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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An antique colonial Australian cotton reel dispenser, blackwood,…

Tasmanian Colonial Cotton Reel Dispenser: 19th Century Antique

An antique colonial Australian cotton reel dispenser, blackwood, myrtle and cedar with whale bone finials, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 36 cm high

George III sterling silver dressing table mirror, mark of…

George III Silver Dressing Table Mirror

George III sterling silver dressing table mirror, mark of Levesley Brothers, Sheffield, 1806, the shaped rectangular mirror held by two lion headed columns, on a triangular base chased with leaves and floral motifs, surmounted by a pin cushion, raised on…

A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet,…

A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet, with two doors opening to reveal an impressive arrangement of drawers and compartments, handsomely inlaid in geometric designs in mahogany, maple, rosewood, sycamore and others, 19th century,…

Two whalebone jagging wheels, 19th century. 12 cm & 19 cm

19th Century Whalebone Jagging Wheels

Two whalebone jagging wheels, 19th century. 12 cm & 19 cm

A rare Victorian cast iron firseide sewing clip, 22 cm long

Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Sewing Clip - Rare Find!

A rare Victorian cast iron firseide sewing clip, 22 cm long

A William IV mahogany sewing box, early 1830s, in the form of a…

William IV Mahogany Sewing Box

A William IV mahogany sewing box, early 1830s, in the form of a miniature press cupboard, the hinged top enclosing a tray and pin cushion above a pair of panelled doors enclosing five drawers, on flattened bun feet, 27 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep

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

Edwardian sterling silver stag pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Stag Pin Cushion with Antlers and Green Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver stag pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, Adie & Lovekin, depicted standing on four legs with large antlers, with green cushion, height 4 cm

Two Ottoman damascened steel scribe's scissors, 18th/19th…

Ottoman Damascened Steel Scribe's Scissors

Two Ottoman damascened steel scribe's scissors, 18th/19th century, each of typical elongated shape, each side of the blade with abstract copper of silver inlaid design, terminating in openwork foliate handles., 25.5 cm & 24 cm respectively

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.

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

An uncommon Edwardian silver sheep shaped pin cushion,…

Edwardian Sheep Pin Cushion

An uncommon Edwardian silver sheep shaped pin cushion, Birmingham 1909 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin

Ivory Bellay Pin/Bobbin

An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin

Rare 19th century thread stand with miniature dancing figures…

Gilded Bronze Thread Stand with Dancing Figures

Rare 19th century thread stand with miniature dancing figures in gilded bronze, revolving with two tiers on circular base

A carved whalebone jagging wheel and a sailor's sweetheart…

19th Century Sailor's Tools

A carved whalebone jagging wheel and a sailor's sweetheart utensil, 19th century, the jagging wheel 16 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

A sterling silver lizard pin cushion, 1907 Birmingham, with…

Sterling Silver Lizard Pin Cushion, 1907 Birmingham

A sterling silver lizard pin cushion, 1907 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Crisford & Norris Ltd, the lizard of serpentine shape with a textured skin, hallmarked underside and with registration number, length 11 cm

Set of four sailor's sewing tools, finely crafted in carved…

Whalebone Sailor's Sewing Set, 19th Century

Set of four sailor's sewing tools, finely crafted in carved whalebone, 19th century the largest 16 cm long

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

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,…

Blackwood cotton reel stand

Blackwood Cotton Reel Holder

Blackwood cotton reel stand

Rare Oriental ladies sewing tidy, in a figurative veneer with…

Exquisite Oriental Sewing Box with Metal Accents

Rare Oriental ladies sewing tidy, in a figurative veneer with metal hardware

A Victorian cedar cotton reel holder and sewing box, Australian…

A Victorian cedar cotton reel holder and sewing box, Australian 19th century, 20 cm high,11 cm wide

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…

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…

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…

Edwardian sterling silver throne pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Coronation Chair Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver throne pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1910, L&S (Levi & Salaman), in the form of the Coronation chair, height 15.5 cm

A rare early 20th century novelty dog silver pin cushion, the…

Rare 1911 Pug Silver Pin Cushion

A rare early 20th century novelty dog silver pin cushion, the pug with head turned to its left, later red velvet cushion to its back. Eyes absent. Birmingham 1911 by Chrisford & Norris.

Sterling silver elephant & pig pin cushion

Silver Elephant & Pig Pin Cushion

Sterling silver elephant & pig pin cushion

A boxed pair of ivory winding clamps, circa 1830.

