RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER FROG PIN CUSHION BY ...
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JUIL94
This is a delightful and very collectable Edwardian silver Novelty "frog" pin cushion. It was made by the prolific Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1908. Modelled as a frog, a very desirable subject, and fitted with the original green velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
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Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
Postage:
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£495
EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY ADIE ...
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AOUT77
This is a delightful solid silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Adie & Lovekin and dates circa 1900. It is full of character and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant
Date letter erased but looks like "c" for 1902.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 5cm / 2 inches.
Maximum width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Maximum height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Silver casing in good condition.
A couple of minute dings commensurate with age.
cushion in very good order.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant
Date letter erased but looks like "c" for 1902.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 5cm / 2 inches.
Maximum width: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Maximum height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Silver casing in good condition.
A couple of minute dings commensurate with age.
cushion in very good order.
Postage:
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£275
VICTORIAN SILVER CASED SEWING SET BY LEVI ...
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SEPT97
This delightful Victorian cased sterling silver sewing necessaire is dated Birmingham 1898. The fitted case comprises of a pair of a silver mounted steel scissors , a button hook, a thimble, all fully hallmarked for Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1898. All fitted in the original beautiful leather case with a vivid green velvet and satin interior.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "y" for 1898.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 11.5cm / 4.5 inches
Case: 13cm x 7cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 3 inches.
Condition:
The scissors thimble and hook are in excellent condition.
The box is in excellent condition, snaps shut nicely.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "y" for 1898.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 11.5cm / 4.5 inches
Case: 13cm x 7cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 3 inches.
Condition:
The scissors thimble and hook are in excellent condition.
The box is in excellent condition, snaps shut nicely.
Postage:
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£250
EDWARDIAN SPOT HAMMERED SILVER "CANOE" PIN ...
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OCT87
This exquisite and rather rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a canoe is dated Birmingham 1905 and bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. The spot hammered silver casing fitted with a blue velvet cushion. The base fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£195
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL ...
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JUIN58
This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
Delivery:
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£195
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE ...
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AOUT83
This is an exquisite 19th. C French 19th gilt metal thimble in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with blossom flowers and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with Royal blue silk and crushed green velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
Delivery:
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£175
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER & AGATE THIMBLE IN ...
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AOUT79
This gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a red carnelian agate top is hallmarked for Birmingham 1890 and bears the marks of James Swann & Son. It comes in a very pretty valise-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case reeded. The top with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with fuchsia satin and red velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.
Dimensions:
Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.
Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
Thimble in very good condition.
Original interior in good condition.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.
Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
Thimble in very good condition.
Original interior in good condition.
Delivery:
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£175
EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE BOX, CIRCA ...
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APR96
This delightful and rare mid-19th Century tortoiseshell casket is designed to hold sewing pin packs. In the form of a miniature knife box, the sloped hinged cover pulls off to reveal the original paper lining.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
Delivery:
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£165
UNUSUAL MID-VICTORIAN ORMULU NOVELTY TAPE MEASURE & ...
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FEV84
This is a charming mid-Victorian Novelty tape measure and pin cushion. In the form of circular upholstered drum, sthe original printed tape in insand wound from the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 International signed for.
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Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:
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£125
RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER TEDDY BEAR PIN CUSHION ...
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FEV97
This is a truly delightful and very collectable pin cushion in the form of a seated teddy bear. It is dated Chester 1909 and bears the hallmarks of the BOots Pure Drug Company. The back fitted with then original purple velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
BPDC for Boots Pure Drug Company
Chester assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
BPDC for Boots Pure Drug Company
Chester assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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GEORGE V SILVER FROG PIN CUSHION BY ...
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JUIN88
This delightful and very collectable George V silver novelty frog pin cushion was made by the prolific Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1911. Modelled as a frog, a very desirable subject, and fitted with the original blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "m" for 1911.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Excellent.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "m" for 1911.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Excellent.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
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RARE 19TH C. FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER ...
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DEC83
This exquisite 19th Century French Palais Royal "Grand Tour" sewing companion dates circa 1860. The circular alabaster base supporting a mother of pearl and gilt mounted egg below a bird catch, the gilt interior with thimble, stiletto, scissors and a bodkin, the other bodkin missing. The eagle finial operates as a spring push mechanism. When turned anti clockwise and gently pushed down, it opens to reveal a fitted gilt interior. The underside of the alabaster base lined with the original turquoise paper. These "Grand Tour" sewing companions are few and far between and this is a lovely example in great condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Original interior in good condition.
One tool misissing.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Original interior in good condition.
One tool misissing.
Delivery:
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SOLD
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