Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment

Here on offer is a stunning example of a Victorian period heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment that has been cased in a glass fronted wooden period display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a paper colour printed image of an early The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment emblem with the Lion, Crown and Elephant.

Also across the top are two silk ribbons that have the words:

PRESENT FROM

CATTERICK


This beautiful “Heart” shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign.

They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member.

This example is in just superb condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened to avoid damaging the decorative display that has been set around the edges of the heart.

The pincushion looks to be made from coloured silks fabrics that have been embellished with lots of clear and colourful pinned on beads and gilt and coloured threads.

I can’t actually tell how old the display case actually is as it has been painted with gilt paint on the front and black paint on the back at some point in its life.


This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions that will make a great addition to any military collection.

The cushion measures approximately 6” (15cm) square and the case is 11” (28cm) by 9” (23cm) and 3.25” (8.2cm) deep.

It weighs a heavy 910g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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Code: 50407