mattachewey Store
Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pig Shape Pierced Body Sewing Needle / Pin Cushion dated 1904
This Rare Antique Sewing Needle or Pin Cushion measures approximately 2 7/8 inches or 73 mm in length from its tail to its snout by 1 1/8 inches or 29 mm across the widest part of its body from side to side and it stands 1 1/2 inches or 38 mm tall.
The pin cushion is made from sterling silver in the novelty form of a standing pig that has a pierced body that is material filled so that sewing needles or pins can be pushed through the holes keeping them in place, the pig has an open belly on its underside with its original internal leather pad and it has Not been engraved with a previous owners initials or family monogram as photographed below, the side of the upper body has been impressed with a full set of English sterling silver hallmarks that read as follows,
L & S – Anchor – Lion Passant – e
L & S is the Birmingham silversmith or makers mark of Levi & Salaman, the Anchor is the mark of the Birmingham assay office, the Lion Passant is the mark of English 925 standard sterling silver and the letter e is the date letter for 1904.
The rarity of this sewing needle or pin cushion is in the fact that it has a holed or pierced body instead of the normal padded open backed version that is normally seen.
The condition is used and Excellent for its age.
The Needle or Pin Cushion has No Large Dents, No Splits, No Cracks, No Holes and No Repairs that I have found, the pig stands upright, the definition and decoration is fairly crisp, the silver hallmark is still legible although as this novelty shape sewing needle or pin cushion is a used antique it does have some small shallow dents around its body along with some minor surface marks and wear from use, it has the patina of age that is to be expected and a gentle clean would not go amiss. Personally I think that this antique novelty pig shape sewing needle or pin cushion can still be used today and that it would make a superb addition to any collection, I also think that it looks fantastic considering that it’s almost 110 years old.
This Superb Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pig Shape Sewing Needle or Pin Cushion by Levi & Salaman dated 1904 is one of several pieces of antique silver that I have also listed.
( Please take a moment to look at my other items )
I am selling it with a Very Low starting price and No Reserve.
Don’t miss out to a last second bid !!!…
Thank you for your interest.
All International Buyers are asked to pay by PayPal, if this is not possible then please contact me by using the ASK SELLER A QUESTION link at the bottom of this page with enough time before the end of the auction to arrange an alternative method of payment, I am sorry but I can Only accept personal cheques/checks or cashiers cheques/checks that are drawn from a U.K Bank Account in GBP or Great British Pounds Sterling. All U.K Buyers can pay by PayPal or you have the additional options to pay by Personal Cheque, Postal Order or BACS Bank to Bank Transfer, if a U.K buyer chooses one of the additional payment methods please contact me after the auction of your item or items just to advise me of your prefered method of payment and I will send you the relavant details by return message so that payment can be made.All purchases will normally be sent within 24 hours of recieving cleared funds, purchases that are paid for on U.K public holidays and weekends will be sent on the first available day that Royal Mail is open for business. All items purchased are sent in new packaging with internal protected by a form of Recorded Delivery that is Insured and tracked for its journey requiring a signature upon arrival. I do understand that this method of shipping is not the cheapest although it is the only way that items sent comply with the and PayPal protection policies, the actual shipping cost for each parcel sent will be printed by Royal Mail on the shipping or postage label so that customers can see that I do Not earn a profit from packing and postage. If more than one item is purchased you will reveive an invoice that will include all purchases and a discounted shipping or postage cost as I always discount combined or multiple purchases that are sent together in the same parcel.ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION, if this is not possible then please contact me within 24 hours of a purchase so that any other arrangements can be made. Thank You.I do my best to offer an an eclectic mix of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian & 20th Century solid sterling silver and gold antiques, collectables, gifts and curios that are sourced from all over the U.K. I am proud of the products that I sell and endeavour to offer the traditional values of customer service along with the excitement and fun of the on line auction room !
If you have or if I can be of any further assistance please use the ASK SELLER A QUESTION link at the bottom of this page and I will endeavour to answer your question or message within 24 hours of receiving it.
0.99
0.00