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 silver animal pin cushions, one a frog the other a pheasant.

Silver Animal Pin Cushions: Frog and Pheasant

Two silver animal pin cushions, one a frog the other a pheasant.

Sterling silver pin cushion & one other, The silver pin cushion…

1938 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pin cushion & one other, The silver pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham circa 1938, 5 cm high approx.

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 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.

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1900, 9 cm wide

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

Two Victorian sterling silver pin cushions, marks of James…

Pair of Duck Pin Cushions, Victorian Silver

Two Victorian sterling silver pin cushions, marks of James Beebe, London, 1885, each modelled as a duck, hallmarked (2). Approx. Weight 91 grams

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

1905 Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1903

Birmingham 1903 Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

Sterling silver pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1903

Vintage metal shoe/pin cushion H16.5 cm approx

Metal Shoe Pin Cushion - Vintage Design

Vintage metal shoe/pin cushion H16.5 cm approx

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

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)

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 pair of brass mounted silk weaving bobbins, French, 19th…

Brass-Mounted Silk Weaving Bobbins, French 19th Century

A pair of brass mounted silk weaving bobbins, French, 19th century. 41 cm long, 8 cm wide each

A chatelaine tape measure.

Vintage Chatelaine Tape Measure

A chatelaine tape measure.

A carved ivory winding clamp.

Ivory Winding Clamp Sculpture

A carved ivory winding clamp.

A silk and paper pin cushion, with typical Victorian verse,…

Victorian Pin Cushion with Verse

A silk and paper pin cushion, with typical Victorian verse, circa 1840.

Three various bobbins, circa 1850, two pewter bound.

1850 Pewter-Bound Bobbins (Set of 3)

Three various bobbins, circa 1850, two pewter bound.

Three bone bobbins.

Bone Bobbins Trio

Three bone bobbins.

A mid 19th century cast iron wool winder, on stand.

Cast Iron Wool Winder on Stand (9 words)

A mid 19th century cast iron wool winder, on stand.

An ivory pin cushion (a/f).

Ivory Pin Cushion Antique Find

An ivory pin cushion (a/f).

An Irish silk pin cushion, circa 1850, and a L'Epingle paper…

Antique Pin Cushions: Irish Silk & L'Epingle Paper

An Irish silk pin cushion, circa 1850, and a L'Epingle paper pin cushion.

Two carved ivory clamps (one a/f).

Carved Ivory Clamps (One Damaged)

Two carved ivory clamps (one a/f).

A boxed pair of ivory winding clamps, circa 1830.

Ivory Winding Clamps, Boxed Pair, 1830

A boxed pair of ivory winding clamps, circa 1830.

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

Two silver rabbit pin cushions

Pair of Silver Rabbit Pin Cushions

Two silver rabbit pin cushions

Two silver frog pin cushions

Silver Frog Pin Cushions Duo

Two silver frog pin cushions

Two silver pin cushions in the form of a Grecian sandle.

Grecian Sandal Silver Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions in the form of a Grecian sandle.

Two silver pin cushions in the form a pheasant.

Pair of Pheasant Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions in the form a pheasant.

Two whalebone miniature work clamps, 19th century, 5 cm and 7 cm

19th Century Whalebone Miniature Work Clamps (Pair)

Two whalebone miniature work clamps, 19th century, 5 cm and 7 cm

A cotton reel holder, whalebone, walrus ivory and timber, 19th…

19th Century Cotton Reel Holder with Whalebone and Ivory

A cotton reel holder, whalebone, walrus ivory and timber, 19th century, 16 cm high

Sterling silver double swan pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham 1901 Sterling Silver Double Swan Pin Cushion

Sterling silver double swan pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1901

Green alabaster pear shaped pin cushion holder, with thimble

Green Alabaster Pear Pin Cushion with Thimble Holder

Green alabaster pear shaped pin cushion holder, with thimble

Two silver pin cushions, both in the form of a pheasant.

Pair of Pheasant Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions, both in the form of a pheasant.

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

Silver Bird Pin Cushion

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

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

Grecian Sandal Pin Cushions

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

Two silver pin cushions, in the form of frogs.

Frog-shaped Silver Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions, in the form of frogs.

Pair of sterling silver shoe pin cushions, hallmarked…

1906 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushions

Pair of sterling silver shoe pin cushions, hallmarked Birmingham 1906

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

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

Sterling silver rose pin cushion, hallmarked London 1953

1953 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Rose Pin Cushion

Sterling silver rose pin cushion, hallmarked London 1953

A sterling silver jewel box, of circular form with three claw…

1919 Sterling Silver Jewel Box with Velvet Lining

A sterling silver jewel box, of circular form with three claw style feet. Refurbished black velvet lined interior and velvet pin cushion style lid. Hallmarked: Birmingham: 1919-20. Maker: H & H.

