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 sterling silver shoe shaped pin cushions

Silver Shoe Pin Cushions

Two sterling silver shoe shaped pin cushions

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

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

A pair of pin cushions, shaped as rabbits, sterling silver…

Rabbit Pin Cushions: Sterling Silver and Blue Velvet

A pair of pin cushions, shaped as rabbits, sterling silver ornamented with blue velvet. Total weight 26.5g

Vintage handpainted Kookaburra pin cushion marked 'Belgrave',…

Handpainted Kookaburra Pin Cushion with Thimble Holder

Vintage handpainted Kookaburra pin cushion marked 'Belgrave', with thimble holder. c1930.13 cm tall.

Sterling silver shoe form pin cushion marks rubbed, possibly…

London 1912 Sterling Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Sterling silver shoe form pin cushion marks rubbed, possibly London 1912, wood based, length 12.5 cm

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.

Two silver pin cushions, in the form of frogs.

Frog-shaped Silver Pin Cushions

Two silver pin cushions, in the form of frogs.

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

Grecian Sandal Pin Cushions

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

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

Silver Bird Pin Cushion

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

A silver hair pin-cushion. A silver hare pin-cushion

Silver Hare Pin-Cushion

A silver hair pin-cushion. A silver hare pin-cushion

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).

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

Three vintage pin cushion shoes

Vintage Pin Cushion Shoe Trio

Three vintage pin cushion shoes

Silver shoe pin cushion

Silver Shoe Pin Cushion

Silver shoe pin cushion

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

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

Silver hen form pin cushion, stamped sterling, 4.1 cm high…

Sterling Silver Hen Pin Cushion

Silver hen form pin cushion, stamped sterling, 4.1 cm high approx

Victorian vegetable ivory tape measure

Victorian Ivory Tape Measure

Victorian vegetable ivory tape measure

Antique cast metal pin cushion with hat pins, together with a…

Cast metal pin cushion with hat pins and spectacles

Antique cast metal pin cushion with hat pins, together with a pair of spectacles

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.

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.

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.

Three bone bobbins.

Bone Bobbins Trio

Three bone bobbins.

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

Miniature sterling silver pin cushion, bulldog

Sterling Bulldog Pin Cushion

Miniature sterling silver pin cushion, bulldog

A Treen sewing cotton canister, of bullet shape, the screw top…

Tunbridge Inlay Sewing Canister with Bobbin

A Treen sewing cotton canister, of bullet shape, the screw top with a band of Tunbridge inlay opening to reveal a turned bobbin designed to hold three reels of cotton. Height 8.5 cm

Chinese spinning wheel, timber and bamboo, 20th century. Height…

20th Century Chinese Timber and Bamboo Spinning Wheel

Chinese spinning wheel, timber and bamboo, 20th century. Height 68 cm, length 100 cm

Three vintage plastic thimble / bobbin cases, the first moulded…

Three vintage plastic thimble / bobbin cases, the first moulded as an egg, containing a miniature bone thimble; the second with pull out spool and screw off thimble lid; the third by La Couseuse, Paris with screw off thimble and internal spool, in…

A vintage stained timber spinning wheel, 20th century, 93 cm…

Vintage 20th Century Stained Timber Spinning Wheel, 93 cm High

A vintage stained timber spinning wheel, 20th century, 93 cm high

An antique stained timber parlour spinning wheel, 19th century,…

19th Century Antique Stained Timber Parlour Spinning Wheel, 111cm High

An antique stained timber parlour spinning wheel, 19th century, 111 cm high

An antique spinning wheel, elm and stained beech with penwork…

19th Century Hand-Painted Spinning Wheel with Penwork Decoration

An antique spinning wheel, elm and stained beech with penwork and hand-painted decoration, 19th century, 117 cm high

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.

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

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

German half doll pin cushion height 11 cm

11cm German Half Doll Pin Cushion

German half doll pin cushion height 11 cm

Three various novelty shoe pin cushions

Whimsical Shoe Pin Cushions Collection

Three various novelty shoe pin cushions

Antique mahogany bobbin holder 25 cm high approx.

