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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Thimble holder made from carved nut 5.5 cm long approx

Carved Nut Thimble Holder

Thimble holder made from carved nut 5.5 cm long approx

Two silver thimbles one with English hallmarks

English Hallmarked Silver Thimbles

Two silver thimbles one with English hallmarks

Collection of 10 sterling silver thimbles

10 Sterling Silver Thimbles Collection

Collection of 10 sterling silver thimbles

A silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark.

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Thimble

A silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark.

The Dorcus Charles Horner silver thimble in original box

Horner Silver Thimble in Original Box

The Dorcus Charles Horner silver thimble in original box

HM 9ct rose gold thimble. Birmingham 1938. Weight 6.3g

1938 Birmingham HM 9ct Rose Gold Thimble (6.3g)

HM 9ct rose gold thimble. Birmingham 1938. Weight 6.3g

Two Thimbles, 'Dorcas' by Charles Horner. (2)

Dorcas Thimbles by Charles Horner

Two Thimbles, 'Dorcas' by Charles Horner. (2)

A 9ct gold thimble. (cased) Wt 5.2g

9ct Gold Thimble with Case - 5.2g

A 9ct gold thimble. (cased) Wt 5.2g

Two silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Pair of Silver Thimbles by Horner

Two silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Three silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Three Silver Thimbles, One by Charles Horner

Three silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Ten sterling silver thimbles (10)

Set of 10 Sterling Silver Thimbles

Ten sterling silver thimbles (10)

Nine sterling silver thimbles and a miniature thimble

10 Thimbles: Sterling Silver Set with Miniature Addition

Nine sterling silver thimbles and a miniature thimble

Eight sterling silver thimbles (8)

Set of 8 Sterling Silver Thimbles

Eight sterling silver thimbles (8)

Two hallmarked sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1924 and…

Vintage Sterling Silver Thimbles, Birmingham & Chester

Two hallmarked sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1924 and Chester 1899

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Birmingham 1899

Birmingham 1899 Silver Thimble by Charles Horner

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Birmingham 1899

Silver thimble, Birmingham 1879

Birmingham 1879 Silver Thimble

Silver thimble, Birmingham 1879

3 thimbles inc. Sterling silver

3 Thimbles: Sterling Silver Collection

3 thimbles inc. Sterling silver

Ornate sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1906

Charles Horner 1906 Sterling Silver Thimble, Ornate Design

Ornate sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1906

Sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1917

Charles Horner Sterling Silver Thimble, 1917

Sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1917

Silver thimble, Chester 1904

Chester 1904 Silver Thimble

Silver thimble, Chester 1904

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Charles Horner's Silver Thimble (1894)

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

A silver thimble.

Shimmering Thimble

A silver thimble.

Eight silver thimbles (8)

Collection of Eight Silver Thimbles

Eight silver thimbles (8)

Assortment two carved bone bobbins, 19th century, grey clay…

Antique Bone Bobbins, Pipe, & Silver Thimble Set

Assortment two carved bone bobbins, 19th century, grey clay pipe & Hallmarked sterling silver thimble Birmingham 19th century

Thimbles: collection of 68 assorted thimbles including sterling…

Assorted Thimble Collection - 68 Pieces

Thimbles: collection of 68 assorted thimbles including sterling silver, enamel, porcelain etc

14ct gold thimble by Simons Bros, Philadelphia, 4.5gms

Simons Bros 14ct Gold Thimble, Philadelphia

14ct gold thimble by Simons Bros, Philadelphia, 4.5gms

Hallmarked silver thimble & carved nut holder

Silver Thimble & Carved Nut Holder Set

Hallmarked silver thimble & carved nut holder

Two silver miniature pincushions & thimble, stamped 925, frog…

925 Silver Miniature Pincushions, Thimble & Frog/Sandal Stamps

Two silver miniature pincushions & thimble, stamped 925, frog and roman sandal

Five Thimbles including Charles Horner (Dorcas) silver-plate,…

Assorted Thimbles with Charles Horner and Enamel Silver-plate

Five Thimbles including Charles Horner (Dorcas) silver-plate, and enamel and silver (damaged). (5)

