Pin cushions appeal to many silver collectors as they vary in design, shapes and sizes and each piece is unique with its own history. Pin cushions were popularised in mid 19th century due to industrialisation which led to pins becoming more affordable and accessible for everyone. Today pin cushions are highly sort after by collectors and prices vary from low 100s to 1000s depending on the maker , rarity of the design , embellishments such as precious stones and of course the condition and age.
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The rise of silver prices have greatly reduced a lot of items value and now i see too often items being determined by their weigh in scrap price rather than their true value as piece of craftsmanship and historyArchives |