A George III silver Basket Pincushion.

A George III silver Pincushion in the form of a basket with hooped hinged handle, struck with a maker's mark only under the handle for Joseph Taylor of Birmingham circa 1820. Condition: \n

Good. The velvet is evidently of the correct period but has no signs of wear - so it is impossible to be certain whether it has been replaced at some date or not. There is no wear to the silver basket.

Height - 3.80 cm.; Width - 3.20 cm.; Depth - 2.40 cm.; Weight - 10 gms.