Collecting sewing implements and accessories can be a fascinating hobby that allows one to explore the history of sewing and the evolution of sewing tools and techniques. The collection can range from antique sewing machines and vintage scissors to thimbles and pin cushions.

One of the most popular sewing implements collected is the sewing machine, which has a long history dating back to the early 19th century. Antique sewing machines are highly prized by collectors and can be found in a variety of styles and designs, ranging from simple hand-cranked models to ornate Victorian machines.

Other popular items include vintage scissors, which were often handmade and decorated with intricate designs, and thimbles, which were used to protect the fingers while sewing. Pin cushions, needle cases, and thread holders are also popular collectibles that come in a variety of styles and designs, from simple utilitarian objects to elaborately decorated pieces more...

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19th century Dutch 14ct gold needle case, stamped with 14ct oak…

19th century Dutch 14ct gold needle case, stamped with 14ct oak leaf hallmark to rim, decorated with machine turned bands to the top and bottom of the body and cover, total weight 6.25gm, length 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield,…

19th century silver filigree needle book, of miniature book…

19th century silver filigree needle book, of miniature book form, with stylised foliate motif to covers, opening to a silk lined inner cover with four velvet 'Pages' to secure needles, with needles, total weight 23gm, 5.5 cm x 4 cm

18th/19th century Dutch silver needle case, of tapered form,…

18th/19th century Dutch silver needle case, of tapered form, decorated with repeating panels depicting figures and flowers, total weight 20gm, length 9.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008

A rare antique French 18ct gold chatelaine needle case, 19th…

A rare antique French 18ct gold chatelaine needle case, 19th century, 7 cm long, 4.5 grams

Two Victorian Tunbridge ware needle cases & snuff box, 6.5 cm…

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Needle Cases and Snuff Box Set

Two Victorian Tunbridge ware needle cases & snuff box, 6.5 cm long (largest)

Three pieces Victorian mauchline ware, thimble case, needle…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Thimble, Needle, and Tape Measure Set

Three pieces Victorian mauchline ware, thimble case, needle case & tape measure

Two pieces Victorian mauchline ware, parasol form pincushion,…

Victorian Mauchline Ware: Pincushion, Needle Case & Gourd Container

Two pieces Victorian mauchline ware, parasol form pincushion, bottle form needle case & miniature gourd container with carved lid

Victorian mauchline ware pin cushion, needle case & puzzle box,…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Pin Cushion, Needle Case, Puzzle Box

Victorian mauchline ware pin cushion, needle case & puzzle box, 7 cm & 6 cm high, 7 cm long

Victorian mauchline ware needle case & notebook, 7.5 cm & 6.5…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Needle Case & Notebook: Miniature Collectibles

Victorian mauchline ware needle case & notebook, 7.5 cm & 6.5 cm lengths

Pair Victorian mauchline ware napkin rings, together with…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Napkin Rings and Needle Cases Set

Pair Victorian mauchline ware napkin rings, together with bottle & lighthouse form needle cases

Victorian brass butterfly sewing needle case made by W Avery…

Victorian Brass Butterfly Sewing Needle Case - Avery Ridditch

Victorian brass butterfly sewing needle case made by W Avery Ridditch (missing antennae)

Antique carved ivory needle case, in a form of a book, with…

Gilded Ivory Needle Case Book, 1850s

Antique carved ivory needle case, in a form of a book, with gilded foliate decorations and silk ribbon ties, circa 1850's

Antique sewing requisities, carved ivory, needle case bodkins

Carved Ivory Sewing Requisites and Bodkins

Antique sewing requisities, carved ivory, needle case bodkins

Antique needle case, carved ivory in a shape of closed parasol,…

Carved Ivory Parasol Needle Case

Antique needle case, carved ivory in a shape of closed parasol, height 11.5 cm

Collection barrel antique needle case, carved double sided…

Antique Acorn-Shaped Double Sided Needle Case

Collection barrel antique needle case, carved double sided needle case in a shape of acorns, circa 1800's, height 6.5 cm

