£280
An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1908, modelled as an elephant pulling a mother of pearl cart, elephant with fabric insert to reverse, 11cm long, 1ozt
General silver polished residue is seen throughout, including the fabric insert to reverse.
Possible repair/visible join to the silver on the underside of the shell.
Wheels run.
General scuffs, tarnishing and scratches seen throughout, commensurate with age and use.
Shell shows minor nibbles to edges and blemishes to interior of well.
Visible join to top of elephants head and joins to all four of elephants legs, joins appear smooth. Could possibly be repairs. (see images)
Trunk shows lead residue, possibly repair join.
Fabric insert is very worn.
Hallmarks are worn
General tarnishing seen, would benefit from a polish.
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