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Antique Silver Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion
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Antique Silver Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 October 2026 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

An Edwardian solid sterling silver novelty pin cushion, this one fashioned as the Cheshire Cat from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

He is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark of Gourdel Vales & Co. The circular cushion is original, and is a little worn and stained. The cat statuette is simply stuck in and is unmarked. The base is leather-covered, always a sign of quality, and is slightly overfilled so the cushion wobbles.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5cm

Diameter of base: 5cm

A rare pin cushion.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

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SA1243065
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C882
Description
An Edwardian solid sterling silver novelty pin cushion, this one fashioned as the Cheshire Cat from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

He is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark of Gourdel Vales & Co. The circular cushion is original, and is a little worn and stained. The cat statuette is simply stuck in and is unmarked.

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The base is leather-covered, always a sign of quality, and is slightly overfilled so the cushion wobbles.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. A circular silver pin cushion featuring a dark velvet dome topped with a small silver figure of a seated smiling cat.
fig 1. Antique Silver Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5cm

Diameter of base: 5cm

A rare pin cushion.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243065
Dealers Internal Ref
C882
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A circular silver pin cushion featuring a dark velvet dome topped with a small silver figure of a seated smiling cat.
Antique Silver Cheshire Cat Pin Cushion
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A circular silver pin cushion featuring a dark velvet dome topped with a small silver figure of a seated smiling cat.
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  • ObjectPin Cushions
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Brown
  • MotifsCheshire cat finial, Domed velvet pad, Circular silver base, Hallmarked rim

This Edwardian novelty pin cushion is fashioned as the Cheshire Cat from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The piece comprises a solid sterling silver circular base with a hallmarked rim, a domed brown velvet pad, and a silver finial of a seated smiling cat. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1909 and the maker's mark of Gourdel Vales & Co appear on the silver. The original cushion shows age-related wear and staining, and the base is slightly overfilled so the cushion wobbles. The height measures 4.5 cm and the diameter of the base measures 5 cm. This decorative novelty piece suits display on a bookshelf, desk, or dressing table in a home today.

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Originating in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, novelty silver pin cushions are functional sewing accoutrements featuring silver mounts formed into figures, animals, or everyday objects.

These items typically combine a sterling silver or silver-plated mount with a fabric cushion, commonly constructed from velvet or silk stuffed with Emery powder or hair.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmarks stamped into the silver base or rim, indicating silver purity, assay office location, makers mark, and date letter.

Small silver objects can be positioned on a dressing table tray, displayed inside a glass cabinet, or set on a bookshelf as a miniature decorative piece.

Gently polish the silver surface using a soft cotton cloth and silver polish, avoiding contact between the cleaning agent and the fabric cushion.
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