Two sterling silver thimbles, by Charles Horner, Hallmarked…

Charles Horner Sterling Silver Thimbles, Chester 1911

Two sterling silver thimbles, by Charles Horner, Hallmarked Chester circa 1911

Silver thimble with inset top

Inset Thimble

Silver thimble with inset top

Sterling silver thimble in a case

Silver Thimble in Protective Case

Sterling silver thimble in a case

Pair Charles Horner Dorcas thimbles, eached with makers…

Charles Horner Dorcas Thimbles with Maker's Monogram

Pair Charles Horner Dorcas thimbles, eached with makers monogram and 'Dorcas'. 2.5 cm each

A 15ct gold thimble; guilloche and engraved pattern hallmarked…

Chester 1926 Guilloche Engraved 15ct Gold Thimble

A 15ct gold thimble; guilloche and engraved pattern hallmarked Chester 1926. Wt. 6.2g.

Silver Dorcas' thimble stamped CH, 6, DORCAS

Silver Dorcas Thimble with CH, 6, DORCAS Stamp

Silver Dorcas' thimble stamped CH, 6, DORCAS

Three hallmarked sterling silver thimbles (3)

Set of 3 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimbles

Three hallmarked sterling silver thimbles (3)

A Victorian silver thimble case repousse embossed with flower…

Victorian Silver Thimble Case with Floral Embossing

A Victorian silver thimble case repousse embossed with flower and leaf scrolls; Birmingham 1888

A thimble full

Tiny Thimbleful

A thimble full

Twelve various thimbles with pincushions

Assorted Thimble Pincushions Set

Twelve various thimbles with pincushions

Seven sterling silver thimbles, including one miniature

Collection of Seven Sterling Silver Thimbles and Miniature

Seven sterling silver thimbles, including one miniature

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 2000, six grams…

Birmingham Hallmarked Thimble and Middle Eastern Snuff Bottle

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 2000, six grams together with a Middle Eastern silver snuff bottle.

Hallmarked 9ct rose gold thimble, approx 4.7 grams, hallmarked…

Birmingham 1909 Hallmarked 9ct Rose Gold Thimble

Hallmarked 9ct rose gold thimble, approx 4.7 grams, hallmarked Birmingham 1909

Six sterling silver thimbles,

Set of Six Sterling Silver Thimbles

Six sterling silver thimbles,

Cased hallmarked sterling silver thimble hallmarked Chester 1900

Chester 1900 Sterling Silver Thimble Hallmarked

Cased hallmarked sterling silver thimble hallmarked Chester 1900

Six sterling silver thimbles with various hallmarks including…

Assorted Sterling Silver Thimbles with Hallmarks

Six sterling silver thimbles with various hallmarks including Chester and Birmingham

A silver acorn thimble case; Cohen & Charles, Birmingham 1912,…

Silver Thimble Set

A silver acorn thimble case; Cohen & Charles, Birmingham 1912, and a silver thimble. (2)

Five various thimbles, two sterling silver by Charles Horne,…

Assorted Thimbles: Sterling Silver, American Silver, and Plated

Five various thimbles, two sterling silver by Charles Horne, Chester 1908 & 1909, one American silver, two plated

Four English sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1904, 1908,…

Set of 4 Antique English Sterling Silver Thimbles

Four English sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1904, 1908, 1910 and Chester 1906

Two silver Thimbles; Chester and Birmingham. (2)

Silver Thimbles: Chester and Birmingham

Two silver Thimbles; Chester and Birmingham. (2)

A late Victorian silver thimble holder, in the shape of an…

Victorian Silver Acorn Thimble Holder

A late Victorian silver thimble holder, in the shape of an acorn, the exterior profusely engraved with floral motifs, the interior lined in blue velvet. London 1895.

