Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Catalogue

Lot 41_: A Pair of Victorian Style Silver-Plated Novelty Shoe-Form Pincushions

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A pair of novelty pincushions designed in the form of Oxford-style dress shoes. The items are constructed from cast metal with a silver-plated finish over a dark grey base metal alloy. The casting features detailed ornamentation including cap toes, eyelets, simulated laces, and decorative stitching lines. Each shoe is fitted with an internal red plush fabric insert designed to hold pins. There are no visible maker’s marks, hallmarks, or registration numbers on the items.

Length: 11.5 cm.