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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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

A group of 19th century and early 20th century sterling silver…

Antique Sewing Tools Collection

A group of 19th century and early 20th century sterling silver and metal sewing items, including thimbles, pinwheels and brass needle case.

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

Antique cotton reel, carved ivory double end decorated with…

Ivory Leaf Carved Cotton Reel

Antique cotton reel, carved ivory double end decorated with overlapping leaves

Antique cotton reel, carved ivory with pierced foliate…

Ivory Carved Antique Cotton Reel (1850)

Antique cotton reel, carved ivory with pierced foliate decorations, circa 1850

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).

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.

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.

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.

Collection of bone sewing implements, including picks (quantity)

Bone Sewing Kit with Picks

Collection of bone sewing implements, including picks (quantity)

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.

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

Hair pin box rectangular. Chased Anglo Indian. 45 x 115 mm

Anglo Indian Chased Hair Pin Box - Rectangular Shape

Hair pin box rectangular. Chased Anglo Indian. 45 x 115 mm

Collection fourteen antique lace Bobbins including, ivory, bone…

Antique Lace Bobbin Collection

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

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

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.

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

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.

Sterling silver and crystal lidded box, pretty pin box with…

Cherub Crystal and Silver Pin Box (9 words)

Sterling silver and crystal lidded box, pretty pin box with embossed cherub decoration with gilt underside on hobnail crystal base hallmarked Birmingham 1907

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

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Ivory/Bone Bodkins Set - 8 Pieces

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Six Victorian bobbins, five decorated bone and one wood.

Victorian Bobbins: Bone and Wood Decorations

Six Victorian bobbins, five decorated bone and one wood.

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.

An antique ivory travelling darning kit, late 19th/early 20th…

Antique Ivory Darning Kit

An antique ivory travelling darning kit, late 19th/early 20th century, the cylindrical case enclosing a bobbin, a small darning mushroom, and another compartment to the base, length 8.5 cm

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

19th century red lacquer etui, with ornate metal clasp…

19th Century Red Lacquer Sewing Etui with Ornate Clasp

19th century red lacquer etui, with ornate metal clasp containing three sewing implements, spool & thread wax

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 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

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

American Silver Baby Shoe Pin Cushion

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

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 measuring tape, carved ivory with flower basket…

Ivory Flower Basket Measuring Tape (A/F)

Antique measuring tape, carved ivory with flower basket decoration to lid, circa 1820's (A/F)

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

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)

A late 19th century silver plated novelty combination…

A late 19th century silver plated novelty combination Pincushion, modelled as a lady's shoe with internal tape measure. Length 8.5 cm. Provenance: Stephen Marshal Antiques, Nottinghamshire, 2008.

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 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

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

Vintage cased sewing compendium original case opens to contents,…

Antique Sewing Compendium with Original Case and Tools

Vintage cased sewing compendium original case opens to contents, including set of sewing implements, needles, scissors, needle case, etc.

Two carved ivory clamps (one a/f).

Carved Ivory Clamps (One Damaged)

Two carved ivory clamps (one a/f).

Vintage tape measure, early smoking man (head repaired)

Vintage tape measure, early smoking man (head repaired)

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

Knitting needle guards, two carved ivory with elastic…

Ivory Knitting Needle Guards, 1830s

Knitting needle guards, two carved ivory with elastic (perished) circa 1830's

Antique carved ivory waxer, with pierced floral decoration,…

Floral Ivory Waxer, 1840s

Antique carved ivory waxer, with pierced floral decoration, circa 1840's

Four small antique ivory & bone sewing implements comprising a…

Antique Ivory Sewing Set

Four small antique ivory & bone sewing implements comprising a circular tape measure with winding handle, carved needle case, bodkin and small carved circular accessory

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

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)

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

Miniature silver 'pig' pin cushion

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.

A Victorian treen wooden sewing clamp, 19th century, with a…

Victorian Treen Sewing Clamp with Red Velvet Pin Cushion

A Victorian treen wooden sewing clamp, 19th century, with a small red velvet cushion for pins to the top, 20 cm long

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.

Two silver and mother of pearl fruit knives, and three bone…

5 Antique Utensils: 2 Fruit Knives, 3 Sewing Implements

Two silver and mother of pearl fruit knives, and three bone sewing implements.

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

Two vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushions width 10 cmone…

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

Collection of various vintage collectables comprising buttons…

Vintage Collectables: Buttons, Sewing, Purses, Fan, Bone & Pearl

Collection of various vintage collectables comprising buttons sewing implements, purses, a fan, etc, including bone and mother of pearl.

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

Good Victorian leather covered sewing case with set of sewing…

Victorian Leather Sewing Case with Ivory-handled Implements

Good Victorian leather covered sewing case with set of sewing implements to interior, including some with ivory handles, and hand written ephemera dated 1873, length 15 cm.

Antique decorated fabric coverer sewing box velvet covered box,…

Antique Velvet Sewing Box with Brass Fittings

Antique decorated fabric coverer sewing box velvet covered box, with brass fittings and applied decoration, lid opening to fitted interior, with original silvered handle sewing implements, and other pieces, length 15 cm, height 7 cm.

Vintage cased sewing box leather covered box, opening to sewing…

Vintage Leather Sewing Box with Implements

Vintage cased sewing box leather covered box, opening to sewing enclosed sewing implements, with original thimble, and other pieces, height 10 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

Antique sewing case, carved ivory in the shape of an egg with…

Ivory Egg Sewing Case with Geometric Piercings (A/F)

Antique sewing case, carved ivory in the shape of an egg with pierced geometric decorations, height 7 cm (some A/F)

Set of four Victorian darning/tapestry needles

Victorian Darning Needles Set of 4

Set of four Victorian darning/tapestry needles

Victorian mahogany thread winder, on clamp, 14 cm long approx

Victorian Mahogany Thread Winder with Clamp

Victorian mahogany thread winder, on clamp, 14 cm long approx

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.

Antique French fruitwood spinning wheel 84 cm x 78 cm high

French Fruitwood Spinning Wheel - Antique

Antique French fruitwood spinning wheel 84 cm x 78 cm high

Vintage spinning wheel

Retro Spin: Vintage Spinning Wheel

Vintage spinning wheel

Large rare American boot form pin cushion

Rare American Boot Pin Cushion

Large rare American boot form pin cushion

Antique English spinning wheel, signed APG, 100 cm high

Signed APG English Spinning Wheel - Antique

Antique English spinning wheel, signed APG, 100 cm high

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.

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