Unusual Colorful, Round Felted Wood and Silk Pin Cushion Venetian glass which promoted and sold artwork

which promoted and sold artwork by native artists of the region

A small drawing

which I believe is a CDV that was scallop cut along the bottom before being mounted to the card

Pre WWII I would guess

I've seen a fair number of these sorts of hand-painted enameled porcelain plates with pewter rims and bottoms

Unusual Colorful, Round Felted Wood and Silk Pin Cushion Venetian glass which promoted and sold artworkSo many beautiful old pin cushions out there an endless array of small treasures all about bringing delight into the everyday. I've not seen another like this one, made of pieces of what I believe is felted wool, cut with scalloped edges and wrapped concentrically. With a cardboard covered in green silk which is really the only thing that shows age and makes me think probably early 20th c. Great palette, great form, well made and very cheerful. 3 3 8"