Five vintage bone lace bobbins

Vintage Bone Lace Bobbins Set

Five vintage bone lace bobbins

Nineteen vintage lace bobbins

Nineteen Lace Bobbins: Vintage Collection

Nineteen vintage lace bobbins

Two pin cushions, shaped as frogs.

Frog-shaped Pin Cushions

Two pin cushions, shaped as frogs.

Edwardian sterling silver basket pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Pin Cushion with Thimble

Edwardian sterling silver basket pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 11 cm high approx. includes a sterling silver thimble

Silver pig pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Silver pig pin cushion

Silver shoe pin cushion

Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Silver shoe pin cushion

Three vintage pin cushion shoes

Vintage Pin Cushion Shoe Trio

Three vintage pin cushion shoes

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

Shoe pin cushion, size: approx 5 by 8 cm

Shoe Pin Cushion: Compact and Convenient Sewing Companion

Shoe pin cushion, size: approx 5 by 8 cm

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

A collection of whalebone sewing implements, 19th century,…

Whalebone Sewing Set

A collection of whalebone sewing implements, 19th century, comprising pin cushion, bobbin holder, bodkins, thimble case, thread shuttle and napkin ring

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)

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

An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin

Ivory Bellay Pin/Bobbin

An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin

Two vintage shoe pin cushions

Vintage Shoe Pin Cushions - Pair

Two vintage shoe pin cushions

A sterling silver pin cushion, with light relief foliate design,…

Foliate Design Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, London 1889

A sterling silver pin cushion, with light relief foliate design, circular base. Diameter 5.5 cm. Franz Schiebner, London 1889.

Edwardian sterling silver elephant pin cushion, pilling a…

Edwardian Silver Elephant Pin Cushion with Mother of Pearl Cart

Edwardian sterling silver elephant pin cushion, pilling a mother of pearl cart, Aide & Lovekin Birmingham 1908

Antique figural pin cushion, early figure of a woman…

Antique Woman Figural Pin Cushion

Antique figural pin cushion, early figure of a woman surmounting a suede covered conical base. Registration mark to reverse, height 7 cm (total).

Two pin cushions, shaped as shoes. Length 3.7 cm. Total weight…

Shoe-shaped Pin Cushions: 3.7cm Length, 12.9g Weight

Two pin cushions, shaped as shoes. Length 3.7 cm. Total weight 12.9g.

Pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as pheasants.…

Sterling Silver Pheasant Pin Cushions

Pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as pheasants. Length 4.7 cm. Total weight 17.7g.

Pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as swans. Length 3.…

Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushions

Pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as swans. Length 3.7 cm. Total weight 47.3g.

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

Frog-shaped Sterling Silver Pin Cushions

A pair of sterling silver pin cushions, shaped as frogs. Length 2.3 cm. Total weight 19.1g.

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.

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

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

Two early sterling silver pincushions, including circular based,…

Early Sterling Silver Pincushions, Birmingham 1906-1910

Two early sterling silver pincushions, including circular based, Birmingham 1910, and canoe shaped, Birmingham 1906. Length 8 cm (canoe).

A sterling silver pin cushion, shaped as a duck. Length 3.5 cm

Silver Duck Pin Cushion - 3.5 cm Length

A sterling silver pin cushion, shaped as a duck. Length 3.5 cm

An oak spinning wheel, Continental, late 19th century, 95 cm…

Late 19th Century Continental Oak Spinning Wheel

An oak spinning wheel, Continental, late 19th century, 95 cm high, 86 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A silver shoe pin cushion, in the form of a high heel Turkish…

Turkish Slipper Pin Cushion: A Chic Sewing Accessory

A silver shoe pin cushion, in the form of a high heel Turkish slipper.

Antique oak & elm spinning wheel, 81 cm high, purchased from…

Antique Spinning Wheel - March 1978 Purchase

Antique oak & elm spinning wheel, 81 cm high, purchased from Stanley Lipscombe, March 1978

Vintage sterling silver pin cushion, pierced sterling silver…

Sterling Silver Pin Cushion with Padded Insert

Vintage sterling silver pin cushion, pierced sterling silver base, with padded pin cushion insert. Diameter 10 cm, weight 80 grams (silver only).

