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A Late Victorian Chatelaine Silver Pin Cushion
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A Late Victorian Chatelaine Silver Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 February 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Late Victorian Chatelaine Silver Pin Cushion” found a buyer.

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Description

A most unusual silver 'chatelaine' pincushion from the end of the Victorian era. This charming and unusual example is of rectangular form, with a silver panel on each side. Sandwiched in between, is the pincushion padding and it is finished with an attaching ring for a fob or chatelaine chain. Each side depicts a dancing figure with masks and animals and is in the Rococo taste. A delightful and rare collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes. The pin cushion pad is original and is worn, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- B'ham 1900.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Reynolds & Westwood.

Width :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 5.8 cms. (to top of loop).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Pin Cushion to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147352
Dealers Internal Reference
13730
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Description
A most unusual silver 'chatelaine' pincushion from the end of the Victorian era. This charming and unusual example is of rectangular form, with a silver panel on each side.
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Sandwiched in between, is the pincushion padding and it is finished with an attaching ring for a fob or chatelaine chain.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Each side depicts a dancing figure with masks and animals and is in the Rococo taste. A delightful and rare collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Chatelaine Silver Pin Cushion

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes. The pin cushion pad is original and is worn, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- B'ham 1900.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Reynolds & Westwood.

Width :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 5.8 cms. (to top of loop).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Pin Cushion to the 1900s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147352
Dealers Internal Ref
13730
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late Victorian Chatelaine Silver Pin Cushion

Archive II An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop. View II
Archive III An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop. View III
Archive IV An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop. View IV
Archive V An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop. View V
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Jeff Sims Antiques

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Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop.
A late Victorian chatelaine silver pin cushion
Ref: SA1147352
An ornate rectangular silver chatelaine pin cushion featuring embossed figural motifs and an attached suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse figures, Scrollwork border, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn from the waist, suspended with functional household and sewing tools such as scissors, thimbles, and pin cushions. In the late Victorian period, these accessories allowed women to keep essential sewing implements readily accessible for daily needlework.

These items typically feature a stamped or cast sterling silver casing adorned with repousse or chased decoration, housing a stuffed interior core traditionally filled with sawdust or wool and covered in velvet, plush silk, or felt to securely hold sewing pins.

Authentic pieces usually bear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter corresponding to the late 19th century. Genuine items also exhibit hand-finished detailing, natural patination, and period-appropriate manufacturing techniques like pressed metal casing.

These small collectables can be displayed inside glass tabletop vitrines, on decorative silver trays alongside other small curiosities, or placed on a bookshelf as part of a curated vignette to add historical interest and tactile texture to a room.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away fine detailing or damage the delicate textile cushion insert. Items should be kept away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation and tarnishing.
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