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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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)

A petite sterling silver elephant pin cushion, early 20th…

Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, Birmingham 20th Century

A petite sterling silver elephant pin cushion, early 20th century Birmingham, with maker's mark for Levi & Salaman, the elephant with an upturned trunk, with the original padded velvet to the back, hallmarked to body total weight 11gr, height 3 cm, width…

A collection of mother of pearl and bone sewing accoutrements,…

Antique Mother of Pearl and Bone Sewing Set

A collection of mother of pearl and bone sewing accoutrements, 19th century, comprising seven thread spools, five thread barrels, three tape measure barrels (one lacking the tape measure), and four thread winders.

Victorian Oak sewing caddy with 6 reel spindles with turned…

Victorian Oak Sewing Caddy with Reel Spindles and Thimble Holders

Victorian Oak sewing caddy with 6 reel spindles with turned tops, 2 thimble holders in the shape of acorns, 3 turned feet and a central column with a pin cushion in the centre top, height 24 cm, diameter 15 cm approx

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 needle book, carved ivory depicting pansies and foliate…

Carved Ivory Pansy Needle Book

Antique needle book, carved ivory depicting pansies and foliate in cortuche

Antique carved ivory measuring tapes, in the shape of an acorn…

Carved Ivory Acorn Measuring Tapes with Floral Details

Antique carved ivory measuring tapes, in the shape of an acorn with floral details to lid and red silk tape., height 4 cm (2)

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

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 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…

Novelty porcelain figural tape measure, mechanical pocket fan,…

Antique Novelty Collectibles: Fans, Tape Measure, Match Holder, Inkwell

Novelty porcelain figural tape measure, mechanical pocket fan, tortoiseshell fan, mauchline ware inkwell, Mr. Micawber point of sale porcelain match holder and an antique coin purse, 19th and 20th century, (6 items), the fan 20 cm high

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 Georgian tabletop miniature spinning wheel, 18th century, 26…

Georgian Miniature Spinning Wheel, 18th Century

A Georgian tabletop miniature spinning wheel, 18th century, 26 cm high, 30 cm wide

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.

Ten 19th century bone lace Bobbins, with original beads,…

19th Century Lace Bobbins with Inscriptions and Beads

Ten 19th century bone lace Bobbins, with original beads, together with two finely carved wooden lace bobbins. One with inscription, 'I long to Wed the Lad I Love'. Circa 1850-1880. Length 11-14 cm (12).

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

Sterling Silver Boot Pin Cushion, 1907

A novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a boot, 1907 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Levi & Salaman, a ribbon tied soft style boot with the original velvet cushion (pile worn) with pins, hallmark and registration mark to ankle, height 4.5…

An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, naturalistically…

Edwardian Silver Elephant Pin Cushion by Cohen & Charles

An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, naturalistically formed with curled trunk, green velvet cushion to the top. Birmingham 1907 by Cohen & Charles

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

An Edwardian silver novelty elephant pin cushion, with original…

Edwardian Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1906

An Edwardian silver novelty elephant pin cushion, with original cushioned panel back. Birmingham 1906 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, length 4.8 cm.

English sterling silver elephant pin cushion, hallmarks rubbed,…

English Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion - 4.5 cm

English sterling silver elephant pin cushion, hallmarks rubbed, length 4.5 cm

An uncommon Edwardian silver large pig shaped pin cushion,…

Edwardian Silver Pig Pin Cushion - Birmingham 1914

An uncommon Edwardian silver large pig shaped pin cushion, Birmingham 1914 by Walker & Hall. Some faults, length 8.5 cm

Silver filigree bobbin case, decorated silver filigree over…

Silver filigree bobbin case, decorated silver filigree over brass long bobbin case

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 sewing clamp, carved pierced decorations and caged…

Carved Sewing Clamp with Caged Reel

Antique sewing clamp, carved pierced decorations and caged cotton reel

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

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

Edwardian sterling silver pig pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham 1904 Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver pig pin cushion hallmarked Birmingham 1904, 11 cm wide

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

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.

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,…

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.

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)

Chinese export ivory Winding clamps, together with a large…

Chinese Ivory Winding Clamps (Set of 3)

Chinese export ivory Winding clamps, together with a large Chinese ivory winding clamp,c.1860, with carved decoration to the body, (3)

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 C&? (slightly rubbed), the elephant with original worn padded velvet to the back, hallmarked to body total weight 29gr, height 3 cm, width 4.5 cm

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.

