Description

Width: 2.5cm

A charming sterling silver miniature pin cushion modelled in the form of a standing pig, complete with a deep blue velvet cushion inset to the body.

Beautifully detailed, the silver pig features finely textured fur, expressive facial features, curled tail and naturalistic proportions, showcasing the quality craftsmanship associated with traditional silver novelty sewing accessories.

The rich blue velvet cushion provides an attractive contrast to the silver body and would originally have been used for storing pins and needles.

Animal-form pin cushions became highly popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods and remain among the most sought-after novelty silver collectables today.

Their combination of practicality, whimsy and skilled silversmithing makes them enduring favourites with collectors.

Equally suited to a sewing collection, silver novelty display, cabinet of curiosities or decorative desk arrangement, this delightful example has wonderful decorative appeal despite its small size.