It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
Please,note, it is the large example. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell.
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 "H" for 1908.
RD number: 475678
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Velvet in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1908
