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Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911
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Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 January 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911” 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 George V silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911. 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 an unusual dusky pink 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 "L" for 1911.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in very good condition.

Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.5 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.

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

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118270
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV84
Description
This delightful George V silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911. 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 an unusual dusky pink 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 small antique sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a hatching chick, featuring detailed chased feathers and a crimson velvet back.
fig 1. Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.

Lion passant.

Chester Assay mark.

Date letter "L" for 1911.

RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.

Silver casing in very good condition.

Velvet in very good condition.

fig 2. A small antique sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a hatching chick, featuring detailed chased feathers and a crimson velvet back.
fig 2. Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.5 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 small antique sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a hatching chick, featuring detailed chased feathers and a crimson velvet back.
fig 3. Silver "Hatching Chick" Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911

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
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Chick Pin Cushion to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118270
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV84
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A small antique sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a hatching chick, featuring detailed chased feathers and a crimson velvet back.
SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, CHESTER 1911
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A small antique sterling silver pin cushion shaped like a hatching chick, featuring detailed chased feathers and a crimson velvet back.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Crimson
  • MotifsChased feather texturing, Figural bird design, Upholstered velvet back
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, manufactured primarily by elite silversmiths such as Sampson Mordan & Co. These miniature figural pieces served both a utilitarian purpose in the sewing room and functioned as highly collectible desk ornaments.

These pieces are typically created from cast sterling silver, featuring finely chased feather details and hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal surface. The cushion component is traditionally stuffed with wool or sawdust and upholstered in silk, velvet, or plush fabric.

Authentic pieces bear clear silversmith punchmarks, such as the SM&Co sponsors mark, alongside assay office marks, date letters, and often a registration number (Rd number) stamped into the silver body. The casting quality is exceptionally sharp, with hand-chased feather texturing rather than mass-produced stamping.

These miniature collectables work best when displayed in small groupings on a mantelpiece, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or atop a dressing table alongside other curiosities. Their metallic sheen and tactile velvet texture provide refined detailing to a curated interior scheme.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that can wear down the fine hallmarks and hand-chased details. Keep the velvet cushion dry and away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the fabric and oxidation of the internal stuffing.
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