This is a gorgeous example dating circa 1850. The bird has a textured body, the original velvet pin cushion emamating from a fluted column is a burgundy colour. The bird's mouth opens when you pinch the tail feathers allowing one to use the beak as a third hand. Adjustable clamp with an engraved base. Dimensions: Total Height: 13.5cm / 5 inches. Length beak to tail: 8cm / 3 inches Condition: Very good for age. Base metal showing through at places. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day. Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: DEC85
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
CHARMING VICTORIAN GILDED METAL HEMMING BIRD SEWING CLAMP & PIN CUSHION, CIRCA 1850
Price
£175
| $220 USD | €210 EUR
Item Ref
DEC85
Description
This is a gorgeous example dating circa 1850. The bird has a textured body, the original velvet pin cushion emamating from a fluted column is a burgundy colour. The bird's mouth opens when you pinch the tail feathers allowing one to use the beak as a third hand. Adjustable clamp with an engraved base. Dimensions: Total Height: 13.5cm / 5 inches. Length beak to tail: 8cm / 3 inches Condition: Very good for age. Base metal showing through at places. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day. Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: DEC85
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 0 cm (0")