RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER HEDGEHOG PIN CUSHION BY ...

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JANV73

This delightful Edwardian silver hedgehog pin cushion bears the marks of Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1905. The textured bodypierced with small holes to accomodate pins. Siiver hedgehog pin cushions in good condition are few and far between and this is a lovely example.

Hallmarks:

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

Condition:

Very good.
Body in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

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£325

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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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.

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£295

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

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.

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£295

EDWARDIAN SILVER "FLEDGLING" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON ...

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DEC72

This delightful solid silver "fledgling" chick pin cushion is more unusual than the "hatching" chick pin cushion design, it bears the marks of the celebrated Sampson Mordan and is dated Sheffield 1905. Detailed plumage resting on an oval solid silver base, with the chick's back being the cushion.
Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan.
Sheffiedl Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "n" for 1905.

Condition:

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

Dimensions:

Length tail to beak: 5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

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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

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION IN THE ...

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JANV88

This good size and rather delightful Victorian silver mounted shoe pin cushion is dated Birmingham 1891. The plain silver casing modelled as a ladies' shoe and applied with a gorgeous ribbon buckle. Fitted with the original rich green velvet cushion. One side of the shoe fully hallmarked.

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks partially rubbed and unidentifiable.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "q" for 1890.

Dimensions:

Length: 10.5cm / 4.2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition, minor dings commensurate with age.
Cushion in very good condition.

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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.

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£255

GEORGE V SILVER "SHOE" PIN CUSHION BY ...

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JANV81

This collectable sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a brogue shoe has a very good size. The silver body applied and pierced with realistic details and fitted with the original shoe lace. Fitted with a deep blue velvet cushion. The sole is beautifully crafted with light oak.

Hallmarks:

SB&S Ltd for S. Blanckensee & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter ''m'' for 1911.
Registration number: 548913

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5 inches.
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition.

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£245

RARE SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PIN CUSHION ...

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MARS77

This elegant George V silver & guilloche enamel pin cushion is dated Birmingham 1912 and was made by the Mousley Brothers. Of circular form, with a spread circular silver base and a vivid turquoise guilloche enamel rim. the centre fitted with a blue velvet domed pin cushion. The loaded base with blue moire silk.

Hallmarks:

M. BROS for the Mousley Brothers.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "" for 1908

Dimensions:

Diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

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£225

TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A ...

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DEC98

This utterly charming and very unusual Victorian Novelty thimble holder is in the form of an opera glass case or binocular case. It comprises two Victorian silver thimbles, both dated 1894. One by the collectable Charles Horner, Chester 1894, the other by John Culver, Birmingham 1894. The green leather case with original interior. Truly delightful!

Hallmarks:

Thimble 1:
C.H for Charles Horner
Chester Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "K" for 1894.

Thimble 2:

J.C for John Culver.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1894.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.


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£225