EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER DUCK PIN CUSHION BY ...

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MARS78

This delightful and unusual Edwardian silver duck pin cushion bears the marks of Sydney & Co and is dated Birmingham 1908. The body with detailed plumage rests on a circular base. The eyes inset with turquoise cabochons, a rare and exquisite detail. The original cushion finished in teal velvet. The underside with green Morocco leather.

Hallmarks:

S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
RD number

Condition:

Good
Body in good condition, with a few creases commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inches.

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£325

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

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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.

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£295

LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION ...

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MARS80

This fabulous and very collectable silver mounted “pig” pin cushion was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1907. It is a sizeable example, measuring a little 3 inches long and 1.5 inches high. The silver casing beautifully modelled and with lots of character. Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 3cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.
Blue velvet cushion in very good order.

Postage:

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£295

VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE ...

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DEC97

This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good
No damage to the filigree work.
Winding mechanism still working.

Postage:

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£295

RARE NOVELTY SILVER SEWING COMPENDIUM BY CARRINGTON ...

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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.

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£275

SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON ...

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MAI84

This delightful George V silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is hallmarked for Chester. 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 a dark blue 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 erased.
RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

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£275

EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY ADIE ...

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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

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£275

RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE NEEDLE BOOK, CIRCA ...

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NOVE70

This gorgeous Georgian silver filigree needle book dates circa 1795. Both front and back covers in elaborate scrolling quill work, the front with a central shield bearing the initial "M". The interior green moire silk lined with wallet compartment, The loops fitted with the original bone stylus.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with such items but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

7.4cm x4.7cm.


Condition:

Very good.

Delivery:

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£255

EDWARDIAN SPOT HAMMERED SILVER "CANOE" PIN ...

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OCT87

This exquisite and rather rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a canoe is dated Birmingham 1905 and bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. The spot hammered silver casing fitted with a blue velvet cushion. The base fully hallmarked.

Hallmarks:

CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

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£195

RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL ...

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JUIN58

This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Delivery:

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£195

DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BUCKET BY LAURENCE ...

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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:

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£195

RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE WHEEL CHATELAINE PIN ...

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MAI80

This is a rare and exquisite Georgian silver pin cushion. Of circular form, the front fitted with the original red silk cushion. The sides plain, the back with intricate filigree work. The top fitted with a suspension loop.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as per usual with filigree objects but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height up to top of cushion: 1cm / 0.4 inches.

Postage:

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£195