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Sterling Pin Cushion

Edwardian Sterling Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion
By Henry Matthews
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Edwardian cast sterling silver pin cushion has been realistically modelled in the form of a rabbit
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion
Edwardian Sterling Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion
$2,055
H 1.38 in W 0.94 in D 2.6 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Rhinoceros Pin Cushion
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion has been realistically modelled in the form of a rhinoceros
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Chalcedony Shoe Pin Cushion
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Adie & Lovekin Ltd Sterling Silver Kangaroo Pin Cushion
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver pin cushion has been realistically modelled in the form of a kangaroo. The hallmarked
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20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe
Located in New York, NY
Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe from the 1920's. Originally made as a pin cushion for use but now
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1920s British Decorative Objects

Tiny Antique English Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion, 1908
By Boots Pure Drug Co. 1
Located in Bath, GB
For collectors of all shapes and sizes of these highly prized figural pin cushions, this is the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. Antique C. 1870-90s Sterling Silver Soldered Pin Cushion Converted
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Tiffany & Co. Silver Soldered Pin Cushion holder. This originally held a pin cushion
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Duck Pin Cushion by James Deakin and Sons, Chester 1913
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion realistically modelled as a miniature duck, complete with
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Shoe Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1907
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian English silver novelty pin cushion in the shape of a shoe made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Crisford & Norris, Birmingham Edwardian Silver Roller Skate Pin Cushion 1909
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Charming Edwardian silver roller skate pin cushion by Chisford & Norris, Birmingham 1909. The
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Adie & Lovekin Ltd Birmingham c1906 Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lion passant – for Sterling Silver Letter date – c1906 Total weight: 65.7gr. The cushion pin is in
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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Roller Skate Sterling Pin Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Figural Sterling Silver roller skate pincushion with moveable wheels. Well-detailed and solidly
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American Jewelry

Sterling Silver Velvet Lined Pin Cushion Birmingham, 1920
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
pin cushion Fully hallmarked to the rim and underside; assayed in Birmingham and dated 1920.    
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Shoe-Shaped Pin Cushion, Birmingham, 1891
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A sweet English Victorian silver shoe-shaped pin cushion with embossed bow to front. Hallmarked
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Pig Pin Cushion Dated 1906 Birmingham by Adie and Lovekin Ltd
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in London, GB
Silver Pig Pin Cushion Dated 1906, Birmingham By Adie And Lovekin Ltd Lovely model of a pig by the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, by Adie & Lovekin, 1905
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of an elephant, complete with original
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Recumbent Camel Pin Cushion - Small Size 1908
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a recumbent Camel, complete with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Goat Pulling a Cart Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, 1908
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modeled as a goat pulling a shaped mother
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tom Ford Velvet Pin Cushion Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tom Ford Velvet Pin Cushion Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet From 2002 Runway
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Sorab & Roshi Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold Flower Pin with Amethyst Center
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
An oxidized sterling silver and 18 karat gold Flower Pin designed and hand created by Sorab with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

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Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pig Shaped Pin Cushion
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian sterling silver pig-shaped pin cushion Maker: Sloane & Carter Made in
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Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Shoe-Form Pin Cushion
Located in New York, NY
-hallmarked for 1912, S. Blankinsee and Sons - makers. Pin cushion itself is made from brown velvet, which has
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan & Co
Located in Bath, GB
A charming large figural pin cushion in the form of a chick made by the famous and highly
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19thC Victorian Solid Silver Christmas Cracker Pin Cushion & Box, c.1898
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver novelty Christmas cracker shaped pin cushion and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Shoe-Form Pin Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver, shoe-form pin cushion, Chester, England, 1900. @5" long x @2 1/2" high (to
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Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Novelty Pin Cushion in Sterling Silver Teddy Bear, 1909
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable small novelty pin cushion in the form of a sitting Teddy Bear. Beautifully
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver ‘Chick’ Pin Cushion
By Cohen & Charles
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the form of a chick
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Throne Pin Cushion, 1901
Located in London, GB
A delightful antique Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion with hall marks for Birmingham
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Large Sterling Silver Shoe-Form Pin Cushion
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, large, sterling silver, shoe-form pin cushion with wooden "sole," Birmingham, England
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Chair-Form Pin Cushion by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver, chair-form pin cushion, London, year hallmarked for 1902
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hilliard & Thomason Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the form of two
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Onyx, Marquisette, Garnet and Sterling Silver Art Deco Pin Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous small but stately art deco pin / brooch is black onyx, surrounding garnets, sterling
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Garnet, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Eisenberg Original pin clip "Cleaning Lady", gold plated Sterling, 1944
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Eisenberg Original pin clip CLEANING LADY WITH BROOM, gold plated Sterling, rhinestones and
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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

