An early 19th century silver Pincushion with a view of Windsor Castle.
£365.00
A basket-shaped unmarked silver Pincushion, die- struck with a view of Windsor Castle from the lawn, circa 1835, almost certainly Birmingham.
For an account of early topographical silver souvenirs see the article ‘The First Castle Tops‘, on the Research tab of this website.
Description
Condition:
Good with clear detail. Some old polish residue in the crevices.
Dimensions:
Overall height – 4.40 cm.; Width – 3.20 cm.; Depth – 2 cm.; Weight – 10 gms.
