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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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pig antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 19047

Antique Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion, 1904 Birmingham

Pig antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 19047

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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,…

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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…

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).

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

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…

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)

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

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

19th century spinning wheel

1800s Spinning Wheel

19th century spinning wheel

C1820 walnut wool winder with Extendable arms

Extendable Walnut Wool Winder

C1820 walnut wool winder with Extendable arms

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

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

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

Clamp pin cushion, ivory

Ivory Clamp Pin Cushion

Clamp pin cushion, ivory

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

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

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

Camel antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Pin Cushion

Camel antique sterling silver pin cushion, Birmingham 1906

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

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

A cotton Reeel dispenser, octagonal with inlaid geometric top…

A cotton Reeel dispenser, octagonal with inlaid geometric top and central raised pin cushion on two tiers. Height 20 cm. Width 21 cm.

Ebonised spinning wheel

Black Spinning Wheel

Ebonised spinning wheel

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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