• Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
  • Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
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Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet

A charming antique pincushion made from two natural walnut shell halves enclosing a deep blue velvet cushion.

The walnut shell has been carefully split and fitted around the padded centre, creating a compact and tactile sewing accessory with a wonderfully rustic handmade appearance. Several old pins remain in the cushion.

Walnut shell pincushions were popular homemade sewing accessories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making use of natural materials to create practical and decorative objects for the sewing basket.

A lovely little survivor with plenty of age and character.

Size/Dimensions

H: 4 cm x L: 4 cm x W: 3.5 cm
Condition

In genuine antique condition with age-related wear throughout. The walnut shell has natural cracking, surface marks, darkening and small imperfections consistent with age. There are small holes visible in the shell, likely associated with its original construction. The blue velvet is faded, rubbed and worn, with areas of thinning and discolouration. Several old pins remain in the cushion. The two shell halves remain securely positioned around the cushion. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition.
Era

Late Victorian / Edwardian, circa 1880–1910

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Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet
Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet