Lot 4: A Sterling Silver Lion Pin Cushion

A sterling silver pin cushion in the naturalistic form of a seated lion. The figure is cast in a seated posture with a prominent, textured mane and a raised tail. The top of the head and mane is hollowed to accommodate a circular purple velvet cushion. The underside of the front right paw is struck with the purity mark 925 within a rectangular border, confirming the metal as sterling silver. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.