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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Four silver pin cushions, in the form of Grecian sandals.

Grecian Sandal Pin Cushions

Four silver pin cushions, in the form of Grecian sandals.

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a bird.

Silver Bird Pin Cushion

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a bird.

Two antique silver metal elephant pin cushions width 8.5 cm…

Pair of Antique Silver Elephant Pin Cushions, 8.5 cm

Two antique silver metal elephant pin cushions width 8.5 cm longest

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

A pair of pin cushions, shaped as rabbits, sterling silver…

Rabbit Pin Cushions: Sterling Silver and Blue Velvet

A pair of pin cushions, shaped as rabbits, sterling silver ornamented with blue velvet. Total weight 26.5g

English sterling silver pin cushion, of domed form, with purple…

Sterling Silver Pin Cushion with Purple Velvet Cover

English sterling silver pin cushion, of domed form, with purple velvet cover and silver surround, diameter 7 cm

Two sterling silver shoe shaped pin cushions

Silver Shoe Pin Cushions

Two sterling silver shoe shaped pin cushions

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked London 1880, in the…

1880 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Wine Barrel Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked London 1880, in the shape of a wine barrel.

Large rare American boot form pin cushion

Rare American Boot Pin Cushion

Large rare American boot form pin cushion

Edward VII sterling silver shoe formed pin cushion hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Edward VII sterling silver shoe formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1906, maker: Tozer, Kernsley & Fisher, width 6.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver cased pin cushion London 1874, maker…

Victorian Silver Pin Cushion with Velvet Cushion

Victorian sterling silver cased pin cushion London 1874, maker Martin hall & Co, tri-footed, with velvet covered cushion

Two silver pin cushions in the form a pheasant.

Pair of Pheasant Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions in the form a pheasant.

Two silver rabbit pin cushions

Pair of Silver Rabbit Pin Cushions

Two silver rabbit pin cushions

Two vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushions width 10 cmone…

Two vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushions width 10 cmone cushion missing

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1910,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, Chester 1910

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1910, of rectangular form, with velvet cushion insert, length 5.5 cm

A sterling silver cushion top jewellery box and one other, 1909…

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Jewelry Boxes

A sterling silver cushion top jewellery box and one other, 1909 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd, and; first half 20th century, other, a hexagonal silver box on cusped feet, silk…

Australian silver plated Kangaroo pin cushion, 10 cm high

Silver Plated Kangaroo Pin Cushion - 10cm High

Australian silver plated Kangaroo pin cushion, 10 cm high

A silver plate kangaroo pin cushion and a carved ivory kangaroo,…

Kangaroo Pin Cushion and Carved Ivory Figurine

A silver plate kangaroo pin cushion and a carved ivory kangaroo, the largest 7 cm tall

A small collection of silver plate and white metal, comprising…

Australian-themed Silver Plate and White Metal Collection

A small collection of silver plate and white metal, comprising a small waratah embossed dish, shoe pin cushion, an Australian work men badge, a stand and a kangaroo decorated jewel box, the box 7 cm high.

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

Various metal bulldogs includes penholder, car mascot, pin…

Metal Bulldog Collection: Penholder, Car Mascot, Paperweight & More

Various metal bulldogs includes penholder, car mascot, pin cushion, paperweight etc largest measures 11 cm high, (14)

Antique pin cushion, carved ivory chalice with mustard velvet…

Ivory Chalice Pin Cushion

Antique pin cushion, carved ivory chalice with mustard velvet cushion. Circa 1800's, height 4.2 cm

Sterling silver pin cushion sewing box hallmarked London 1904,…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pin Cushion Sewing Box (1904)

Sterling silver pin cushion sewing box hallmarked London 1904, diameter 0 cm approx

Four various vintage shoe formed pin cushions width 15 cm

Vintage Shoe Pin Cushions Set of 4

Four various vintage shoe formed pin cushions width 15 cm

A small fine quality 'fern' wood pin cushion, on short pedestal…

Fernwood Pin Cushion on Pedestal

A small fine quality 'fern' wood pin cushion, on short pedestal support. Diameter 9 cm

Three early 20th century figurative metal pin cushions, an…

Three early 20th century figurative metal pin cushions, an elephant, a lion and a dog. Length longest 8 cm. (3)

