allow it to rest neatly amongst other small decorative desk accessories, serving as a functional accessory or a decorative cabinet piece that reflects early twentieth-century silver smithing craftsmanship.

FAQs

Produced predominantly between 1901 and 1910, Edwardian novelty silver pin cushions were whimsical sewing accessories crafted in figurative shapes such as animals, shoes, and household implements like bellows.

These items typically combine hallmarked sterling silver casings with velvet or silk stuffed interiors designed to hold steel sewing pins securely.

Authentic pieces feature official British assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, a city mark, a date letter, and a registered silversmith maker mark.

Small novelty silver items work well displayed inside glass cloches, arranged on vanity trays, or curated alongside other antique sewing implements on open shelving.

Buff the silver casing gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth while keeping liquid polishes away from the delicate fabric insert to prevent staining.
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