Mahogany Bobbin Holder - Antique Treasure

Antique mahogany bobbin holder 25 cm high approx.

Sterling silver heart shaped pin cushion/box hallmarked London…

Victorian Heart-Shaped Silver Pin Cushion/Box by William Cripps

Sterling silver heart shaped pin cushion/box hallmarked London 1895, maker: William Cripps, retailed through W.Farmers & Co Sydney, width 11.5 cm approx

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.

Three various bobbins, circa 1850, two pewter bound.

1850 Pewter-Bound Bobbins (Set of 3)

Three various bobbins, circa 1850, two pewter bound.

An antique Coquilla nut sewing case or Darning egg, the…

Antique Coquilla Nut Sewing Case/Darning Egg

An antique Coquilla nut sewing case or Darning egg, the decoratively engraved and pierced nut in two parts well crafted and joined with a fine screw thread. Length 6.5 cm

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).

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pin Cushion

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

Silver pin cushion in the form of a chick

Chick Pin Cushion: A Cute and Practical Sewing Accessory

Silver pin cushion in the form of a chick

Sterling silver bird pin cushion

Silver Bird Pin Cushion

Sterling silver bird pin cushion

Vintage bronze pin cushion in the form of a lace up boot, 13.5…

Bronze Lace-Up Boot Pin Cushion

Vintage bronze pin cushion in the form of a lace up boot, 13.5 cm high

Two antique dog shaped pin cushions, 5.5 cm high approx

Antique Dog Pin Cushions - Pair

Two antique dog shaped pin cushions, 5.5 cm high approx

Sterling silver pin cushion in form of a bird together with a…

Bird and Pig Sterling Silver Pin Cushions (925 Stamped)

Sterling silver pin cushion in form of a bird together with a pin cushion in the form of a pig.stamped 925

Two antique metal bulldog pincushions largest measures 6 cm…

Antique Metal Bulldog Pincushions - Set of Two

Two antique metal bulldog pincushions largest measures 6 cm high, 12 cm wide, approx (2)

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.

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion, London 1885, maker…

Victorian Silver Pin Cushion with Velvet Insert

Victorian sterling silver pin cushion, London 1885, maker Francis Higgins III, with velvet covered cushion insert

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

Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion

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

Four 19th century ivory sewing implements, including crochet…

19th Century Ivory Sewing Implements and Seam Presser Set

Four 19th century ivory sewing implements, including crochet hooks and stilleto, together with 18th century ivory and steel seam presser and a seal ripper (5)

A group of handmade lace to include many bobbin lace examples…

Handmade Lace Collection: Bobbin, Tape, and Mixed Examples

A group of handmade lace to include many bobbin lace examples along with tape lace and some mixed application includes Burges, Duchesse, Honiton examples, and a card of tape insert with original label and pin prick card for needle lace making

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

A pin cushion, shaped as an elephant, sterling silver and blue…

Elephant Pin Cushion, Sterling Silver & Blue Velvet

A pin cushion, shaped as an elephant, sterling silver and blue velvet. Doubar Ltd London 1991.

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.

Early Ashford style wool spinning wheel. Estate late Douglas…

Antique Ashford Wool Spinning Wheel

Early Ashford style wool spinning wheel. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 81 cm

Miniature silver bird form pin cushion sparrow form, with inset…

925 Silver Sparrow Pin Cushion

Miniature silver bird form pin cushion sparrow form, with inset pin cushion, marked 925 to base, height 2 cm.

Victorian mahogany pin cushion on 4 ball feet width12.5 cm X…

Victorian Mahogany Pin Cushion on Ball Feet

Victorian mahogany pin cushion on 4 ball feet width12.5 cm X depth 9.5 cm X height 10 cm

Porcupine silver pin cushion tests as 925 silver, length 4 cm…

925 Silver Porcupine Pin Cushion - 4cm, 10g

Porcupine silver pin cushion tests as 925 silver, length 4 cm approx, weight 10grams

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.

