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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Two antique English sterling silver elephant pin cushions, the…

Antique English Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushions, Set of Two

Two antique English sterling silver elephant pin cushions, the larger 5.5 cm high, 7 cm long

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

Two antique metal animal pin cushions including a lion and a…

Antique Metal Lion and Tiger Pin Cushions, 9 cm Width

Two antique metal animal pin cushions including a lion and a tiger, width 9 cm longest

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

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions width 14.5 cm…

Antique Silver Shoe Form Pin Cushions - Set of Two

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions width 14.5 cm longest

Two antique silver metal animal pin cushions including a ram…

Antique Silver Animal Pin Cushions: Ram and Dog Pair

Two antique silver metal animal pin cushions including a ram and a dog, width 12 cm longest

Edwardian sterling silver figural pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian sterling silver figural pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1907, depicting a seated bird with its wings tucked and a straightforward gaze, total weight 112gm (weighted), height 5 cm

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 16…

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 16 cm long

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Two vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushions width 10 cmone…

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

Vintage tapestry covered pin cushion circular tapestry covered…

Vintage tapestry covered pin cushion circular tapestry covered pin cushion, on fitted wood base, diameter 12 cm.

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 13…

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 13 cm long

Two vintage silver metal shoe form pin cushions, length 14 cm…

Two vintage silver metal shoe form pin cushions, length 14 cm widest

Two vintage silver metal animal form pin cushions including a…

Two vintage silver metal animal form pin cushions including a dog and a bear, height 9 cm

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, M.Bros (Miller Brothers), in the form of a wheelbarrow with original pin cushion fabric, with spinning front wheel, total weight 18gm, height 3.5 cm x 6.7 cm length

George V sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1912, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a lamb with original blue pin cushion fabric to back, total weight 20.8gm, height 4.5 cm x 5.5 cm length

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd), in the form of a tortoise with blue velvet cushion, registered design no.469428, total weight 25gm…

George V gilt sterling silver Crown pin cushion, hallmarked…

George V gilt sterling silver Crown pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, C.E.T (Charles Edwin turner), in the form of King George V Coronation crown, registered design no.575261, total weight 30gm, height 6 cm x diameter 4 cm

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1910, R.P (Robert Pringle & Sons), in the form of a snooker table with green felt top, with two cues resting on surface, set above turned legs, registered design no.555119, total weight…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a rabbit with original cushion fabric, total weight 25.7gm, length 6 cm

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a standing camel, with red velvet cushion, total weight 62.6gm, height 7 cm and length 8 cm

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.

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

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

An Edwardian silver pig pin cushion, original cushion back.…

Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion by Boots Pure Drug Company

An Edwardian silver pig pin cushion, original cushion back. Birmingham 1906 by Boots Pure Drug Company, noted pin cushion makers. Length 5 cm.

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Duck Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1907, Sm& Co (Sampson Mordan), in the form of a miniature duck, with original purple velvet cushion, total weight 4.1gm, length 3.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Victorian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1891, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a heeled ladies shoe with decorative buckle ribbon, with blue velvet cushion, hallmarked to the side of the shoe arch, total weight 19…

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Pig Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1907, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a pig with brown fabric cushion, hallmarked to side of body alongside cushion, total weight 28.1gm, length 6.5 cm

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Silver Coronation Chair Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1901, L&S (Levi & Salaman), in the form of a miniature Coronation chair, a replica of King Edward I chair in Westminster Abbey, with original red velvet cushion, total weight 8.1gm,…

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Swan Pin Cushion with Hallmarks

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Saunders & Frank shepherd), in the form of a swan with original cushion, cushion worn to reveal original wood chip filling, with finely cast feathers and plummage…

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a frog with original red velvet cushion, hallmarked to side of body, total weight 37gm, height 3.2 x 6 cm length

Fine Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Large Edwardian Sterling Silver Duck Pin Cushion

Fine Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, S&Co (Sydney & Co), of unusual large size, in the form of a swimming duck with upswept webbed feet and realistic textured plumage, with registered design number to side, total weight…

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

Early silver plate miniature shoe pin cushion length 8 cm

Silver Plate Miniature Shoe Pin Cushion - 8cm Length

Early silver plate miniature shoe pin cushion length 8 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

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

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, carved ivory wheel with insert silk and…

Ivory Wheel Pin Cushion on Footed Base, 1840

Antique pin cushion, carved ivory wheel with insert silk and velvet on footed base, circa 1840

Antique pin cushion, carved bone in a shape of an urn, with…

Carved Bone Urn Pin Cushion, 1820s

Antique pin cushion, carved bone in a shape of an urn, with silk cushion cover. Circa 1820's

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

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

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 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

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

Sterling silver pin cushion, shoe shape with silver lace and…

London Hallmarked Silver Shoe Pin Cushion with Blue Velvet

Sterling silver pin cushion, shoe shape with silver lace and blue velvet, hallmarked London

Sterling silver pin cushion, in a form of a pig, hallmarks…

Silver Pig Pin Cushion with Rubbed Hallmarks

Sterling silver pin cushion, in a form of a pig, hallmarks rubbed off

Antique novelty pin cushion, large metal rabbit sewing pin…

Metal Rabbit Pin Cushion

Antique novelty pin cushion, large metal rabbit sewing pin cushion, marked to base

Antique sewing pin cushion, clamp holder urn ornate decorations…

Ornate Antique Sewing Pin Cushion with Blue Velvet

Antique sewing pin cushion, clamp holder urn ornate decorations with swallow on top and blue velvet pin cushion

A Colonial folk art pin cushion, cedar, horn, natural fibre and…

Colonial Pin Cushion with Natural Materials

A Colonial folk art pin cushion, cedar, horn, natural fibre and felt, early to mid 19th century 14 cm high, 17 cm wide

A Victorian brass pin cushion and tape measure, in the form of…

Victorian Lady's Shoe Pin Cushion and Tape Measure

A Victorian brass pin cushion and tape measure, in the form of a lady's shoe, the pin cushion cover worn away showing the metal grill, length 9 cm.

