22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
Lot 71
 

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An unusual early 20th century pin cushion commemorating three Queens of Great Britain

Sold for £230
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
An unusual early 20th century pin cushion commemorating three Queens of Great Britain, three bisque headed dolls’ house dolls with glass eyes and composition bodies, each dressed as a Queen, stood around a cream sphere pin-cushion, embroidered V.R. (Victoria), A.R. (Alexandra) and E.R. (unknown, but possibly Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, but this makes this 1938, which stylistically seems to late), trimmed with yellow cord and pink velvet ribbon, under glass dome with wooden base —7 3/4in. (20cm.) overall height