Antique carved ivory pin cushion, with double sided flower head…

Double-sided Ivory Flower Pin Cushion with Velvet Base

Antique carved ivory pin cushion, with double sided flower head decoration and brown velvet

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

1889 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked London 1889, maker CS and FS (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd)

Victorian inlaid treen pin cushion, in the form of bellows, 18.…

Victorian Inlaid Treen Bellows Pin Cushion

Victorian inlaid treen pin cushion, in the form of bellows, 18.2 cm wide

Silver pig pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Silver pig pin cushion

Early English porcelain cat pin cushion H10.5 cm approx

English Porcelain Cat Pin Cushion - Antique

Early English porcelain cat pin cushion H10.5 cm approx

Antique boxwood sewing clamp, with pin cushion, 18 cm high…

Antique Boxwood Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

Antique boxwood sewing clamp, with pin cushion, 18 cm high approx

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked London 1885…

1885 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked London 1885 (Francis Higgins III), 5.5 cm diameter approx

Sterling silver Art Deco elephant pin cushion stamped 925

Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion

Sterling silver Art Deco elephant pin cushion stamped 925

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

American Silver Baby Shoe Pin Cushion

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

A late Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a shoe,…

Edwardian Silver Shoe Pin Cushion, Chester 1910

A late Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a shoe, wooden soles and with original cushion, Chester 1910.

Two sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as rabbits. Length 3.5…

Rabbit-Shaped Sterling Silver Pin Cushions

Two sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as rabbits. Length 3.5 cm. Weight 20.6g

Two antique metal shoe form pin cushions width 12.5 cm longest

Antique Metal Shoe Form Pin Cushions Set of Two

Two antique metal shoe form pin cushions width 12.5 cm longest

An antique silver plated pin cushion, 19th century, 9.5 cm high,…

19th Century Silver Plated Pin Cushion

An antique silver plated pin cushion, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 17 cm long

A pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as pigs. Length…

Silver Pig Pin Cushions

A pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as pigs. Length 2.5 cm. Total weight 23.6g.

A Victorian beaded and velvet pin cushion, of shaped form with…

A Victorian beaded and velvet pin cushion, of shaped form with clusters of clear, white and pearlescent beads. Width 22 cm.

Three novelty pin cushions, the first a lady's shoe, the second…

Three novelty pin cushions, the first a lady's shoe, the second a shell tortoise, the third a foot stool with boot, circa 1890s. (3) with a variety of hat pins.

Two silver pin cushions, being a round cushion hallmarked…

Silver Pin Cushions and Miniature Bird

Two silver pin cushions, being a round cushion hallmarked Chester 1905, 6.5 cm diameter, together with a miniature bird pin cushion

Three silver pin cushions comprising frog, pheasant and rabbit.…

925 Silver Frog, Pheasant, and Rabbit Pin Cushions

Three silver pin cushions comprising frog, pheasant and rabbit. Each stamped 925

Edward VII sterling silver 'chair' pin cushion hallmarked…

Antique Sterling Silver Pin Cushion Chair - Birmingham 1905

Edward VII sterling silver 'chair' pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1905, makers mark rubbed

Victorian carved ivory pin cushion together with a acorn shaped…

Carved Ivory Pin Cushion and Tape Measure Set

Victorian carved ivory pin cushion together with a acorn shaped tape measure.

2 sterling silver novelty pin cushions, hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Novelty Pin Cushions: Baby Crib & Cap

2 sterling silver novelty pin cushions, hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker 'W.K.' formed as a baby's crib, the other in the form of a cap, marked .925. W47g total

An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a pig, with…

Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1910

An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a pig, with original cushion, Birmingham 1910, 26gm, length 7.5 cm.

Edwardian basket pin cushion, bouquet of flowers in a basket…

Edwardian Flower Basket Pin Cushion

Edwardian basket pin cushion, bouquet of flowers in a basket with red velvet cushion

Antique 800 silver shoe form container, (probably pin cushion)…

800 Silver Shoe Form Container

Antique 800 silver shoe form container, (probably pin cushion) 17.5 cm wide, 136 grams approx

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1903

Birmingham 1903 Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1903

Vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushion, 5.5 cm high

Vintage Bulldog Pin Cushion in Silver Metal

Vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushion, 5.5 cm high

Antique German steel 'third hand' sewing clamp, with pin…

Antique German Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

Antique German steel 'third hand' sewing clamp, with pin cushion, 14 cm high approx

Three various vintage animal metal pin cushions comprising an…

Vintage Animal Pin Cushions Set

Three various vintage animal metal pin cushions comprising an elephant, a bird and a duck, height 6.5 cm

Oriental carved ivory pin cushion with two piece carved ivory…

Carved Ivory Pin Cushion with Detached Frame

Oriental carved ivory pin cushion with two piece carved ivory frame, needs repair to reattach the pieces, diameter 6 cm.

