Alison lives in a small village in Cambridgeshire and has been involved in the antiques trade for thirty years. A qualified auctioneer, she has a BA Hons in Valuation of Fine Art and Chattels and has worked in a London auction house and for The Potteries Museum as well as exhibiting at fairs in London and East Anglia. She is a keen collector of 18th and 19th century Staffordshire ceramics, turn of the century art pottery and English silver novelty items.
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A Rare Victorian Silver 'flower Pocket' Pin Cushion
Certified DealerApproved listing95 sales by dealer
Certified DealerApproved listing95 sales by dealer
Description
A rare novelty silver pin cushion, formed as a flower pocket. The body has a twisted rope support and a charming Cornucopia shaped pin cushion body, dating from the late Victorian period.
The classical repousse decoration is delightful, featuring cherubs with a bird, scrolls and an Oriental figure.
A highly unusual and a collectable piece, for the sewing enthusiast.
Maker :- Edward Thomas Bryant
measurements
Height:
8 cm
Width:
4.8 cm
Depth:
5.5 cm
measurements
declaration
Booth Antiques has clarified that the A Rare Victorian Silver 'flower Pocket' Pin Cushion (LA460685) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1896
declaration
condition
condition
Very good with expected wear to velvet cushion, no splits or dents. Hallmarks are clear and readable.