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 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

An antique Swedish spinning wheel with blue painted finish,…

Antique Swedish Spinning Wheel: 19th Century Blue Painted Finish

An antique Swedish spinning wheel with blue painted finish, 19th century. Featured on the front cover of 'Understanding the spinning Wheel' by Eric Corran. 100 cm high

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

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

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

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 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

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions width 14.5 cm…

Antique Silver Shoe Form Pin Cushions - Set of Two

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions width 14.5 cm longest

Two antique silver metal animal pin cushions including a ram…

Antique Silver Animal Pin Cushions: Ram and Dog Pair

Two antique silver metal animal pin cushions including a ram and a dog, width 12 cm longest

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

A Victorian cedar cotton reel holder and sewing box, Australian…

A Victorian cedar cotton reel holder and sewing box, Australian 19th century, 20 cm high,11 cm wide

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 16…

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 16 cm long

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

Antique silver metal bear form pin cushion 10 cm long

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Large vintage silver metal pig pin cushion height 10.5 cm

Two vintage silver metal bulldog pin cushions width 10 cmone…

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

Vintage tapestry covered pin cushion circular tapestry covered…

Vintage tapestry covered pin cushion circular tapestry covered pin cushion, on fitted wood base, diameter 12 cm.

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 13…

Two antique silver metal shoe form pin cushions 9.5 cm and 13 cm long

Two vintage silver metal shoe form pin cushions, length 14 cm…

Two vintage silver metal shoe form pin cushions, length 14 cm widest

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

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

George V sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1912, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a lamb with original blue pin cushion fabric to back, total weight 20.8gm, height 4.5 cm x 5.5 cm length

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd), in the form of a tortoise with blue velvet cushion, registered design no.469428, total weight 25gm…

George V gilt sterling silver Crown pin cushion, hallmarked…

George V gilt sterling silver Crown pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, C.E.T (Charles Edwin turner), in the form of King George V Coronation crown, registered design no.575261, total weight 30gm, height 6 cm x diameter 4 cm

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Unusual Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1910, R.P (Robert Pringle & Sons), in the form of a snooker table with green felt top, with two cues resting on surface, set above turned legs, registered design no.555119, total weight…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, A&LLd (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), in the form of a rabbit with original cushion fabric, total weight 25.7gm, length 6 cm

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

A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet,…

A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet, with two doors opening to reveal an impressive arrangement of drawers and compartments, handsomely inlaid in geometric designs in mahogany, maple, rosewood, sycamore and others, 19th century,…

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

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.

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

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

An antique colonial Australian cotton reel dispenser, blackwood,…

Tasmanian Colonial Cotton Reel Dispenser: 19th Century Antique

An antique colonial Australian cotton reel dispenser, blackwood, myrtle and cedar with whale bone finials, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 36 cm high

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

Antique German tape measure, owl shape celluloid melded red and…

Owl-shaped German tape measure with brass mounts

Antique German tape measure, owl shape celluloid melded red and yellow body with brass mounts

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

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,

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.

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Duck Pin Cushion by Sampson Mordan

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1907, Sm& Co (Sampson Mordan), in the form of a miniature duck, with original purple velvet cushion, total weight 4.1gm, length 3.5 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 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

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,…

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…

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Pin Cushion

Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a frog with original red velvet cushion, hallmarked to side of body, total weight 37gm, height 3.2 x 6 cm length

Fine Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked…

Large Edwardian Sterling Silver Duck Pin Cushion

Fine Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, S&Co (Sydney & Co), of unusual large size, in the form of a swimming duck with upswept webbed feet and realistic textured plumage, with registered design number to side, total weight…

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

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

Early silver plate miniature shoe pin cushion length 8 cm

Silver Plate Miniature Shoe Pin Cushion - 8cm Length

Early silver plate miniature shoe pin cushion length 8 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

Victorian bone Sewers tape measure, pierced decoration with…

Pierced Victorian Sewers Tape Measure

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

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

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, 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 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 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)

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

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

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 sewing clamp, carved pierced decorations and caged…

Carved Sewing Clamp with Caged Reel

Antique sewing clamp, carved pierced decorations and caged cotton reel

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)

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

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 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 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 cotton reel, carved ivory with pierced foliate…

Ivory Carved Antique Cotton Reel (1850)

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

Antique carved ivory waxer, with pierced floral decoration,…

Floral Ivory Waxer, 1840s

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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 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

Set of four sailor's sewing tools, finely crafted in carved…

Whalebone Sailor's Sewing Set, 19th Century

Set of four sailor's sewing tools, finely crafted in carved whalebone, 19th century the largest 16 cm long

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

Silver plate Wheelbarrow form pin cushion length 11 cm.

Silver Wheelbarrow Pin Cushion - 11cm Length

Silver plate Wheelbarrow form pin cushion length 11 cm.

Early silver plate shoe form pin cushion length 8 cm.

Silver Shoe Pin Cushion - 8cm Length

Early silver plate shoe form pin cushion length 8 cm.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)