French GD Paris Georges Dreyfus Terracotta Baby Pin Cushion w Fly Sewing Novelty

Listing: 1 x terracotta and fabric pin cushion from GD Paris (Georges Dreyfus), shaped as a novelty shaped baby face crying with a 3D fly and a fabric bonnet. 

Condition: Used, vintage / antique condition. Estimated to have been manufactured between 1900 - 1925 and most certainly the first half of the 20th century. No original packaging, no instructions. There is surface wear and surface marks. The GD Paris stamp is still visible on the base. A fabric bonnet is attached to this item. The fly ornament is still attached to the item. This could be used still as a pin cushion, although its age leans more towards being a collectable item. From smoke-free and pet free premises.

Description: Rare Antique French GD Paris Terracotta Novelty Baby Pin Cushion with Original Fly & Bonnet

Rare and highly collectible antique French terracotta novelty pincushion, marked GD Paris to the underside and attributed to Georges Dreyfus, Paris, dating from the early 20th century.

This charming and slightly macabre example depicts a crying baby wearing a fabric bonnet, with the applied fly to the face — an intentional and original feature of the design. These humorous French novelty sewing items were produced as decorative sewing accessories and are now sought after by collectors of antique pincushions, sewing antiques and French boudoir objects.

Importantly, this example still retains:

Details

A decorative collector’s piece, ideal for:

  • antique sewing tool collections
  • novelty pincushion collectors
  • French decorative antiques
  • doll, boudoir or curiosity displays

Size – Length: 7 cm  Width: 6 cm  Height: 8 cm

Weight: 114 g

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