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...

444 items found, 193-288 shown:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

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).

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

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.

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

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

American Silver Baby Shoe Pin Cushion

Vintage /antique American silver 'baby shoe' pin cushion

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

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 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

Six Victorian bobbins, five decorated bone and one wood.

Victorian Bobbins: Bone and Wood Decorations

Six Victorian bobbins, five decorated bone and one wood.

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Ivory/Bone Bodkins Set - 8 Pieces

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Collection of bone sewing implements, including picks (quantity)

Bone Sewing Kit with Picks

Collection of bone sewing implements, including picks (quantity)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

An Australian cedar cotton reel holder, circular with revolving…

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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…

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 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.

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.

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Ivory/Bone Bodkins Set - 8 Pieces

Sewing items, eight various ivory/bone bodkins

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

Red Velvet Clamp Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, red velvet

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

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.

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.

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

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

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