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

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a fine example of a highly collectable novelty sterling silver pin cushion.

He is a larger model, clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark of Cohen & Charles. Overall the silver is in good condition, with no tears or splits. There are a couple of small creases around the top rim and the original cushion is fairly solid and faded.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm

Length: 7cm

Width: 2.5cm

Weight: 45g.

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114830
Dealers Internal Reference
C781
Description
This is a fine example of a highly collectable novelty sterling silver pin cushion.
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He is a larger model, clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1908 with the maker's mark of Cohen & Charles.
The Silver Cabinet

Overall the silver is in good condition, with no tears or splits. There are a couple of small creases around the top rim and the original cushion is fairly solid and faded.

fig 1. A small cast silver pin cushion shaped like a standing bull with a dark velvet insert fitted into its back.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Bull

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm

Length: 7cm

Width: 2.5cm

Weight: 45g.

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.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114830
Dealers Internal Ref
C781
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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A small cast silver pin cushion shaped like a standing bull with a dark velvet insert fitted into its back.
Antique Silver Novelty Pin Cushion - Bull
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A small cast silver pin cushion shaped like a standing bull with a dark velvet insert fitted into its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPin Cushion
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBull silhouette, Velvet insert, Cast anatomical detailing
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian novelty pin cushion is formed as a standing bull cast in sterling silver with a dark velvet insert fitted into its back. The piece has a polished metallic silver finish with detailed facial features, horns, hooves, and anatomical muscle definitions, alongside minor surface creases around the top rim. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1908 and the maker's mark of Cohen & Charles are present on the body, accompanied by a faded original cushion insert. The solid figure measures 5 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. Placed upon an office desk or within a gentleman's library, the cushion serves as a functional accessory for holding pins and needles while acting as a decorative desktop ornament. The compact silver form coordinates easily with traditional and modern study interiors alike, providing a collectable antique display item for daily use or workspace styling.

FAQs

Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, novelty pin cushions were small cast silver objects shaped as animals, vehicles, or everyday items, featuring an embedded velvet cushion for holding pins.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver-plated base metals, filled internally with sawdust or horsehair and topped with velvet or silk fabric.

Authentic pieces generally display official silver hallmarks, makers marks, and appropriate age-related oxidisation, along with period-accurate fabric inserts showing natural wear.

Small silver novelty items function well as decorative desktop objects, styled alongside books, stationery trays, or within a glass display cabinet.

Clean the silver surfaces gently using a soft polishing cloth specifically formulated for precious metals, taking care to keep liquids away from the fabric insert.
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