Rare Victorian Novelty Silver Swallow Pin Cushion
James Samuel Bell & Louis Willmott, London 1895
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An exceptionally rare Victorian novelty silver Pin Cushion modelled as a swallow or swift in flight, with cast naturalistic head and stylised body filled with a cushion covered in green velvet, red Morocco leather base.
By James Samuel Bell & Louis Wilmott, London, 1895 Manufacturing silversmiths, Berners Mews, Oxford Street, London W.
Also stamped with Registered design number and retailer’s mark of Rowlands & Frazer 146 Regent St, London W.
Sold - £2,000.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair. Wear to the original velvet cushion.
Dimensions
H
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
W
127 mm
(5.00 inches)
Weight
94.00 Grams
(3.02 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS110914C
Medium
Silver