Antique Sterling Silver George V Brogue Shoe Pin Cushion, 1911

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A charming george v sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked birmingham 1911 and whimsically fashioned as a gentleman’s traditional brogue … Read more A charming george v sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked birmingham 1911 and whimsically fashioned as a gentleman’s traditional brogue shoe. The miniature shoe is finely modelled with characteristic brogue detailing, capturing the distinctive form of early 20th-century footwear in silver. Its unusual subject and accomplished construction make it an appealing example of the novelty silver accessories fashionable during the edwardian and george v periods. The upper section incorporates a **purple silk velvet pin cushion**, providing a rich contrast against the polished sterling silver body while retaining the practical purpose for which the piece was originally designed. The silver is fully hallmarked for **birmingham 1911** and bears the maker’s mark for **s. Blanckensee & son ltd**, the birmingham silversmiths operating from frederick street and great hampton street. With a **gross weight of approximately 126 grams**, the piece has a pleasingly substantial quality for its form. There is a small pinhole to the silver, as shown in the photographs. Otherwise, the pin cushion remains in good original antique condition with no noted bruises or repairs. It is also free from later presentation inscriptions or monograms. A delightful and highly collectible example of early 20th-century british novelty silver, particularly appealing to collectors of antique sewing accessories, miniature silver and figural objects. Material: sterling silver, purple silk velvet origin: birmingham, england date: 1911 period: george v / early 20th century maker: s. Blanckensee & son ltd form: gentleman’s brogue shoe gross weight: **126 grams** condition: good original condition; small pinhole to the silver, with no noted bruises or repairs type: novelty pin cushion See less