{"product_id":"antique-radcliffe-smith-co-miniature-flower-frog-pocket-sized-edwardian-pin-holder","title":"Antique Radcliffe Smith \u0026 Co Miniature Flower Frog | Pocket-Sized Edwardian Pin Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something immensely satisfying about garden tools that have been engineered down to a miniature scale. This diminutive, pocket-sized flower frog was turned out by the specialized horticultural ironmongers Radcliffe, Smith \u0026amp; Co., operating during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.\u003cbr\u003eCast from solid lead, this dinky rectangular holder features a stepped base bearing the firm's crisp maker's stamp. Because it was designed to anchor delicate, thin-stemmed early spring blooms—such as violets or snowdrops—the brass needle pins are set in an incredibly tight, dense grid configuration.\u003cbr\u003eWhile still perfectly capable of anchoring a miniature floral arrangement, its compact 2-inch footprint makes it an exceptional curiosity for the creative desk. It serves beautifully as a heavy-weight holder for a prized fountain pen, an antique business card display, or a tactile paperweight for a gardening enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Details \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Maker: Radcliffe, Smith \u0026amp; Co., England.\u003cbr\u003e• The Mark: Stamped RADCLIFFE \/ SMITH \u0026amp; CO on the cast lead underside.\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Solid cast lead base, dense brass needle pins.\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Late Victorian \/ Edwardian (Circa 1895–1915).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dimensions: Measures approximately 2 inches in length by 1 inch in width (approx. 5 cm x 2.5 cm).\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Good antique condition. The heavy lead base is completely solid and sits perfectly flat. The brass pins exhibit a heavily aged, honest green verdigris patina and historic botanical oxidation between the rows, with the pins remaining structurally sound and ready for use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63854278181194,"sku":"ANt-26-10-08-15-20","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_9541_60820631-99ad-49c7-9b13-e8ac761b6a5d.jpg?v=1791469092","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-radcliffe-smith-co-miniature-flower-frog-pocket-sized-edwardian-pin-holder","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}