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.

A silver pig pin-cushion

Silvery Swine Pin Cushion

A silver pig pin-cushion

Collection of various G-clamps

Assorted G-Clamps Collection

Collection of various G-clamps

Sterling silver rose pin cushion, hallmarked London 1953

1953 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Rose Pin Cushion

Sterling silver rose pin cushion, hallmarked London 1953

Silver pin cushion in the form of a pig

Piggy Pin Cushion: A Shiny Sewing Companion

Silver pin cushion in the form of a pig

Antique third hand sewing clamp with pin cushion

Antique Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

Antique third hand sewing clamp with pin cushion

Small silver pig pin cushion 2 cm high, stamped 925

925 Silver Pig Pin Cushion - 2cm Height

Small silver pig pin cushion 2 cm high, stamped 925

Two antique pin cushions, one in the form of a pig 11 cm wide,…

Antique Pig and Canoe Pin Cushions

Two antique pin cushions, one in the form of a pig 11 cm wide, the other a canoe 18 cm wide

Collection of lace bobbins with glass beads, approx. 60

Beaded Lace Bobbins Collection

Collection of lace bobbins with glass beads, approx. 60

An Edwardian silver mounted ivorine pin box, circular, London…

An Edwardian silver mounted ivorine pin box, circular, London 1901. Diameter 5.5 cm. Provenance: castle Antiques, Nottinghamshire 2008.

Old English Spinning wheel

Antique Spinning Wheel

Old English Spinning wheel

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

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 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

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

Edward VII plated putti decorated pin cushion

Plated Putti Pin Cushion

Edward VII plated putti decorated pin cushion

Antique tartan ware cased sewing compendium tartan decorated…

Tartan Sewing Compendium with Antique Accessories

Antique tartan ware cased sewing compendium tartan decorated box, containing pair scissors, needle case, darning needle, and thimble, (1 other piece unavailable), in fitted lined interior.

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

Collection of various sewing implements comprising 5 thimbles…

Sewing Implements Set with Thimbles and Lace Making Tools

Collection of various sewing implements comprising 5 thimbles (one sterling silver) and two lace making tools

Three various vintage pin cushions comprising 2 Continental…

Vintage Cat and Shoe Pin Cushions Set

Three various vintage pin cushions comprising 2 Continental porcelain cat theme, and a cast metal shoe, width 16 cm

Vintage velour and gilt metal heart shaped pin box width 7 cm…

Velour Heart Pin Box with Gilt Metal Accents

Vintage velour and gilt metal heart shaped pin box width 7 cm approx

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 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.

Two pin cushions, shaped as frogs.

Frog-shaped Pin Cushions

Two pin cushions, shaped as frogs.

Two silver frog pin cushions

Silver Frog Pin Cushions Duo

Two silver frog pin cushions

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.

A silver pig pin cushion

Silver Pig Pin Cushion

A silver pig pin cushion

A sterling silver pin cushion fashioned as jockeys hat

Jockey Hat Pin Cushion in Sterling Silver

A sterling silver pin cushion fashioned as jockeys hat

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.

Antique bog oak pin cushion with carved clover decoration, in a…

Bog Oak Clover Pin Cushion Pot

Antique bog oak pin cushion with carved clover decoration, in a pot shape with metal handles, height 4 cm approx

Large vintage silver metal frog form pin cushion width 8.5 cm

Large vintage silver metal frog form pin cushion width 8.5 cm

An early 20th century hat pin box, with enamelled cabochon,…

An early 20th century hat pin box, with enamelled cabochon, containing a selection of hat pins. Length box 26 cm. Some wear to box.

A Victorian bone tape measure with a brass winding handle,…

Victorian Bone Tape Measure with Brass Winding Handle

A Victorian bone tape measure with a brass winding handle, diameter 3 cm.