{"product_id":"antique-pincushion-pin-keep-cut-steel-and-gilt-c-1840-rare","title":"Antique Pincushion Pin Keep Cut Steel and Gilt C 1840 Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very rare and unusual pin cushion from the early 19th century. Unusual because of the material and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely rare example came with another identical dance book example, sold separately. Each piece comes with fantastic provenance, from the collective sale of a deceased English sewing tool collector and retailer of over 40 years who was well known and respected in the antique sewing tool world, she will be sadly missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval damascene steel or iron top of the pincushion is expertly prepared and etched. The shine is almost mirror like. The intaglio\/cut away sections then buttery gilded to create the most wonderful effect. We see a rural scene of a church or monastery among trees. In the foreground a river with fisherman. To create this work of art must have been a very long winded and intricate process upon the metal plate. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides covered in its original deep green velvet. Three antique handmade pins remain in the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1.75 inch by 1.25 inch (4 cm by 3.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good and bright with just a few tiny areas of verdigris\/oxidization to the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA supremely rare example to add to your antique sewing tool collection. When will you see another?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:13642\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745591140734,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.8080516073_fooa.jpg?v=1784973954","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/antique-pincushion-pin-keep-cut-steel-and-gilt-c-1840-rare","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}