A rare Georgian pin cushion, the naive small wooden doll with…

Georgian Cut Steel Pin Cushion Doll

A rare Georgian pin cushion, the naive small wooden doll with full skirt forming the cushion, decorated with cut steel pin borders and flowers. 8 cm x 10 cm.

Hatching chick antique sterling silver pin cushion, Chester 1907

Antique Sterling Silver Chick Pin Cushion, 1907

Hatching chick antique sterling silver pin cushion, Chester 1907

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

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.

A carved ivory winding clamp.

Ivory Winding Clamp Sculpture

A carved ivory winding clamp.

Pig antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 19047

Antique Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion, 1904 Birmingham

Pig antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 19047

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

Vintage English sewing tidy with thimble, etc

English Sewing Tidy with Thimble and More

Vintage English sewing tidy with thimble, etc

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 Adie & Lovekin Ltd, embossed with a purple cotton velvet cushion and weighted, hallmarked to the wing feathers, height 4 cm, width 6 cm

Two sterling silver mounted horses hooves, one an ink pot, the…

Mounted Equine Artifacts: Ink Pot and Pin Cushion

Two sterling silver mounted horses hooves, one an ink pot, the other a pin cushion (inscribed Autocrat 1909-1928)

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

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 collection of Victorian mother of pearl sewing items…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Sewing Collection

A collection of Victorian mother of pearl sewing items including a tape measure, Bobbins and Spools

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

Victorian Tunbridge ware sewing clamp, 17 cm long overall

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Sewing Clamp - 17cm Long

Victorian Tunbridge ware sewing clamp, 17 cm long overall

Clamp pin cushion, bird

Avian Clamp Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, bird

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.

An Edwardian gilt metal and mother-of-pearl novelty thimble…

Gilt Goat Thimble Cart

An Edwardian gilt metal and mother-of-pearl novelty thimble holder, as two goats pulling an mother of pearl cart

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

An antique novelty tape measure, in brass with banded agate…

Brass Agate Tape Measure with Dual Scales

An antique novelty tape measure, in brass with banded agate handle and retractable tape with metric and Imperial scales, size 53 x 44 mm.

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 cotton reel case, carved ivory barrel shape with floral…

Ivory Floral Cotton Reel Case, 1820s

Antique cotton reel case, carved ivory barrel shape with floral decorations, circa 1820's

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

A collection of Australian pokerwork and painted ware,…

Australian Pokerwork and Painted Ware Collection

A collection of Australian pokerwork and painted ware, including a bobbin wheel, a posy holder with waratah decoration, a desk tidy and a boomerang letter opener, the bobbin wheel 7 cm high, 15 cm diameter

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)

Antique ivory sewing clamp

Antique Ivory Sewing Clamp

Antique ivory sewing clamp

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

Novelty tailors tape measure, in the form of a bulldogs head,…

Bulldog Tape Measure - Novelty Tailoring Tool

Novelty tailors tape measure, in the form of a bulldogs head, length 5 cm

Park Lane boxed smoking set, bracelet, silver handled sewing…

Silver Accessories Set with Jewellery Box

Park Lane boxed smoking set, bracelet, silver handled sewing implements, four silver finished buckles and an ivoreen jewellery box,

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

1905 Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion

Sterling silver swan pin cushion, 1905 date

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.

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.

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

Victorian bone Sewers tape measure, pierced decoration with…

Pierced Victorian Sewers Tape Measure

Victorian bone Sewers tape measure, pierced decoration with internal tape measure

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

Ivory Victorian Pincushion on a brass stand with brass machine…

Victorian Ivory Pincushion on Brass Stand

Ivory Victorian Pincushion on a brass stand with brass machine worked bindings. Condition good to fair, two cracks to the ivory, tarnishing to the brass. Height 6.3 cm

Rare antique tape measure in the form of a hare, 6.5 cm wide

Antique Hare Tape Measure - 6.5 cm Wide

Rare antique tape measure in the form of a hare, 6.5 cm wide

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

Red Velvet Clamp Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Ivory/Bone Bodkins Set - 8 Pieces

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

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.

A silver plate shell shaped tape measure, length 5.5 cm

A silver plate shell shaped tape measure, length 5.5 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

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.

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

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 early 19th century Chinese export ware sewing box,…

An early 19th century Chinese export ware sewing box, containing various small bone sewing items, 12 x 28 x 21 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 whalebone jagging wheel, mid 19th century, 14 cm long

Whalebone Jagging Wheel, 19th Century

A whalebone jagging wheel, mid 19th century, 14 cm long

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.

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 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.

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 Australian cedar cotton reel holder, circular with revolving…

An Australian cedar cotton reel holder, circular with revolving top. Diameter 12 cm.

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