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Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922
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Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922” 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 is an exquisite and scarcely seen George V silver pin cushion and ring stand. The mother of pearl column emanating from silver pedestal base. The column with supporting branches for three rings and surmounted by a delightful silver parrot pin cushion. The parrot with textured body, red eyes and original blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

A&L for Adie & Lovekin.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "w" & "x" for 1922.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Base diameter: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Length parrot: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Parrot Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121306
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV67
Description
This is an exquisite and scarcely seen George V silver pin cushion and ring stand. The mother of pearl column emanating from silver pedestal base.
“
The column with supporting branches for three rings and surmounted by a delightful silver parrot pin cushion.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The parrot with textured body, red eyes and original blue velvet cushion.

fig 1. An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base.
fig 1. Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922

Hallmarks:

A&L for Adie & Lovekin.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "w" & "x" for 1922.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Base diameter: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Length parrot: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

fig 2. An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base.
fig 2. Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Parrot Pin Cushion to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121306
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV67
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Very Rare George V Silver Parrot Pin Cushion & Ring Tree by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922

Archive II An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base. View II
Archive III An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base. View III
Archive IV An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base. View IV
Archive V An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,225
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An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base.
VERY RARE GEORGE V SILVER PARROT PIN CUSHION & RING TREE BY ADIE & LOVEKIN, BIRMINGHAM 1922
Ref: SA1121306
An antique silver ring tree featuring a figural parrot pin cushion perched atop a mother of pearl shaft with branching hooks and a weighted silver base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling silver, mother of pearl, velvet
  • ColourSilver and white
  • MotifsFigural parrot, Ring hooks, Tapered column, Weighted circular base
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Figural silver pin cushions gained immense popularity in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, often depicting animals, birds, and household objects as both decorative and functional dressing table accessories.

These pieces typically combined hallmarked sterling silver casings or figural mounts with internal stuffing materials like sawdust or felt, frequently mounted on bases of mother of pearl, ivory, or weighted silver.

Authenticity is verified by examining crisp maker marks, town assay office stamps, and date letters stamped into the silver, alongside traditional construction methods and age-appropriate wear to the velvet or fabric cushion inserts.

Such small-scale decorative objects work effectively when displayed on a mantelpiece, dressing table, or bookshelf, adding a layer of historical detail and metallic contrast to contemporary vignettes.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve hallmarks, while fabric cushions must be kept dry and protected from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the internal stuffing and textiles.
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