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Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907
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Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 January 2021 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907 ” 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.

Description

This fabulous and very collectable silver mounted “pig” pin cushion was made by the sought-after silversmith Henry Matthews and is dated Birmingham 1907. It is a very sizeable example, measuring 3 inches long and a little under 2 inches high. The silver casing beautifully modelled and with bags of character. The pig looks very jolly with a huge grin on his face. Fitted with the original cushion.

Hallmarks:

H.M for Henry Matthews

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "h" for 1907.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Maximum height: 4.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.

Original cushion in good order.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £10 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
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA760995
Dealers Internal Reference
JAN94
Description
This fabulous and very collectable silver mounted “pig” pin cushion was made by the sought-after silversmith Henry Matthews and is dated Birmingham 1907. It is a very sizeable example, measuring 3 inches long and a little under 2 inches high. The silver casing beautifully modelled and with bags of character. The pig looks very jolly with a huge grin on his face. Fitted with the original cushion.
fig 1. LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
fig 1. Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907

Hallmarks:

H.M for Henry Matthews

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "h" for 1907.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Maximum height: 4.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

fig 2. LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
fig 2. Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907

Silver casing in very good condition.

Original cushion in good order.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £10 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
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA760995
Dealers Internal Ref
JAN94
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 LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
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Large Edwardian Silver “ Pig” Pin Cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1907

Archive II LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 148
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
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LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1907
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)
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