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Title: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: wendy177 on December 12, 2010, 05:53:04 PM

Hi all found this little guy while going through some things tonight. Anyone know anything about them?? I know I have seen them before but, well lets just say the recall is not what it used to be  ;)  he is very tiny and was in with all sterling silver stuff, magnet does not stick. He has markings on one of his Little feet but can not make it out even with a loop imprint is  just not clear.  Any help would be great.
Thanks

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: KC on December 12, 2010, 07:16:53 PM

Hi Wendy!  Is there any scent to him?

Have seen these in the past that you would put your perfume on the cushion.

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: fancypants on December 12, 2010, 07:31:19 PM

Nice little item , wendy177 !

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: wendy177 on December 12, 2010, 07:35:05 PM

Hi KC No scent at all  ,Thanks Fancy he is so small & cute!! I found many similar but can not find a frog hugging the cushion like mine most cushions are on the animals back.  http://www.ifranks.com/silverware/pincushions/pincushions.html

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on December 12, 2010, 08:06:18 PM

I found one for sale here, for $35. There is no information about the age or the maker though. However I know that the figural animal pincushions are highly collectable. The older and more unique the better though, and I'm not sure about this one.
http://abazaarcollection.com/store.aspx?ParentCategoryID=4 (http://abazaarcollection.com/store.aspx?ParentCategoryID=4)

(http://abazaarcollection.com/images/uploads/smallProducts/N450F_FrogPinCushion.jpg)

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: wendy177 on December 12, 2010, 08:20:08 PM

Tales that looks like the little guy!!!!  Can't be very old but he is still cute.. thanks!!!!!!

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on December 12, 2010, 08:23:56 PM

You're welcome! If he's already worth $35 and he's that tiny I think he'll be worth even more soon. He most definitely has the cute factor going for him!

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: KC on December 12, 2010, 08:46:13 PM

I thought you said it was a pin to wear!  Oops.

Otherwise....a pin cushion!

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: sapphire on December 12, 2010, 08:51:17 PM

Not the same as yours, but ohhh wouldn't it be nice  ;)

http://danddantiques.com/o936-silver-frog-pincushion-p-571.html

http://www.lyonandturnbull.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=301++++++277+&refno=++134710

Title: Re: Tiny frog pin cushion
Post by: wendy177 on December 12, 2010, 09:31:52 PM

Yes Sapphire That would be wonderful!!!! Maybe next time :D