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Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Bull
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Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Bull

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 December 2024 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

A wonderful example of a novelty solid sterling silver pin cushion.

This bull is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark of Crisford & Norris. The cushion is original and faded and the silver is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm

Width: 1.7cm

Height: 4cm

Weight: 24g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Bull Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109478
Dealers Internal Reference
C773
Description
A wonderful example of a novelty solid sterling silver pin cushion.

This bull is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark of Crisford & Norris. The cushion is original and faded and the silver is in excellent condition.

fig 1. A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back.
fig 1. Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Bull

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm

Width: 1.7cm

Height: 4cm

Weight: 24g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Bull Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109478
Dealers Internal Ref
C773
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Bull

Archive II A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back. View II
Archive III A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back. View III
Archive IV A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back. View IV
Archive V A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back. View V
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A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back.
Antique Novelty Silver Pin Cushion - Bull
Ref: SA1109478
A small sterling silver figurine of a bull stands on a flat surface, featuring an integrated purple velvet pin cushion on its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, velvet
  • ColourSilver and purple
  • MotifsFigural animal representation, Integrated velvet cushion, Detailed cast horns and facial features
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, manufactured primarily by specialist silversmiths such as Sampson Mordan and Levi & Salaman as both decorative desk accessories and functional sewing tools.

These pieces typically feature a cast or stamped sterling silver outer body, often hallmarked with assay office marks, makers marks, and a date letter, fitted internally with a cork or sawdust stuffing and upholstered with plush velvet or silk.

Authenticity is determined by clear hallmarks, correct weight and gauge of the silver, period-appropriate velvet or silk upholstery, and the specific casting quality characteristic of late 19th and early 20th-century silversmithing techniques.

As a small cabinet curiosity, it can be styled on a writing desk, within a glass-fronted display cabinet, or on a mantelpiece to add a touch of historical whimsy and metallic texture to traditional or eclectic interiors.

Preserve silver pin cushions by keeping them away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, avoiding harsh liquid polishes that can damage the textile insert, and occasionally dusting the silver gently with a microfiber cloth.
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