10ct gold thimble with engraved decorative panels, Approx 4gms.

Engraved 10ct Gold Thimble, 4gms

10ct gold thimble with engraved decorative panels, Approx 4gms.

Hardy Brothers 9ct gold thimble hallmarked Chester 1934, with…

Chester Hallmarked 9ct Gold Thimble with Engraving

Hardy Brothers 9ct gold thimble hallmarked Chester 1934, with engraving around bottom rim, 6.0grams

Four silver thimbles

Four Shimmering Thimbles

Four silver thimbles

Sterling silver thimble marked CH 8 Dorcase, approx 6g

Sterling Silver Dorcase Thimble CH 8 - 6g

Sterling silver thimble marked CH 8 Dorcase, approx 6g

Two silver thimbles

Silver Thimbles Duo

Two silver thimbles

Two antique vegetable ivory thimble holder cases 4 cm high…

Antique Vegetable Ivory Thimble Holder Cases (Pair)

Two antique vegetable ivory thimble holder cases 4 cm high approx

Two silver & enamel thimbles

Enamel Silver Thimbles

Two silver & enamel thimbles

A gold thimble and sewing Kit. The thimble made in 20ct yellow…

Golden Thimble and Sewing Kit Set

A gold thimble and sewing Kit. The thimble made in 20ct yellow gold as a classic formed thimble with dimpled pattern work and engraved rim, along with an 18ct yellow gold tubular formed sewing kit of plain polished finish, opening to reveal two needles.…

9ct rose gold thimble approx 3.4 grams

9ct Rose Gold Thimble - 3.4g

9ct rose gold thimble approx 3.4 grams

Victorian 9ct gold thimble, hallmarked Chester 1900, 3 grams…

1900 Chester Hallmarked 9ct Gold Thimble

Victorian 9ct gold thimble, hallmarked Chester 1900, 3 grams approx

Silver Buddha thimble, approx 6g

Silver Buddha Thimble - 6g

Silver Buddha thimble, approx 6g

Three silver thimbles

Three Silver Thimbles

Three silver thimbles

Gold thimble, circa 1920s, inscription inside, size 7

1920s Gold Thimble with Inscription, Size 7

Gold thimble, circa 1920s, inscription inside, size 7

A gold thimble, testing as 9ct gold. Weight 5.8g.

9ct Gold Thimble, Weight 5.8g

A gold thimble, testing as 9ct gold. Weight 5.8g.

A gold sewing thimble, engraved village scene to base of…

Engraved 9ct Gold Thimble with Village Scene

A gold sewing thimble, engraved village scene to base of thimble; testing as 9ct gold. Weight 3.1g.

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 1913 (James…

1913 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 1913 (James Fenton & Co)

An antique gold thimble by Charles Horner, having polished and…

Charles Horner 15ct Gold Thimble with Fitted Box

An antique gold thimble by Charles Horner, having polished and engine turned decoration, modelled in 15ct gold, hallmarked Chester with Ch makers mark, retailed by Hardy Brothers with original fitted box, circa 1912

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Thimble by JS&S

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

Australian silver and enamel thimble, in the guilloche…

Australian Enamel Thimble with Waratahs

Australian silver and enamel thimble, in the guilloche technique, finely painted with waratahs, stamped, with box, height 2.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Charles (Ruthven) Blackburn

Two gold thimbles, one 9ct, the other 14ct. Total weight 7gms

Gold Thimbles: 9ct and 14ct, 7g Total Weight

Two gold thimbles, one 9ct, the other 14ct. Total weight 7gms

Sterling silver thimble in box

Boxed Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble in box

A rare Tartanware and gilt sewing case, Scottish, circa 1880,…

Scottish Tartanware Sewing Case with Silver Thimble & Reel

A rare Tartanware and gilt sewing case, Scottish, circa 1880, labelled Prince Charlie and containing a sterling silver thimble and reel, 12.5 cm long