An Edwardian silver mounted and glass pin cushion, modelled as…

An Edwardian silver mounted and glass pin cushion, modelled as a duck, London 1903. Length 7.5 cm.

Three vintage ivory and bone sewing items, includes a carved…

Vintage Ivory and Bone Sewing Set

Three vintage ivory and bone sewing items, includes a carved ivory cotton reel clamp, other reel and basket form pin cushion.

Vintage continental silver swan pin cushion, with cut glass…

Continental Silver Swan Pin Cushion with Cut Glass Base

Vintage continental silver swan pin cushion, with cut glass base, stamped 800

Antique silver pin cushion, with raised scrolling floral and…

Floral Antique Silver Pin Cushion - 7cm Wide

Antique silver pin cushion, with raised scrolling floral and foliage design, 7 cm wide approx.

Sterling silver bird formed pin cushion marked 925, height 3 cm

925 Silver Bird Pin Cushion, 3cm Height

Sterling silver bird formed pin cushion marked 925, height 3 cm

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham,…

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham, year and makers mark rubbed, width 8 cm

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham…

Antique Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1907, maker: E F Braham Ltd Edward Foligne Braham, width 5 cm

Early parrot formed metal pin cushion height 6.5 cm

Vintage Metal Parrot Pin Cushion - 6.5cm Height

Early parrot formed metal pin cushion height 6.5 cm

Edward VII sterling silver shoe formed pin cushion hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Edward VII sterling silver shoe formed pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1906, makers mark rubbed, width 8 cm

Sterling silver bird form pin cushion, hallmarked Chester 1906…

Antique Bird Pin Cushion & Thimble Set

Sterling silver bird form pin cushion, hallmarked Chester 1906 & a antique metal thimble

A novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a shoe,…

Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion, 1904 Birmingham

A novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a shoe, 1904 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Levi & Salaman, the lady's shoe with a Louis heel and bow, with a later velvet cushion hallmarked to the side, length 7 cm

A novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a pig,…

Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion, 1910 Birmingham

A novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, 1910 Birmingham, with rubbed maker's mark, a corpulent naturalistic pig with the original green velvet cushion hallmarked to the side, length 5.5 cm

A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of an elephant, late…

Silver Elephant Pin Cushion with Green Velvet Cushion

A novelty silver pin cushion in the form of an elephant, late 19th to early 20th century, no date, partial maker's marks MB., a naturalistic elephant with the original green velvet cushion, length 4.5 cm

Sterling silver double swan pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham 1907 Sterling Silver Double Swan Pin Cushion

Sterling silver double swan pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1907

An Edwardian silver pin cushion in the form of a court shoe;…

Edwardian Silver Court Shoe Pin Cushion

An Edwardian silver pin cushion in the form of a court shoe; Levi & Salaman, Birmingham,1906.

Victorian burr walnut sewing work box, rosewood banded with…

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Sewing Work Box

Victorian burr walnut sewing work box, rosewood banded with mother of pearl and abalone inlays, fitted interior top tray still with work contents of cottons, pin cushions and various

An Edwardian miniature silver pin cushion, in the form of a…

Edwardian Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion

An Edwardian miniature silver pin cushion, in the form of a rabbit, stamped SILVER to base. Length 3 cm.

