1830s Antique Velvet Pear Pin Cushion in Red and Ochre

Regular price: £125.00
Sale price: £125.00
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A rare early 19th-century pear-shaped pin cushion, handmade from velvet in warm golden ochre with rich russet-red shading across the sides.

The pear has a wonderfully naturalistic form, with a firm, full body, visible hand-sewn panel seams and a short paper-covered stalk that appears to have a waxed or coated finish. The softly blended colouring gives the impression of a ripening pear and makes this a particularly striking piece of antique textile fruit.

This piece was acquired from an auction where it was catalogued as dating from the 1830s. Its simple handmade construction, sculptural shape and beautifully preserved colour make it a distinctive example of early sewing-room haberdashery.

A lovely collector’s piece for a display of antique pin cushions, sewing notions, textile fruit or early folk art.

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Size/Dimensions

H 7.5 cm x D 5.5 cm

Condition

The pear remains firm, well filled and attractively shaped, with no holes. The velvet retains strong colour and shows only gentle surface wear, slight rubbing and minor marks consistent with age. The hand stitching remains visible along the seams, with a small amount of exposed thread in places. There is expected wear and visible gathering around the base, as shown in the photographs. The paper-covered stalk remains securely attached and has light age-related wear. Overall, the pear presents very well for a textile piece dating from the 1830s.

Circa 1830s.

Acquired from an auction where it was catalogued as dating from the 1830s.

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£125

eBay price

£137.99

eBay title

1830s Antique Velvet Pear Pin Cushion Georgian Sewing Textile Fruit

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1830s Antique Velvet Pear Pin Cushion

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Rare 1830s velvet pear pin cushion in golden ochre and russet red, with hand-sewn seams and an original paper-covered stalk.

eBay item specifics

Type: Pin cushion

Form: Pear

Material: Velvet, textile filling and paper-covered stalk

Colour: Golden ochre and russet red

Original/Reproduction: Original

Period: Early 19th century

Era: Circa 1830s

Style: Folk art

Handmade: Yes

Country of origin: Unknown