Pincushion, Flanders, XVII Century

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Object description :

"Pincushion, Flanders, XVII Century"

Pincushion

Silver, wood, silk and velvet

Flanders seventeenth century

Good condition, partially torn and discolored silk, velvet

Ex Coll. Henri-René d'Allemagne.

Oval pincushion in velvet and silk, encircled with an embossed and engraved silver plate. The decor consists of acanthus leaf tracery surrounding the heads of cherubs. This cushion has retained its original fabric: silk under and the top in velvet.

In 1635 is defined the flyer, a pad to sting and hold the pins. Towards the end of the century, in toilet sets appear the pinboxes which the lid integrate the pincushion, the box to keep pins. The absence of punches is not surprising, since they have destroyed stamping, which remains a fragile work. Edicts of Louis XIV confirm this derogation for not punching these kinds of work.

Ref. Henri-René of Germany: "The costume accessories and furniture from ..." TII. p. 283

Price: 1 800 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Sterling silver
Length: 15 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm

Reference: 161337