Edwardian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked, London,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion, London 1900

Edwardian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked, London, 1900, L& S, length 7 cm

A collection of silverplated vessels and accoutrements,…

Silverplated Australian-themed Vessels and Accoutrements

A collection of silverplated vessels and accoutrements, comprising eleven pieces including a kangaroo bread serving fork, a kookaburra paper knife, a coppered kangaroo paper knife, a platypus medallion, a kangaroo pin cushion, a cork screw, a bottle…

Antique continental silver swan form container, (probably pin…

Continental Silver Swan Pin Cushion Container

Antique continental silver swan form container, (probably pin cushion) 12.5 cm high, 198 grams approx

Vintage metal dog formed pin cushion height 7.5 cm

Metal Dog Pin Cushion - Vintage

Vintage metal dog formed pin cushion height 7.5 cm

Vintage silver settee form pin cushion embossed putti…

Embossed Silver Settee Pin Cushion with Putti Decoration

Vintage silver settee form pin cushion embossed putti decoration, with fabric covered seat for pin cushion, length 6 cm

A Victorian silver pin cushion in the form of a handled vessel;…

Victorian Silver Vessel Pin Cushion

A Victorian silver pin cushion in the form of a handled vessel; James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, London, 1892.

A Victorian silver pin cushion, in the form of a horse hoof,…

Victorian Silver Horse Hoof Pin Cushion, London 1873

A Victorian silver pin cushion, in the form of a horse hoof, armorial of bearded gent to the front. London 1873 by Edward H Stockwell. 64gm.

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

Red Velvet Clamp Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

Cosy doll and pin cushion doll, pink silk dressed pin cushion…

Pink Silk Doll with Artic Fox Fur

Cosy doll and pin cushion doll, pink silk dressed pin cushion form half doll and lounge seated full doll holding artic fox fur

Pin cushion antique sewing clamp, carved ivory with blue silk…

Antique Ivory Sewing Clamp with Blue Cushion Cover

Pin cushion antique sewing clamp, carved ivory with blue silk cushion cover

Brass 'third hand' sewing clamp, with pin cushion, 14 cm high…

Brass Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

Brass 'third hand' sewing clamp, with pin cushion, 14 cm high approx

A miniature silver pin cushion, in the shape of a Dutch clog,…

Miniature Dutch Clog Silver Pin Cushion

A miniature silver pin cushion, in the shape of a Dutch clog, stamped 835 to base. Length 3.5 cm.

Edward VII sterling silver pin cushion Birmingham 1906, makers…

Edwardian Pig Pin Cushion by Walker and Hall

Edward VII sterling silver pin cushion Birmingham 1906, makers Walker and Hall, interesting pig form pin cushion length 5.5 cm approx; weight 14grams approx.

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

1905 Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

Victorian novelty bronze pin cushion, in the form of a startled…

Bronze Startled Cat Pin Cushion (missing cushion)

Victorian novelty bronze pin cushion, in the form of a startled cat, in black finish, a/f (cushion missing), length 9 cm

Sterling silver pin cushion, solid silver banded pin cushion…

Embossed Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, London 1904

Sterling silver pin cushion, solid silver banded pin cushion decorated with embossed decoration depicting romantic country scenes, padded black velvet with blue silk interior and hinged lid, hallmarked London 1904

Antique pin cushion clamp, carved ivory depicting insect and…

Ivory Insect Pin Cushion Clamp

Antique pin cushion clamp, carved ivory depicting insect and foliage

Antique pin cushion clamp, carved ivory with round red velvet…

Ivory Pin Cushion Clamp, 1850

Antique pin cushion clamp, carved ivory with round red velvet cushion. Circa 1850, height 12.5 cm

Antique ivory pin cushion, carved ivory depicting apples and…

Carved Ivory Pin Cushion with Fruit and Flowers

Antique ivory pin cushion, carved ivory depicting apples and pears and flowers to top cover and green silk

Four vintage metal animal pin cushions H10 cm approx (tallest)

Vintage Metal Animal Pin Cushions Set

Four vintage metal animal pin cushions H10 cm approx (tallest)

Edward VII sterling silver pin cushion Birmingham 1907, swan…

Edwardian Swan Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1907

Edward VII sterling silver pin cushion Birmingham 1907, swan form, with velvet cushion for pins, height 4 cm

A novelty silver pin cushion as a swan, Birmingham 1901 by Levi…

Silver Swan Pin Cushion, 1901

A novelty silver pin cushion as a swan, Birmingham 1901 by Levi & Salaman, length 5 cm.

Clamp pin cushion, bird

Avian Clamp Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, bird

An Edwardian silver swan pin cushion, cushion worn, Birmingham…

Edwardian Silver Swan Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1908

An Edwardian silver swan pin cushion, cushion worn, Birmingham 1908 by Robert Pringle & Sons, length 7 cm