Antique needle case, carved ivory in a shape of pea pod, height…

Ivory Pea Pod Needle Case

Antique needle case, carved ivory in a shape of pea pod, height 11 cm

Antique needle case, carved ivory with floral decoration to…

Floral Ivory Needle Case

Antique needle case, carved ivory with floral decoration to pull out lid, height 8.2 cm

Antique needle case, carved ivory decorated with grapes and…

Ivory Grape Needle Case

Antique needle case, carved ivory decorated with grapes and vine leaves with brass needle, shape pull out hinge

Antique needle case, carved ivory depicting dragon insects and…

Ivory Dragon Needle Case with Collection of Needles

Antique needle case, carved ivory depicting dragon insects and tree blossoms, screw top lid and collection of ivory needles, circa 1800's, height 15-8 cm

Antique carved ivory sewing case, complete with sterling silver…

Carved Ivory Sewing Case with Silver Accessories and Owl

Antique carved ivory sewing case, complete with sterling silver engraved, needle case, thimble scissors and owl

Mother of pearl box, hinged needle box with packets of needles

Hinged Mother of Pearl Needle Box with Needles

Mother of pearl box, hinged needle box with packets of needles

Early carved bone needle holder nut form carved needle case,…

Carved Bone Needle Case with Decorated Lid

Early carved bone needle holder nut form carved needle case, with decorated finial to lid, height 7 cm

Victorian carved Conquilla nut needle cases, beautifully carved…

Carved Conquilla Nut Needle Cases: Victorian Egg-Shaped Beauty

Victorian carved Conquilla nut needle cases, beautifully carved egg shape

Asprey London sewing box with fitted Asprey stainless steel…

Luxury Sewing Kit with Asprey Box & Sterling Silver Thimble

Asprey London sewing box with fitted Asprey stainless steel scissors, together with a sterling silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham 1912, maker: James Swann & Son, and a needle

Tibetan early 20th century waist Hung Horseman's needle case…

Tibetan Horseman's Needle Case and Tools

Tibetan early 20th century waist Hung Horseman's needle case and tools, of elongated wooden form, with inlaid stringing and brass mount, length 21.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins

Antique carved ivory needle case with screw on top, 8.7 cm long.

Carved Ivory Needle Case with Screw Top

Antique carved ivory needle case with screw on top, 8.7 cm long.

Victorian tortoiseshell needle case c.1880, see page 97 of the…

Victorian Tortoiseshell Needle Case, c.1880

Victorian tortoiseshell needle case c.1880, see page 97 of the Nerylla Taunton book

Antique Chinese carved bone needle case extensive carving to…

Carved Bone Needle Case with Intricate Chinese Design

Antique Chinese carved bone needle case extensive carving to case and cover, length 8 cm

Antique Mauchline needle case C1890, souvenir image The Quarry…

Mauchline Needle Case with Shrewsbury Quarry Souvenir Image

Antique Mauchline needle case C1890, souvenir image The Quarry Shrewsbury

Edwardian carved bone Stanhope needle case viewer depicting…

Antique Stanhope Needle Case Viewer of Constantinople Battleships

Edwardian carved bone Stanhope needle case viewer depicting Constantinople battleships at dock missing screw base

Five antique treen needle sewing cases length 9 cm longest

Antique Treen Sewing Needle Cases - Set of Five

Five antique treen needle sewing cases length 9 cm longest

Collection of sewing implements comprising 4 various thimbles…

5 Sewing Tools: Thimbles and Needle Case Collection

Collection of sewing implements comprising 4 various thimbles and a needle case

Early European 835 silver needle case. Hallmarked 835 silver.

835 Silver Needle Case from Early Europe

Early European 835 silver needle case. Hallmarked 835 silver.

A Georgian hallmarked silver needle case, interlocking circles…

Georgian Silver Needle Case with Interlocking Circles

A Georgian hallmarked silver needle case, interlocking circles patterns to uninscribed rectangular cartouche, few dents, interior with 3 compartments, base with hallmarks for Taylor and Perry, Birmingham, 1829, size 6 x 4 cm, wt. 24.10g.