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.

An Edwardian silver boot form pin cushion, modelled as an old…

Edwardian Silver Boot Pin Cushion

An Edwardian silver boot form pin cushion, modelled as an old soft leather boot. Birmingham 1906.

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.

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

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

Silver plate Wheelbarrow form pin cushion length 11 cm.

Silver Wheelbarrow Pin Cushion - 11cm Length

Silver plate Wheelbarrow form pin cushion length 11 cm.

Early silver plate shoe form pin cushion length 8 cm.

Silver Shoe Pin Cushion - 8cm Length

Early silver plate shoe form pin cushion length 8 cm.

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

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

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

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion marked 925, width 3 cm

925 Silver Pig Pin Cushion, 3cm Width

Sterling silver pig formed pin cushion marked 925, width 3 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

Four 19th century ivory and bone sewing implements including…

Antique Ivory and Bone Sewing Implements Set

Four 19th century ivory and bone sewing implements including pin cushion clamp, pin cushion wheelbarrow, umbrella needle case and double ended emery, (4)

Two 'Shoe' pin cushions, one EPNS.

EPNS and Shoe Pin Cushions Set

Two 'Shoe' pin cushions, one EPNS.

Two Art Deco doll pin cushions made from half dolls

Art Deco Half Doll Pin Cushions

Two Art Deco doll pin cushions made from half dolls

Modern silver pig pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Modern silver pig pin cushion

Edward VII plated putti decorated pin cushion

Plated Putti Pin Cushion

Edward VII plated putti decorated pin cushion

English sterling silver pin cushion, beautifully modelled…

Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion from Birmingham Hallmark

English sterling silver pin cushion, beautifully modelled elephant solid sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham

Two sterling silver swan pin cushions, sterling .950, and…

Birmingham Swan Pin Cushions, Sterling Silver, 1908

Two sterling silver swan pin cushions, sterling .950, and Birmingham, 1908, Henry Matthews, height 6 cm, width 7.5 cm, and smaller

Edwardian sterling silver throne pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Silver Throne Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver throne pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, L&S (Levi & Salaman) modelled in the form of King Edward's throne in Westminster Abbey, the chair with red velvet pin cushion seat, supported by four lions, total weight 143gm,…

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

An uncommon Edwardian silver dog and cart pin cushion and…

Edwardian Silver Dog Cart Pin Cushion

An uncommon Edwardian silver dog and cart pin cushion and thimble holder, the cart with shell body on silver frame and wheels. Birmingham 1909 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Length 11.5 cm.

A group of 19th century sewing tools, including a miniature…

Antique Sewing Tools Set

A group of 19th century sewing tools, including a miniature carved bone lace tape measure, needle wheels, pin cushions, carved boxes.

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.

Silver swan pin cushion marked Birmingham 925. Approx length 55…

Birmingham 925 Swan Pin Cushion

Silver swan pin cushion marked Birmingham 925. Approx length 55 mm

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…

An uncommon Edwardian silver boot pin cushion, modelled with…

Edwardian Silver Boot Pin Cushion

An uncommon Edwardian silver boot pin cushion, modelled with open upper section and wrinkles of age, a pull (suspension) loop to the back. Chester 1910 by Samuel M Levi. Length 7.4 cm.

An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, a dark velvet pad…

Edwardian Silver Elephant Pin Cushion

An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, a dark velvet pad fitted to its back. Birmingham 1906 by Cohen & Charles. Length 6 cm.

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

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

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.

Good vintage half doll pin cushion 'arms away' figure, height…

Vintage Half Doll Pin Cushion Figure - Arms Away

Good vintage half doll pin cushion 'arms away' figure, height 12.5 cm

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

Edwardian sterling silver Lizard pin cushion hallmarked for…

Edwardian Lizard Pin Cushion - Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver Lizard pin cushion hallmarked for Birmingham 1907, maker Crisford and Norris, length 11 cm.

Edward VII sterling silver 'Bull' pin cushion hallmarked…

Edward VII Bull Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1906

Edward VII sterling silver 'Bull' pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1906, makers mark rubbed, width 5.5 cm

Edward VII sterling silver 'Duck' pin cushion hallmarked…

Edwardian Silver Duck Pin Cushion

Edward VII sterling silver 'Duck' pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1906, makers mark: Crisford & Norris Ltd, width 5.5 cm

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

Edward VII sterling silver 'Elephant' pin cushion hallmarked…

Edward VII Elephant Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1906

Edward VII sterling silver 'Elephant' pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1906, makers mark: Adie & Lovekin Ltd, width 4.5 cm

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

Floral Embossed Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a shoe, the exterior profusely embossed with floral decoration, Birmingham 1907. Length 12 cm.

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

Edwardian Silver Duck Pin Cushion

An Edwardian silver miniature pin cushion, in the form of a duck and with original cushion, Birmingham 1907. Length 3 cm.

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.

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.