Large George V Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1914

1900 - 1920

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This exquisite silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1914.

It is the large example. 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 blue 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 "O" for 1914.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing i. goood condition.

Velvet in good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Height: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

4.5cm (1.77")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA940474

Dealers Internal Reference

NOV94

Description

This exquisite silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1914.

It is the large example. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell.