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Antique Silver Miniature Donkey Pin Cushion
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Antique Silver Miniature Donkey Pin Cushion

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 December 2024 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

A very attractive antique sterling silver pin cushion, modelled in miniature as a donkey.

He is hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark for Adie & Lovekin Ltd. The detailing is wonderful. The cushion looks to be original and is quite worn and faded. There may be a small dent on the donkey's haunch, or it could be the modelling.

Dimensions:

Length: 3.5cm

Width: 1cm

Height: 3cm

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 Silver Donkey Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA999803
Dealers Internal Reference
C718
Description
A very attractive antique sterling silver pin cushion, modelled in miniature as a donkey.

He is hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1909 with the maker's mark for Adie & Lovekin Ltd. The detailing is wonderful. The cushion looks to be original and is quite worn and faded. There may be a small dent on the donkey's haunch, or it could be the modelling.

fig 1. A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back.
fig 1. Antique Silver Miniature Donkey Pin Cushion

Dimensions:

Length: 3.5cm

Width: 1cm

Height: 3cm

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.
The Silver Cabinet

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 Silver Donkey Pin Cushion to the Edwardian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999803
Dealers Internal Ref
C718
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Miniature Donkey Pin Cushion

Archive II A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back. View II
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Archive V A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back. View V
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A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back.
Antique Silver Miniature Donkey Pin Cushion
Ref: SA999803
A miniature silver figurine of a donkey with textured fur detailing and a small integrated cushion set into its back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Textile
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural animal representation, Textured fur chasing, Integrated fabric cushion
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Figural silver pin cushions became immensely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Silversmiths crafted hollow animal and object forms, integrating stuffed cushions to serve as decorative yet functional desk accessories for needlework enthusiasts.

These pieces were typically cast or stamped in sterling silver, often featuring hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter. The interior cushions were traditionally stuffed with horsehair, sawdust, or wool and covered in velvet, silk, or plush fabric.

Authenticity is verified by checking for clear silver hallmarks, examining the quality of the chasing and detail work on the metal, and inspecting the internal stuffing material and fabric backing, which should show natural ageing consistent with the period.

These miniature silver objects work well as cabinet curiosities, displayed alongside books on a shelf or styled on a mantlepiece. Their reflective surfaces and intricate details add textural contrast and a sense of history to contemporary displays.

To preserve antique silver, clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the underlying metal and the original cushion fabrics. Store them in low-humidity environments to minimise tarnishing.
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