A collection of seven Ivories including a two cigarette holders,…

Ivory Collection with Animals and Objects

A collection of seven Ivories including a two cigarette holders, monkeys, a camel, a donkey and needle box, early 20th century, height 2.5 - 5.5 cm, length 4 - 11 cm

Whale tooth needle case

Whale Tooth Needle Holder

Whale tooth needle case

Whalebone needle case

Whalebone Needle Case

Whalebone needle case

A 19th century 'palais royal' opaline glass etui of egg shape,…

Opaline Glass Etui with Gilt Ormolu Frame and Accessories

A 19th century 'palais royal' opaline glass etui of egg shape, with gilt ormolu frame suspended on chains and original finger ring, a gilt ball suspended from the base, opening to reveal a small fitted compartment with thimble, scissors, needle and case

Delightful early 19th century needle case. Tortoiseshell veneer,…

Tortoiseshell Needle Case in Knife Canteen Form

Delightful early 19th century needle case. Tortoiseshell veneer, in the form of a miniature knife canteen, height 5 cm

Carved ivory needle case, of rectangular form with rounded…

Ivory Needle Case with Four Compartments

Carved ivory needle case, of rectangular form with rounded edges, the interior revealing four cylindrical compartments with measurements, height 5.5 cm

Sterling silver embossed needle case

Embossed Sterling Silver Needle Case

Sterling silver embossed needle case

Sterling silver needle case

Silver Needle Case

Sterling silver needle case

Eastern carved ivory needle case, carved bird and blossom…

Carved Ivory Needle Case with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Eastern carved ivory needle case, carved bird and blossom decoration, (length 9 cm). .

Eight sterling silver items, 19th century and later, comprising…

Sterling Silver Pocket Knives and Utensils Set

Eight sterling silver items, 19th century and later, comprising five mother of pearl and sterling silver pocket knives, three in original leather sleeves. A mother of pearl and sterling silver snail fork, S. Mordan & Co. sterling silver cigar punch and…

Antique Chinese carved needle case with dragon decoration,…

Chinese Dragon Carved Needle Case

Antique Chinese carved needle case with dragon decoration, length 9 cm

A very rare Victorian silver novelty sewing etui, in the form…

Victorian Silver Lantern Sewing Etui

A very rare Victorian silver novelty sewing etui, in the form of a lantern. Fitted interior with bobbin holder and needle case by Henry William Dee, London, 1831. 6 cm high.

An antique velvet and gilt chatelaine etui, 19th century, the…

19th Century Velvet and Gilt Chatelaine Etui

An antique velvet and gilt chatelaine etui, 19th century, the deep green velvet pocket type etui with gilt metal patterned wire borders and a decorative pressed and pierced hanging clasp, with all components including thimble, scissors, button hook,…

An antique Alexandra type collapsible needle case, early 20th…

Antique collapsible needle case with vintage lady portrait

An antique Alexandra type collapsible needle case, early 20th century, the box with collapsible sides and inner sections, each wing housing a selection of hand sewing needles of differing sizes, the central section with pins, covered in original vintage…

Early Victorian carved bone hand needle case, length 11.5 cm

Victorian carved bone needle case, 11.5cm length

Early Victorian carved bone hand needle case, length 11.5 cm

Four old needle cases, one painted milk glass, the other silver…

Flower Family's Needle Cases Collection

Four old needle cases, one painted milk glass, the other silver plate, and two painted celluloid. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Three Victorian needle cases, two bone and one vegetable ivory,…

Victorian Carved Needle Cases from Flower Family Collection

Three Victorian needle cases, two bone and one vegetable ivory, all three carved and decorated. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Sterling silver needle case, hallmarked Chester 1898

Chester 1898 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Needle Case

Sterling silver needle case, hallmarked Chester 1898

Sterling silver embossed needle case, hallmarked Chester 1906

Embossed Sterling Silver Needle Case (1906)

Sterling silver embossed needle case, hallmarked Chester 1906

Carved ivory needle case

Ivory Needle Case

Carved ivory needle case

Antique sterling silver needle case, embossed decoration,…

Embossed Sterling Silver Needle Case, 8cm Length

Antique sterling silver needle case, embossed decoration, marked 'Sterling-925.' Length 8 cm, weight 12grams

