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A tiny novelty silver pin cushion as a hatching chick. It is weighted so it rights itself when knocked over. Lovely fine cast detail and retaining its original cushion. Hallmarked for Chester 1908, makers Sampson Mordan & Co. and registered design number 475678.
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It measures 2.5cm (1") high and 2.5cm (1") long by 1.8cm (3/4") wide, and weighs 11g/0.4ozt.
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declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Edwardian Novelty Silver Miniature Hatching Chick Pin Cushion Sampson Mordan & Co. 1908 (LA546947) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1908
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condition
condition
In excellent condition with no dents, holes or splits to the silver. The outer velvet fabric over the cushion is worn with the finely woven second layer showing through to the centre but the stuffing is still firm. The marks are lovely and clear.