Lot 481 , An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modelled as a rhinoceros, Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1908, 46mm & two others.
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modelled as a rhinoceros, Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1908, 46mm and two others, a fox, Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1907 and a hedgehog, Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1910.
Estimate £150-200
Fox quite tarnished. Visible wear to the cushion. Overall condition is otherwise good with clear hallmarks.
Hedgehog has a small dent to the very top along with some visible wear to the decoration. Overall condition is otherwise good. Hallmarks clear.
The rhinocerous has a small dent to the mouth, visible dents to both front shoulders, also visible splits to both shoulders. Visible splits to the silver on both hind quarters and the backside. Large dent to the top of the backside. There is a dent to the side of the belly. Cushion quite worn. Hallmarks visible but very rubbed.
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Sold for £1,300