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Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907
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Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 September 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907” found a buyer.

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.

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Description

This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1907. 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 the original 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 "G" for 1907.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in very good condition.

Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093604
Dealers Internal Reference
SEPT82
Description
This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1907. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell.
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It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in the original blue velvet.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.

fig 1. A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back.
fig 1. Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.

Lion passant.

Chester Assay mark.

Date letter "G" for 1907.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in very good condition.

Velvet in very good condition.

fig 2. A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back.
fig 2. Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back.
fig 3. Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093604
Dealers Internal Ref
SEPT82
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Edwardian Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1907

Archive II A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. View II
Archive III A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. View III
Archive IV A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. View IV
Archive V A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. View V
Archive VI A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back.
SUPERB EDWARDIAN SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, CHESTER 1907
Ref: SA1093604
A miniature silver pin cushion modelled as a chick hatching from an egg, featuring a textured silver body and a blue velvet back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Blue
  • MotifsHatching chick design, Chased feather texture, Cracked egg base
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, with makers like Sampson Mordan & Co producing intricate miniature figures in shapes such as animals, birds, and shoes to cater to affluent households.

These pieces were typically crafted using sterling silver via traditional stamping or casting methods, detailed with hand-chased feather or surface textures, and fitted with an internal cork or wood core covered in velvet or silk plush.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks stamped on the silver body, including the makers mark (such as S.M for Sampson Mordan), assay office marks, and date letters, alongside period-appropriate wear and construction.

Such miniature silver objects are typically displayed as cabinet curiosities, placed on a mahogany writing desk, or styled atop a stack of vintage books to add a touch of historical detail to a room.

Silver components should be maintained with a soft microfibre cloth and gentle silver polish applied sparingly to avoid the fabric, while the velvet or plush insert should be kept dry and protected from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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