Ivory Winding Clamps, Boxed Pair, 1830

A boxed pair of ivory winding clamps, circa 1830.

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

Antique German tape measure, owl shape celluloid melded red and…

Owl-shaped German tape measure with brass mounts

Antique German tape measure, owl shape celluloid melded red and yellow body with brass mounts

An Edwardian silver donkey pin cushion Birmingham 1909.

Edwardian Silver Donkey Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1909

An Edwardian silver donkey pin cushion Birmingham 1909.

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

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

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.

Antique wool drum carder, with two spiked rollers and crank, 24…

Antique Wool Carder with Spiked Rollers and Crank

Antique wool drum carder, with two spiked rollers and crank, 24 x 40 x 40 cm

Edwardian sterling silver emu pin cushion, mark of Adie and…

Sterling Silver Emu Pin Cushion with Ruby Eyes

Edwardian sterling silver emu pin cushion, mark of Adie and Lovekin, Birmingham, 1909, with naturalistic textured decoration and inlaid ruby eyes, on an oval base, hallmarked, height 3.5 cm

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

Two Edwardian silver elephant pin cushions, Birmingham 1909 by…

Edwardian Silver Elephant Pin Cushions (Birmingham 1909)

Two Edwardian silver elephant pin cushions, Birmingham 1909 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

Two Edwardian sterling silver pig pin cushions, 1909 Chester,…

Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushions

Two Edwardian sterling silver pig pin cushions, 1909 Chester, with maker's marks for Levi & Salaman, the other with, rubbed date and assay marks (probably Sheffield), maker's marks for Walker, hall, two corpulent pigs balancing on petite feet, both with…

An Edwardian sterling silver British bulldog pin cushion, 1906…

Edwardian Sterling Silver British Bulldog Pin Cushion

An Edwardian sterling silver British bulldog pin cushion, 1906 Birmingham, rubbed maker's mark, fashioned as a realistic bulldog with collar, the back with worn fabric, hallmarks to body, total weight 71gr, height 5.5 cm, width 7 cm

English sterling silver frog pin cushion with ruby eyes by H.…

Sterling Silver Frog Pin Cushion & Swan Ornament Set

English sterling silver frog pin cushion with ruby eyes by H. Matthews of Birmingham, circa 1905, together with a filigree silver swan ornament, the frog 6 cm long

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 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

An antique Swedish spinning wheel with blue painted finish,…

Antique Swedish Spinning Wheel: 19th Century Blue Painted Finish

An antique Swedish spinning wheel with blue painted finish, 19th century. Featured on the front cover of 'Understanding the spinning Wheel' by Eric Corran. 100 cm high

St Bernard antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1908

Antique St. Bernard Sterling Silver Pin Cushion 1908

St Bernard antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1908

Sewing tidy, New Zealand burr totara, circa 1860s. 22 cm

Antique New Zealand Sewing Tidy

Sewing tidy, New Zealand burr totara, circa 1860s. 22 cm

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

Pair sterling silver swan pin cushions

Sterling Swan Pin Cushions Pair

Pair sterling silver swan pin cushions

Collection of ivory and other sewing implements, including…

Ivory and Sewing Implements Collection

Collection of ivory and other sewing implements, including cotton reel holder, lace pricker and thread winder (quantity)

An Edwardian mahogany sewing cabinet with fold-out top, work…

An Edwardian mahogany sewing cabinet with fold-out top, work compartment and a drawer; on slender legs. Width 39 cm

A French antique cotton reel holder, bronze with pin cushion…

Antique French Bronze Cotton Reel Holder with Pin Cushion Base

A French antique cotton reel holder, bronze with pin cushion base, early 19th century, 26 cm high

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

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

Rare antique 18th century English fruitwood spinning wheel,…

18th Century English Fruitwood Spinning Wheel - Rare Antique

Rare antique 18th century English fruitwood spinning wheel, lead weighted wheel, 99 cm high

Japanese and carved ivory tape measure, finely carved ivory…

Ivory Mermaid Tape Measure

Japanese and carved ivory tape measure, finely carved ivory mermaid with extendable tape measure

Antique ribbon holder, carved ivory with circular engravings…

Engraved Ivory Ribbon Holder with Stanhope Finial

Antique ribbon holder, carved ivory with circular engravings and stanhope to lid finial depicting Bridgetown church

German metal elephant shape pin cushion with tape measure…

Metal Elephant Pin Cushion with Tape Measure Base

German metal elephant shape pin cushion with tape measure inside the base

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

An Edwardian silver pig pin cushion, the standing boar with…

Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion with Black Velvet Top

An Edwardian silver pig pin cushion, the standing boar with replacement black velvet cushion top. Birmingham 1904. Maker's mark rubbed, length 8.6 cm.

