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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion 1909
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion 1909

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a lovely antique Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver pin cushion in the style of a swan measuring 2 3/4" (7 cms) across x just under 2" (5 cms) high.

It's in great condition with no damage, it has super detail and has a dark blue cushion.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 with the silversmiths mark for Adie & Lovekin and it weighs 59 grams .

This lovely swan will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Swan Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048277
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9489
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Description
This is a lovely antique Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver pin cushion in the style of a swan measuring 2 3/4" (7 cms) across x just under 2" (5 cms) high.

It's in great condition with no damage, it has super detail and has a dark blue cushion.

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It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 with the silversmiths mark for Adie & Lovekin and it weighs 59 grams.
Robert Bush Antiques

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This lovely swan will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Swan Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048277
Dealers Internal Ref
9489
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion rendered in the shape of a swan with textured feathers and a dark cushion insert.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion 1909
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An Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion rendered in the shape of a swan with textured feathers and a dark cushion insert.
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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Dark Blue
  • MotifsSwan form, Chased feather texture, Arching neck, Velvet cushion insert
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion takes the form of a swan, complete with an arching neck, chased feather texture across the body, and a dark blue velvet cushion insert. Modelled in the English Country House style and hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 with the silversmith mark for Adie & Lovekin, the piece combines silver and dark blue tones with detailed metalwork. It measures 5 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this small decorative accessory provides a charming accent for a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or dressing table while remaining a functional item for storing sewing pins.

FAQs

Silver novelty pin cushions gained widespread popularity in the early twentieth century during the Edwardian era. Silversmiths produced small decorative figures, primarily in animal shapes, combining utilitarian sewing accessories with desktop ornaments.

These objects were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, shaped via casting or stamping to produce detailed metal casings. The interior cavity was typically filled with cotton or horsehair and topped with a dark velvet or silk fabric insert.

Authentic British silver items bear official hallmarks including the lion passant silver purity mark, an assay office city stamp, a date letter, and a silversmith makers mark. On novelty pin cushions, these stamps are generally located near the lower rim or base of the silver frame.

Small silver novelties can be displayed on a tray, vanity unit, or bookshelf to add metallic texture to a room. Grouping several small silver items together creates a focused curated vignette on a side table or mantelpiece.

The silver body should be wiped gently using a clean silver polishing cloth, taking care not to let liquid polish touch the original fabric cushion. Regular light dusting with a soft dry brush will keep the fabric insert clear of surface debris.
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