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An Unusual Victorian Classical Scene Silver Wheel Pin Cushion
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An Unusual Victorian Classical Scene Silver Wheel Pin Cushion

19th century
Description

An unusual silver 'wheel' pin cushion, dating from the Victorian era. This charming example is of circular form, with pierced silver panels to the front and back. Sandwiched in between, is the pincushion padding and it is finished with an attaching ring for a fob or chatelaine chain. Each side depicts cherubs playing in a garden and is in the Rococo taste. A delightful and rare collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 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 1889.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Levi & Salaman.

Diameter :- 3.4 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 4 cms. (to top of ring).

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pin Cushion to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193581
Dealers Internal Reference
13507
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Description
An unusual silver 'wheel' pin cushion, dating from the Victorian era. This charming example is of circular form, with pierced silver panels to the front and back.
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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 cherubs playing in a garden and is in the Rococo taste. A delightful and rare collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A circular Victorian silver wheel pin cushion featuring repousse classical figures in relief set over a dark red velvet insert.
fig 1. An Unusual Victorian Classical Scene Silver Wheel Pin Cushion

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 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 1889.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Levi & Salaman.

Diameter :- 3.4 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 4 cms. (to top of ring).

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pin Cushion to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193581
Dealers Internal Ref
13507
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A circular Victorian silver wheel pin cushion featuring repousse classical figures in relief set over a dark red velvet insert.
An unusual Victorian classical scene silver wheel pin cushion
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A circular Victorian silver wheel pin cushion featuring repousse classical figures in relief set over a dark red velvet insert.
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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Burgundy
  • MotifsRepousse relief, Classical figures, Circular wheel form, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This unusual Victorian pin cushion dates from 1890 in the Rococo taste and takes a circular wheel form. The piece is constructed from silver and dark red velvet, finished with a silver suspension loop at the top and a pierced frame. The front and back panels display repousse relief decoration of cherubs playing in a garden, with clear hallmarks visible on the metalwork. The original cushion pad shows surface wear commensurate with its age and use. Measuring 4 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this small collector's piece is designed for display on a sideboard top. A buyer can place it among other antique trinkets in a living room, hallway, or study as an ornamental desk accessory or small decorative display item.

FAQs

A Victorian silver wheel pin cushion is a small sewing accessory crafted in a circular disc shape, featuring decorative silver casingoften embossed or repousse workedsandwiching a fabric cushion used to store sewing pins or needles.

Traditional Victorian pin cushions were constructed using sterling silver or silver plate, filled with materials like wool or sawdust, and encased in silk, velvet, or plush fabrics to safely hold pins without causing rust.

Authentic Victorian examples typically feature British hallmarks or makers marks indicating silver purity, assay town, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate hand-chased relief details and natural age-related patina to the metal and fabric insert.

Small antique silver sewing accessories can be displayed inside a glass curio cabinet, arranged on a decorative tray alongside vintage haberdashery, or presented within a wall-mounted shadow box display.

Clean the metal casing gently using a soft silver polishing cloth while avoiding liquid cleaners or water contact with the fabric cushion to prevent staining, shrinkage, or corrosion of internal components.
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