Antique 9ct gold Thimble marked Chester, 1900, CH, approx 3.9g

1900 Chester Marked 9ct Gold Thimble, 3.9g

Antique 9ct gold Thimble marked Chester, 1900, CH, approx 3.9g

Two antique silver thimbles marked Dorcas (2)

Pair of Dorcas Marked Antique Silver Thimbles

Two antique silver thimbles marked Dorcas (2)

Silver and enamel thimble, with blue enamel to top and white…

Blue and White Enamel Flower Thimble

Silver and enamel thimble, with blue enamel to top and white with flower around the rim

Four sterling silver thimbles, with various English hallmarks

Assorted Sterling Silver Thimbles with English Hallmarks

Four sterling silver thimbles, with various English hallmarks

Three various Thimbles, horn, sterling silver with flower…

Assorted Thimbles: Horn & Sterling Silver Designs

Three various Thimbles, horn, sterling silver with flower design (James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1948, 7.9g), one with guilloche work (James Fenton & Co, Birmingham, 1912, 3.1g).

Two antique continental silver thimbles

Antique Continental Silver Thimbles

Two antique continental silver thimbles

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Hallmarked Silver Thimble - 4.31g Width

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Art Deco 9ct gold thimble with collectible Chester hallmarks,…

Art Deco Chester Hallmarked 9ct Gold Thimble

Art Deco 9ct gold thimble with collectible Chester hallmarks, by Charles Horner circa 1923 4.8g

Pair of silver Dorcas thimbles marked Dorcas Ch, 8, 5 (2)

Silver Dorcas Thimbles, Marked Dorcas Ch, 8, 5 (2)

Pair of silver Dorcas thimbles marked Dorcas Ch, 8, 5 (2)

Two sterling silver thimbles, various design. Stamped sterling…

Pair of Sterling Silver Thimbles, Birmingham 1892

Two sterling silver thimbles, various design. Stamped sterling for one and Birmingham 1892. Weight 7.9g.

Three assorted sterling silver thimbles, various English…

Assorted English Sterling Silver Thimbles

Three assorted sterling silver thimbles, various English hallmarks

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

Silver Thimbles and More: A Collectable Set of Five

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

Six sterling silver thimbles

Set of Six Sterling Silver Thimbles

Six sterling silver thimbles

Norway silver enamel jewellery and crystal decorated thimble

Enamel Silver Jewelry and Crystal Thimble from Norway

Norway silver enamel jewellery and crystal decorated thimble

Two sterling silver thimbles

Pair of Sterling Silver Thimbles

Two sterling silver thimbles

Antique Treenware 'acorn' thimble holder

Antique Acorn Thimble Holder Treenware

Antique Treenware 'acorn' thimble holder

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

Antique Coquilla Nut Thimble Holder

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

Antique Treenware 'apple' thimble holder

Antique Apple Thimble Holder Treenware

Antique Treenware 'apple' thimble holder

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Silver Hispanic Thimble Holder - Novelty Design

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Victorian carved Coquilla nut egg thimble case length 6 cm

Victorian Coquilla Nut Egg Thimble Case - 6cm Long

Victorian carved Coquilla nut egg thimble case length 6 cm

Two early Thimbles, including 1 hallmarked c1900? (mark rubbed);…

Early Thimbles: Hallmarked & Dorcas, Size 8

Two early Thimbles, including 1 hallmarked c1900? (mark rubbed); and Dorcas, size 8.

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

Sterling Silver Thimbles, 8.6g

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

Eleven various Thimbles

Assorted Thimbles Collection

Eleven various Thimbles

The antique French Thuja wood sewing box of Miss L Pomeroy,…

Antique French Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl Components

The antique French Thuja wood sewing box of Miss L Pomeroy, 1818, the box with an engraved mother-of-pearl cartouche, the fitted interior with mother-of-pearl and horn components including: a needle case, spools, snowflake winders, thimble, rules and…