FINE EDWARDIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION MODELLED AS ...

Item Ref
JUIN87

This relatively rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a bulldog was made by Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1905. It is full of character, looks adequately grumpy and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "f" for 1905.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 3 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.
A few minor creases, commensurate with age.
cushion in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £25 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.
£495

SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION ...

Item Ref
MARS92

This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell. It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in pink velvet. The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "I" for 1909.
RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.
Silver casing in good condition.
Base with some unevenness.
Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2cm / 0.7 inch
Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 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.
£295

RARE NOVELTY SILVER SEWING COMPENDIUM BY CARRINGTON ...

Item Ref
DEC84

This rare George V solid silver sewing compendium is dated London 1913 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. Of plain cylindrical form housing a three division reel centred by a needle case and cover. The inner cover lined with velvet and fitted with an associated silver thimble. This is a cleverly designed and still very functional silver piece. These sewing compendium are scarcely seen in such good and complete order.

Hallmarks:

C&Co for Carrington & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "s" for 1913.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Silver case in good condition with some minute dings, commensurate with age and use
Inner bobbin/needle/thimble holder in equally good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £17 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.
£275

EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY ADIE ...

Item Ref
OCT84

This is a delightful solid silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Adie & Lovekin and dates circa 1900. It is full of character and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant
Date letter erased but looks like "c" for 1902.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 5cm / 2 inches.
Maximum width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Maximum height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.
A couple of minute dings commensurate with age.
cushion in very good order.

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £17 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.
£275

EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY ADIE ...

Item Ref
DEC98

This delightful Edwardian silver large size pin cushion is in the from of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Adie & Lovekin and is It dated Birmingham 1906. It is full of character. The top fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant
Date letter "g" for 1906.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.7 inches.
Maximum height: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in reasonable condition.
A few small dings and mnior creases, commensurate with age and use.
Velvet cushion in very good order.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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.
£275

DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BUCKET BY LAURENCE ...

Item Ref
MAI83

This exquisite solid silver thimble bucket is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 and was made by the renowned Laurence Emanuel. Silver thimble buckets are few and far between and this is a lovely example. It is fitted with a Victorian silver thimble dated Birmingham 1890. The cylindrical body embossed all over with foliate sprays. The sides with swivel handle. The interior lined with the original velvet. The base fully hallmarked

Hallmarks:

LE for Lawrence Emanuel.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

Height excluding handle: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Diameter: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 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.

£195

EXQUISITE CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ...

Item Ref
FEV60

This George V silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1922. It is fitted in a gorgeous egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with foliate scrolls and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1922.

Dimensions:

Thimble height: 2.2cm / 1 inch.
Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £18 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.
£185

EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER & STONE ...

Item Ref
MAI67

This gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble is set with turquoise and moss agate cabochons. It comes in a very pretty valise-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case with engine-turned decorations. The top with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with fuchsia satin and red velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.
Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches

Condition:

Very good condition.
Thimble in very good condition.
Original interior in good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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.
£175

EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE BOX, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
APR96

This delightful and rare mid-19th Century tortoiseshell casket is designed to hold sewing pin packs. In the form of a miniature knife box, the sloped hinged cover pulls off to reveal the original paper lining.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 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.
£165

UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, ...

Item Ref
MAR98

This delightful cased silver thimble was made in Chester 1899 by the collectable Charles Horner. The lower section of the thimble with an unusual raised floral border. The sides fully hallmarked. The middle section engraved with stylised flower-head designs. The Morocco leather case lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.
Lion Passant.
Chester Assay Mark.
Date letter "P" for 1899.
Size number 9.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.2cm
Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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.
£130

CASED VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BY WALTER & ...

Item Ref
MAR66

This delightful and rather unusual Victorian sterling silver thimble is dated Chester 1887 and bears the marks of Walter & George Myers. The lower section of the thimble with decorative punch marks. It is fully hallmarked and fits snuggly in its original leather case lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

W.G.M for Walter & George Myers
Lion Passant.
Chester Assay Mark.
Date letter "D" for 1887.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm

Condition:

Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00
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.
£115

VERY RARE EDWARDIAN NOVELTY SILVER DONKEY & ...

Item Ref
OCT65

This is a very rare Edwardian Novelty silver Pin Cushion modelled as a donkey pulling a mother of pearl, two-wheeled, articulated cart. The donkey exquisitely and realistically modelled retains its original cushion. The mother of pearl cart a lovely shape.

Hallmarks:

S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.

Condition:

Very good.
Body in good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 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
SOLD