{"product_id":"antique-victorian-walnut-shell-pincushion-with-blue-velvet","title":"Antique Victorian Walnut Shell Pincushion with Blue Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Victorian Walnut Shell Blue Velvet Pincushion Sewing Collectable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming antique pincushion made from two natural walnut shell halves enclosing a deep blue velvet cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little survivor with plenty of age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 4 cm x L: 4 cm x W: 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLate Victorian \/ Edwardian, circa 1880–1910\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57299797606780,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6a8b39e41011f86f15ebd2b2.png?v=1787923851","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-walnut-shell-pincushion-with-blue-velvet","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}