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved needle case,c.1860 of cylindrical…

Qing Dynasty Carved Needle Case, c.1860

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved needle case,c.1860 of cylindrical form, carved with central roundel, surrounded by a fine scene of figures within a landscape, length 16.5 cm

Two sterling silver needle cases, of various design. Length 6…

Sterling Silver Needle Cases, 19.3g, 2 Designs, 6-7cm Length

Two sterling silver needle cases, of various design. Length 6 and 7 cm. Weight 19.3g

Pair of sterling silver needle cases, with light design. Length…

Lightweight Sterling Silver Needle Cases - 6cm Length

Pair of sterling silver needle cases, with light design. Length 6 cm. Weight 18.7g.

Pair of sterling silver needle cases, with light floral design.…

Floral Sterling Silver Needle Cases

Pair of sterling silver needle cases, with light floral design. Length 6.8 cm. Weight 16.8g.

Antique Chinese carved needle case, C:1880

Chinese Carved Needle Case, 1880

Antique Chinese carved needle case, C:1880

A sterling silver needle case, circa 1907. Height 7 cm. Weight…

1907 Sterling Silver Needle Case, 7cm Height

A sterling silver needle case, circa 1907. Height 7 cm. Weight 5.8g.

A needle case, the gilt body depicting an Italian character.…

Italian Character Gilt Needle Case

A needle case, the gilt body depicting an Italian character. Length 9 cm.

A collection of whalebone implements, bodkins, needle cases,…

Whalebone Collection: Implements, Bodkins, Spoons and More

A collection of whalebone implements, bodkins, needle cases, boot hook, spoons, etc. the longest 17 cm long

Three sterling silver needle cases, plain and foliate design.…

Sterling Silver Needle Cases Set

Three sterling silver needle cases, plain and foliate design. Length6.7 and 7 cm. Total weight 32.2g

A collection of five Tartanware needle and other containers,…

Scottish Tartanware Needle Containers Collection

A collection of five Tartanware needle and other containers, Scottish, circa 1808, labelled Albert 5.5 cm long, circular box with penny red cover 4.5 cm diameter, circular box labelled Colquhoun 3.5 cm long, a faceted box labelled Cameron 5.2 cm and…

Two Tartanware cylindrical cases Scottish, circa 1880, one…

Scottish Tartanware Cylindrical Cases, 1880

Two Tartanware cylindrical cases Scottish, circa 1880, one labelled Stuart, the other labelled McIntosh, 9 cm high and 8 cm high

Two silver needle cases, foliate detail.

Foliate Silver Needle Cases

Two silver needle cases, foliate detail.

Bilston & Battersea enamel mushroom needle case, height 6 cm…

Enamel Mushroom Needle Case with Box and Certificate

Bilston & Battersea enamel mushroom needle case, height 6 cm approx, in original box with certificate

Antique ivory needle case, heavily carved with contents, 16 cm…

Heavily Carved Antique Ivory Needle Case with Contents

Antique ivory needle case, heavily carved with contents, 16 cm long approx. .

A whalebone needle case with cup and dice, 19th century, 10.5 cm

Whalebone Needle Case with Cup and Dice

A whalebone needle case with cup and dice, 19th century, 10.5 cm

Early doll form needle case. Porcelain headed doll in…

Porcelain Doll Needle Case

Early doll form needle case. Porcelain headed doll in embroidered silk needle case. Height 12 cm (doll)

A silver seal case and a needle case, cylindrical seal case…

Silver Seal and Needle Case Set

A silver seal case and a needle case, cylindrical seal case containing engraved miniature glass seals (no makers mark) and a needle case; Arthur Downing Ltd, Birmingham, 1913.

A whalebone needle case in the form of an umbrella and fist,…

Whalebone Umbrella Fist Needle Case

A whalebone needle case in the form of an umbrella and fist, mid 19th century. 13 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export

Continental silver figural needle case

Figural Continental Silver Needle Case

Continental silver figural needle case

Decoupage lacquered needle box

Lacquered Decoupage Needle Box

Decoupage lacquered needle box

Whalebone needle case, bone apple corer & ornament, 19th…

19th Century Whalebone Needle Case and Ornament

Whalebone needle case, bone apple corer & ornament, 19th century. Largest 12 cm.

