JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 2 November 2021 / 10:00 am start

An early 20thC rare silver tennis themed pin cushion, the stand as two crossed rackets centred with balls flanking the cushion. Birmingham 1912. By Adie & Lovekin Ltd. H.50mm.

Estimate: $300 - $600

Lot Details

CONDITION REPORT: Fabric cushion cover appears original and is worn and small hole. Assay marks cleary stamped, maker's mark slightly less so, but clearly Adie & Lovekin. Back support is a simple wire loop that is slightly bent but supports the racquets perfectly. Could be reshaped if required. There is a minute split to the solder joint of the left hand racquet to cushion joint


An early 20thC rare silver tennis themed pin cushion, the stand as two crossed rackets centred with balls flanking the cushion. Birmingham 1912. By Adie & Lovekin Ltd. H.50mm. Image 1++
An early 20thC rare silver tennis themed pin cushion, the stand as two crossed rackets centred with balls flanking the cushion. Birmingham 1912. By Adie & Lovekin Ltd. H.50mm. Image 1++