Edwardian Samson & Mordan Silver Hatching Chick Pincushion
Edwardian Samson & Mordan Silver Hatching Chick Pincushion
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A delightful Edwardian novelty silver pincushion by the celebrated makers Samson & Mordan, modelled as a chick emerging from its egg. Combining charming naturalistic modelling with the wit and fine workmanship for which the firm is renowned, this miniature object is a particularly appealing example of early 20th-century novelty silver.
The little chick is shown hatching from a cracked eggshell, its characterful form transforming a simple domestic sewing accessory into a small piece of silver sculpture. The pincushion element would originally have held pins and needles close at hand, while the bright silver body and playful subject make it a wonderfully decorative object in its own right.
Samson & Mordan was among the foremost makers of novelty silver and small luxury goods in late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain. Their work is admired for its imaginative subjects, precise construction, and ability to bring humour and elegance to the most everyday of objects. Animal-form pincushions remain among the firm's most sought-after creations, especially when presented in such an engaging and unusual design.
A charming addition to a collection of antique sewing accessories, novelty silver, or Edwardian decorative objects. It would also make an exceptional gift for a collector or a delightful display piece for a dressing table, desk, or cabinet.
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