Rare Extra Large Edwardian Novelty Silver Gilt Fish Pin Cushion With Dorsal Fin
Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester c1908
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An extremely rare early 20th century large novelty silver gilt Pin Cushion made in the form of a fish, with original cushions either side of the fishes dorsal fin.
By Sampson Mordan, Chester, c1908.
Also stamped with registered design number: 531003.
This is the largest of the four know sizes of Fish Pin Cushions and is previously unrecorded with the addition of the dorsal fin.
Reserved - £950.00
Condition
In good original condition with a small flat spot above one eye and a tiny separation of the seam on the tail. The majority of the original gilding is now lost and some wear to the original cushions. No date letter.
Dimensions
H
55 mm
(2.17 inches)
W
90 mm
(3.54 inches)
D
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
Weight
82.00 Grams
(2.64 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS270225
Medium
Silver Gilt
