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A Novelty Silver Pin Cushion Birmingham 1905
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A Novelty Silver Pin Cushion Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
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A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of canoe Birmingham Circa 1905. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

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SA956271
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Description
A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of canoe Birmingham Circa 1905. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA956271
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion crafted in the form of a canoe with a dark fabric insert and visible hallmark stamps on the side.

A Novelty Silver Pin Cushion Birmingham 1905

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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion crafted in the form of a canoe with a dark fabric insert and visible hallmark stamps on the side.
A novelty silver pin cushion Birmingham 1905
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion crafted in the form of a canoe with a dark fabric insert and visible hallmark stamps on the side.
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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Fabric
  • ColourSilver, Black
  • MotifsCanoe form, Hallmarked side, Fabric insert, Curved bow
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

An Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion takes the form of a canoe with a curved bow, polished metallic finish, and hallmarked side stamps. The piece features an interior fabric insert in black and red tones, showing visible signs of age, wear, and texture across its surface. British hallmarks sit clearly on the smooth silver body alongside raised mouldings running along the rim. Measuring 3 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep, the miniature object rests easily on a flat surface. Collectors place small silver items like this pin cushion on a bookshelf, desk, or display cabinet within an English Country House interior setting. The novelty piece functions primarily as a decorative accent or functional sewing accessory in a study or living area. Daylight catches the reflective silver curves and the worn fabric texture, highlighting the period craftsmanship of the Birmingham workshop.

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Emerging in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, novelty silver pin cushions were produced in imaginative shapes such as animals, shoes, and boats to serve both functional sewing purposes and as decorative desktop curios.

These items typically consist of a cast or stamped sterling silver body fitted with a textile-filled interior, often velvet or wool, designed to hold steel sewing pins securely.

Authentic British pieces display complete hallmark sets stamped into the metal, including the makers mark, town mark such as an anchor for Birmingham, lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter.

Small decorative silver items function well arranged on a dressing table tray, curated inside a glass display cabinet, or styled alongside books on a shelf.

Metal surfaces should be lightly wiped with a soft silver cloth, taking care to avoid getting polish or liquids on the original fabric cushion insert.
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