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Victorian Silver Shoe Pin Cushion
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Victorian Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

19th century
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Victorian silver shoe pin cushion with agate decoration and a citrine within the bow. Marked to the side for London 1890 Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Original pin cushion with wear, silver is in good order, slight dent to the back of the heel.

L 8.5 cm

H 3 cm

W 2 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Shoe Pincushion to the Victorian era.

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Victorian silver shoe pin cushion with agate decoration and a citrine within the bow. Marked to the side for London 1890 Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Original pin cushion with wear, silver is in good order, slight dent to the back of the heel.

L 8.5 cm

H 3 cm

W 2 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Shoe Pincushion to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top.
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Archive I A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top.

Victorian Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Archive II A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top. View III
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Archive V A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top. View V
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top.
Victorian silver shoe pin cushion
Ref: SA1242156
A Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion embellished with hand engraving, set agate stones, and a dark velvet cushion top.
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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsShoe form, Agate inlay, Hand engraving, Bow detail

This Victorian silver shoe pin cushion takes the form of an ornate pointed slipper decorated with hand engraving, inlaid agate stones in red, green and turquoise, and a citrine stone within a bow detail. The upper section holds an original dark brown velvet cushion showing visible wear from use, while the silver body remains in good order with a slight dent noted at the back of the heel. Measuring 8.5 cm in length, 3 cm in height and 2 cm in width, the piece carries a clear mark to the side for London 1890 from makers Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Collectors and enthusiasts of antique sewing accessories will find this compact decorative object well suited for display on a bookshelf in a study or dressing room.

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Novelty silver pincushions shaped as shoes, boots, and animals gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian era as decorative haberdashery items and collectable sewing accessories.

These items were typically constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring hand engraving, semi-precious stone inlays such as agate or jasper, and stuffed velvet or wool fabric cushions.

Authentic period pieces usually feature official hallmarks indicating silver purity, assay office marks, and makers initials, alongside age-appropriate wear to the metal and original fabric insert.

Small silver novelties serve as accent pieces when placed on a tray in a dressing room, displayed inside a glass dome, or arranged alongside books on a shelf.

Gently wipe the silver surfaces using a dry, soft polishing cloth to remove oxidisation while taking care not to snag or discolour the original fabric cushion or stone settings.
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