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

George III Anglo-Indian bone and ivory sewing box, c. 1810, of…

George III Sewing Box, Bone and Ivory, c. 1810

George III Anglo-Indian bone and ivory sewing box, c. 1810, of octagonal shape, raised on eight ball feet, lid with brown velvet pin cushion, interior with blue silk lining, height 9 cm width 28 cm depth 23 cm

A Victorian novelty china dog with fly tape measure, the fly…

Victorian Fly Dog Tape Measure

A Victorian novelty china dog with fly tape measure, the fly sits at his tail and extends to show a fabric tape measure. Height 4.3 cm

A late Victorian silver pin box, the hinged lid mounted with a…

Victorian Silver Pin Box with Mounted Pin

A late Victorian silver pin box, the hinged lid mounted with a pin. Birmingham 1898 by Levi & Salaman.

An Edwardian silver cased tape measure and carved bone needle…

Edwardian Silver Tape Measure and Bone Needle Case

An Edwardian silver cased tape measure and carved bone needle case, the circular retracting steel tape by Chesterman. Birmingham 1904 by E.S. Barnsley & Co.

Collection of various G-clamps

Assorted G-Clamps Collection

Collection of various G-clamps

Two 90 degree clamps and a vice (probably for framing)

90 Degree Clamps and Vice for Framing

Two 90 degree clamps and a vice (probably for framing)

Vintage English sewing tidy with thimble, etc

English Sewing Tidy with Thimble and More

Vintage English sewing tidy with thimble, etc

Two pin cushions, shaped as shoes, sterling silver. Weight 9.4g.

Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushions (9.4g)

Two pin cushions, shaped as shoes, sterling silver. Weight 9.4g.

A collection of old beaded lace bobbins, bone and wood.

Antique Beaded Lace Bobbins Collection

A collection of old beaded lace bobbins, bone and wood.

An early 20th century silver Arts & Crafts Viking ship pin…

Arts & Crafts Viking Ship Pin Cushion

An early 20th century silver Arts & Crafts Viking ship pin cushion, dragon mast head, billowing sail, the old green velvet deck cushion cover requiring attention. Birmingham 1911 by Charles Westwood & Sons. Length 13 cm

Victorian brass hand form document clamp, length 14 cm approx.

Victorian Brass Hand Document Clamp - 14cm Length

Victorian brass hand form document clamp, length 14 cm approx.

Antique oriental collection ivory sewing implement, including…

Oriental Ivory Sewing Collection: 10 Antique Pieces

Antique oriental collection ivory sewing implement, including crochet hooks, lace making stilettos, pen, etc. Approximately 10 pieces in total.

A 19th century macassar ebony work box - writing slope, with…

Macassar Ebony Writing Box with Inlay and Accessories

A 19th century macassar ebony work box - writing slope, with brass and shell inlay, opening to reveal a gilt tooled red leather writing surface, ivory and shell bobbins, silver thimbles, etc. 26.5 cm x 23 cm x 11 cm

A 19th century mother of pearl inlaid ebony workbox, the…

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebony Workbox with Sewing Implements

A 19th century mother of pearl inlaid ebony workbox, the emerald green satin lined interior fitted with an array of mother of pearl and ivory sewing implements. With key. 30 cm x 22 cm x 12 cm

Antique burr walnut sewing drawer with woollen pin cushion top,…

Antique Burr Walnut Sewing Drawer with Pin Cushion Top

Antique burr walnut sewing drawer with woollen pin cushion top, 13 cm high, 26 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Victorian sterling silver cased pin cushion Birmingham 1894,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1894

Victorian sterling silver cased pin cushion Birmingham 1894, makers Mitchell Bosley & Co. Tri-footed with velvet cushion

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

Vintage silver shoe form pin cushion length 6 cm weight 26grams

Vintage Silver Shoe Pin Cushion - 26g, 6cm Length

Vintage silver shoe form pin cushion length 6 cm weight 26grams

A rare early 20th century silver pin cushion modelled as a…

Silver Goat Pin Cushion, Chester 1918

A rare early 20th century silver pin cushion modelled as a standing goat, well detailed with curving horns, beard, hair, etc., original cushion. Chester 1918 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Length 3.5 cm

A sterling silver pin cushion, circular shaped, plain design,…

Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, Deakin & Francis, 1948

A sterling silver pin cushion, circular shaped, plain design, Deakin & Francis Ltd, Birmingham, 1948

A Chinese silver pin cushion, circular shaped, raised on ball…

Chinese Silver Bamboo Pin Cushion

A Chinese silver pin cushion, circular shaped, raised on ball feet, depicting bamboo leaves

Collection fourteen antique lace Bobbins including, ivory, bone…

Antique Lace Bobbin Collection

Collection fourteen antique lace Bobbins including, ivory, bone and wooden examples