5 Victorian ivory sewing items, including clamp pin cushion and…

Victorian Ivory Sewing Set

5 Victorian ivory sewing items, including clamp pin cushion and tape measure

Edwardian sterling silver roller Skate pin cushion hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Roller Skate Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver roller Skate pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham, makers mark rubbed, length 7.4 cm

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 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

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.

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

Early ormolu pin cushion in the form of a poodle with ruby eyes…

Florenza Poodle Pin Cushion with Ruby Eyes and Nodding Head

Early ormolu pin cushion in the form of a poodle with ruby eyes and nodding head and tail marked Florenza to base

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

Ebonised spinning wheel

Black Spinning Wheel

Ebonised spinning wheel

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

Vintage lace making table pillow, with two drawers, 24 x 25 x…

Vintage Lace Table Pillow with Drawers

Vintage lace making table pillow, with two drawers, 24 x 25 x 34 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

Camel antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Pin Cushion

Camel antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

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

Victorian sewing caddy with ivory pin cushion finial, 34 cm…

Victorian Sewing Caddy with Ivory Finial

Victorian sewing caddy with ivory pin cushion finial, 34 cm high approx

A Victorian sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell lidded pin…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Pin Box

A Victorian sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell lidded pin box, Birmingham 1897. Length 10 cm

Clamp pin cushion, ivory

Ivory Clamp Pin Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, ivory

Late Victorian sterling silver spider pin cushion, Birmingham…

Victorian silver spider pin cushion, missing feeler

Late Victorian sterling silver spider pin cushion, Birmingham 1897 (missing one feeler)

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

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

Edwardian Silver Cat Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1908

An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a crouching cat, Birmingham 1908, length 9 cm

Tobacciana, bottle opener, Art Deco metal statue, wooden pin-up…

Mid-century Tobacciana and Decorative Collectibles

Tobacciana, bottle opener, Art Deco metal statue, wooden pin-up girl plaque, pin cushion and ashtrays, early to mid 20th century, statue 16.5 cm high

C1820 walnut wool winder with Extendable arms

Extendable Walnut Wool Winder

C1820 walnut wool winder with Extendable arms

19th century spinning wheel

1800s Spinning Wheel

19th century spinning wheel

A walnut sewing cabinet, serpentine shape, lid lifts to reveal…

A walnut sewing cabinet, serpentine shape, lid lifts to reveal pleated fabric lined deep storage compartment, drawer to the base, raised on cabriole legs. 40 cm x 38 cm x 74 cm.

Elephant antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1907

Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion (Birmingham 1907)

Elephant antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1907

Swan antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

Antique Swan Sterling Silver Pin Cushion (1906)

Swan antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

A bronze eight branch chandelier in the Dutch manner, 19th to…

Dutch-style Bronze Chandelier with Electric Candles

A bronze eight branch chandelier in the Dutch manner, 19th to early 20th century, electrified in 1960s, the heavy gauge chandelier with a compressed bobbin stem enclosed by a birdcage arrangement of conforming supports and terminating in a large globe…

An Edwardian sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1908 Birmingham,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion

An Edwardian sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1908 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Crisford & Norris Ltd, embossed with a purple cotton velvet cushion and weighted, hallmarked to the wing feathers, height 6 cm, width 7.5 cm

A sterling silver elephant pin cushion, 1906 Birmingham, with…

1906 Birmingham Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion

A sterling silver elephant pin cushion, 1906 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Adie & Lovekin Ltd, the elephant with the original padded velvet to the back, hallmarked to body total weight 33gr, height 4 cm, width 6 cm

Sterling silver sewing tidy a gilt lined lidded box with pin…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Sewing Tidy with Pin Cushion

Sterling silver sewing tidy a gilt lined lidded box with pin cushion on top, hallmarked London 1898, 11 cm high approx

Victorian rosewood pin cushion in the shape of a miniature…

Victorian Rosewood Ottoman Pin Cushion

Victorian rosewood pin cushion in the shape of a miniature ottoman

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

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 bulldog vesta, tape measure & badges largest measures 5…

Vintage Bulldog Vesta, Tape Measure, and Badges Set

Vintage bulldog vesta, tape measure & badges largest measures 5 cm (6)