Vintage Italian gilded egg form needle case 5.7 cm with fitted…

Italian Gilded Egg Needle Case with Fitted Interior

Vintage Italian gilded egg form needle case 5.7 cm with fitted interior

Ivory acorn shaped needle/thimble case

Ivory Acorn Needle Case

Ivory acorn shaped needle/thimble case

Antique needle case, with tortoise shell & mother of pearl…

Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Decoration

Antique needle case, with tortoise shell & mother of pearl decoration, 5 cm high approx.

Antique needle case, with abalone & mother of pearl decoration,…

Abalone and Mother of Pearl Antique Needle Case

Antique needle case, with abalone & mother of pearl decoration, 5 cm high approx.

An Eclectic group of eleven silver items, from late 19th…

Eclectic Collection of Silver Items

An Eclectic group of eleven silver items, from late 19th century onwards, including a Victorian sterling needle case; six sterling silver teaspoons, 1899 Birmingham with maker's marks for Henry Matthews; three salt spoons, one sterling and two Italian;…

A carved horn archers ring with silk needlework case engraved…

Chinese Archer's Ring with Silk Case

A carved horn archers ring with silk needlework case engraved with Chinese character marks. Diameter 3.4 mm; height 2.9 cm

Vintage wooden needle case 12 cm long approx

Vintage Wooden Needle Case - 12cm Long

Vintage wooden needle case 12 cm long approx

Two silver needle cases stamped 925, 6.3 cm long

925 Silver Needle Cases, 6.3 cm Long (Pair)

Two silver needle cases stamped 925, 6.3 cm long

French silver gilt Pallai Royale needle case

Silver gilt needle case with royal emblem

French silver gilt Pallai Royale needle case

Rare antique French 19th century shaped front lift top box,…

Antique French Needlework Upholstered Lift Top Box

Rare antique French 19th century shaped front lift top box, upholstered in needlework with studded trim, approx 85 cm wide, 70 cm high

Antique painted ivory needle holder circa1900, 10 cm long

Antique Ivory Needle Holder, 1900

Antique painted ivory needle holder circa1900, 10 cm long

Antique 19th century carved ivory needle case

19th Century Carved Ivory Needle Case

Antique 19th century carved ivory needle case

Antique and vintage sewing equipment: comprising 'Morris and…

Antique Sewing Equipment Set

Antique and vintage sewing equipment: comprising 'Morris and Yeomans Lace Tablets' (3); needle case and pin cushions (3) (7 items)

Antique sewing equipment: ivory tape measure, pin cushion,…

Antique Sewing Set: Ivory, Mother of Pearl, and More

Antique sewing equipment: ivory tape measure, pin cushion, needle case, spool case and mother of pearl needle case with needles. (5 items)

Group of antique sewing equipment. Noted Tunbridge pin cushion;…

Antique Sewing Equipment Set

Group of antique sewing equipment. Noted Tunbridge pin cushion; Melbourne exhibition needle book; 'Beatrice Patent' needle cases (2); ivory needle book, implements etc (16 items)

Antique ivory sewing clamp and ivory needle case with carved…

Ivory Sewing Clamp and Needle Case with Crown Finials

Antique ivory sewing clamp and ivory needle case with carved Crown finials. (2 items)

Antique ivory needle holder with gold fittings, and blue cameo…

Antique Ivory Needle Holder with Gold and Cameo

Antique ivory needle holder with gold fittings, and blue cameo to top

Antique French ivory needle holder with gold fittings and…

French Ivory Needle Holder with Gold Fittings and Mirror

Antique French ivory needle holder with gold fittings and mirror and steel decoration. Minor losses

Mother of pearl fish bottle opener, army & Navy needle packets,…

Assorted Collectibles

Mother of pearl fish bottle opener, army & Navy needle packets, pill box, figure, portrait, bowl & spirit labels

Three various needle cases including mother of pearl and silver

Assorted Needle Cases: Mother of Pearl and Silver

Three various needle cases including mother of pearl and silver