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Crystal

Sterling Silver Donkey Pin Cushion with Cart
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Pin Cushion in Sterling Silver of a Donkey pulling a mother-of-pearl cart on silver wheels. The
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of an Elephant. By Adie & Lovekin
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Antique Silver Pig Pin Cushion
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a Pig of small size. By Adie
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Silver Jockey Cap Pin Cushion Saunders & Shepherd Birmingham 1889
By Saunders & Shepherd
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Jockey Cap Pin Cushion made by Saunders & Shepherd in Birmingham 1889 This novetly
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Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Chick Pin Cushion, Samson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1910
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Chick Pin cushion, Samson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1910 This is a fine example of
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Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Frog Pin Cushion Dated 1908, Henry Matthews, Birmingham
By Henry Matthews
Located in London, GB
Antique silver frog pin cushion dated 1908, Henry Matthews, Birmingham Rare novelty frog pin
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Elephant Pin Cushion Dated 1907 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Elephant Pin Cushion Dated 1907 By Adie & Lovekin Ltd Nice model of an elephant
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver frog Pin Cushion Dated 1907 Assayed In Birmingham 1907
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver frog Pin Cushion Dated 1907 Assayed In Birmingham 1907 Made by Spurrier and Co. This
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, Dated 1908, Adie and Lovekin, Birmingham
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in London, GB
Antique silver elephant pin cushion, dated 1908, Adie and Lovekin, Birmingham Fine example with of
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Polar Bear Pulling a Sleigh Pin Cushion, 1909
By Robert Pringle & Sons
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Edwardian silver pin cushion depicting a polar bear pulling a silver mounted
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Gilt Fish Pin Cushion, Small Size, 1908
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century novelty silver gilt Pin Cushion made in the form of a fish, with blue
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Startled Cat Pin Cushion Levi & Salaman Birmingham 1906
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a startled cat. Complete
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1910
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a crouching frog. By Adie
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Arts & Crafts Style Vessel Tankard Pin Cushion, 1893
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very unusual Victorian novelty silver Pin cushion made in the form of an Arts & Crafts style
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Bulldog Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1906
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a Bulldog. By Adie & Lovekin
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Multi Scent Bottle Vinaigrette Pin Cushion & Frame
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
pin cushion with holes around the circumference for pins. Diamond shaped cartouche to the base
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Pig Pin Cushion, Dated 1906, Made by Levi and Salaman, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Silver pig pin cushion, dated 1906, made by Levi and Salaman, Birmingham Good model of a pig with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Antique Silver Pig Pulling a Cart Pin Cushion Sydney & Co
By Sydney & Co. 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian Novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a Pig pulling a mother-of-pearl
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

George V Novelty Silver Parrot Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1922
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare George V novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a parrot, set with red
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Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Water Pump Pin Cushion by S Blanckensee, Chester, 1908
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a Victorian cast iron water pump
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Pin Cushion, Dated circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co sterling silver Art Nouveau pin cushion, dated circa 1900 Heavy gauge silver with
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Chick Pin Cushion, Dated 1910, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Silver chick pin cushion, dated 1910, Birmingham. Novelty pin cushion of a newly hatched chick
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Burr Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
compartments for embroidery silks, spools, two sterling silver thimbles, pin cushions and a beautiful cut glass
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Sterling Pin Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling pin cushion for your home. A sterling pin cushion — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sterling pin cushion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sterling pin cushion, designed in the Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sterling pin cushion over the years, but those crafted by Adie & Lovekin, Boots Pure Drug Co. and Cohen & Charles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sterling Pin Cushion?

A sterling pin cushion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,027, while the lowest priced sells for $431 and the highest can go for as much as $2,038.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.