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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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

Victorian sterling silver thimble, hallmarked London, 1893,…

Victorian London Hallmarked Silver Thimble with Floral Border

Victorian sterling silver thimble, hallmarked London, 1893, makers mark rubbed, with floral border, height 2.5 cm

Quantity of eleven thimbles including silver

Eleven Thimbles Collection, Including Sterling Silver Piece

Quantity of eleven thimbles including silver

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

Three sterling silver thimbles one hallmarked, one marked…

Three Sterling Silver Thimbles, Total Weight: 10g

Three sterling silver thimbles one hallmarked, one marked sterling silver, the other with rubbed hallmarks, total weight 10grams

Two sterling silver thimbles one hallmarked Chester 1908, the…

Antique Sterling Silver Thimbles, 1900-1908

Two sterling silver thimbles one hallmarked Chester 1908, the other hallmarked Birmingham 1900

Two sterling and enamel thimbles both stamped sterling German,…

German Sterling Enamel Thimbles - Pair with Minor Damage

Two sterling and enamel thimbles both stamped sterling German, one with minor enamel loss

Two various vintage sewing scissors sets each in an original…

Vintage Sewing Scissors Sets with Fitted Cases

Two various vintage sewing scissors sets each in an original fitted case, including pair scissors and a thimble, and pair pair gilt coloured scissors.

Norway silver enamel jewellery and crystal decorated thimble

Enamel Silver Jewelry and Crystal Thimble from Norway

Norway silver enamel jewellery and crystal decorated thimble

Antique carved ivory thimble

Carved Ivory Thimble

Antique carved ivory thimble

Sterling silver thimble in case, hallmarked Birmingham 1898

Birmingham 1898 Sterling Silver Thimble in Case

Sterling silver thimble in case, hallmarked Birmingham 1898

Two hallmarked sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1924 and…

Vintage Sterling Silver Thimbles, Birmingham & Chester

Two hallmarked sterling silver thimbles Birmingham 1924 and Chester 1899

Three silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Three Silver Thimbles, One by Charles Horner

Three silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Two silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Pair of Silver Thimbles by Horner

Two silver thimbles (one by Charles Horner)

Sterling silver thimble in a case

Silver Thimble in Protective Case

Sterling silver thimble in a case

Ornate sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1906

Charles Horner 1906 Sterling Silver Thimble, Ornate Design

Ornate sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1906

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

Antique Coquilla Nut Thimble Holder

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

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)

Silver Dorcas' thimble stamped CH, 6, DORCAS

Silver Dorcas Thimble with CH, 6, DORCAS Stamp

Silver Dorcas' thimble stamped CH, 6, DORCAS

The Dorcus Charles Horner silver thimble in original box

Horner Silver Thimble in Original Box

The Dorcus Charles Horner silver thimble in original box

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

Sterling Silver Thimbles, 8.6g

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

Collection of 10 sterling silver thimbles

10 Sterling Silver Thimbles Collection

Collection of 10 sterling silver thimbles

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

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

A Victorian silver thimble, William Harrison Walter, Chester…

A Victorian silver thimble, William Harrison Walter, Chester 1892, in fitted leather case.

Three hallmarked sterling silver thimbles (3)

Set of 3 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimbles

Three hallmarked sterling silver thimbles (3)

Sterling silver and enamel thimble marked STERLING, 1.8 cm…

Enamel Sterling Silver Thimble - Marked STERLING

Sterling silver and enamel thimble marked STERLING, 1.8 cm diameter, 2.4 cm long

Sterling silver baby rattle, boot hook and thimble, all with…

English Hallmarked Sterling Silver Baby Rattle, Boot Hook, Thimble

Sterling silver baby rattle, boot hook and thimble, all with various English hallmarks

Three silver thimbles

Three Silver Thimbles

Three silver thimbles

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

A gold plated thimble, with cased border and engraved name,…

Engraved Gold Plated Thimble, Size 5 with Cased Border

A gold plated thimble, with cased border and engraved name, size 5.

A sterling silver jade top thimble, James Swan & Sons, Wt 5.5…

James Swan & Sons Sterling Silver Jade Thimble

A sterling silver jade top thimble, James Swan & Sons, Wt 5.5 grams

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Hallmarked Silver Thimble - 4.31g Width

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Silver plate cocktail shaker with a thimble shape nip lid,…

Thimble Nip Silver Cocktail Shaker - 20cm Height

Silver plate cocktail shaker with a thimble shape nip lid, height 20 cm

Nine various commemorative porcelain thimbles including 8…

Collection of 9 Commemorative Porcelain Thimbles

Nine various commemorative porcelain thimbles including 8 various English thimbles, and 1 of Czech origin.

Six vintage thimbles including English silver and enamel

Vintage Enamel and Silver Thimble Collection

Six vintage thimbles including English silver and enamel

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Silver Hispanic Thimble Holder - Novelty Design

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Two sterling silver thimbles

Pair of Sterling Silver Thimbles

Two sterling silver thimbles

3 thimbles inc. Sterling silver

3 Thimbles: Sterling Silver Collection

3 thimbles inc. Sterling silver

Silver thimble, Birmingham 1879

Birmingham 1879 Silver Thimble

Silver thimble, Birmingham 1879

Sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1917

Charles Horner Sterling Silver Thimble, 1917

Sterling silver thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1917

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Birmingham 1899

Birmingham 1899 Silver Thimble by Charles Horner

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Birmingham 1899

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.

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

A thimble full

Tiny Thimbleful

A thimble full

A Victorian silver thimble, 93% silver (laser tested). Weight…

Victorian Silver Thimble, 93% Silver, 3g

A Victorian silver thimble, 93% silver (laser tested). Weight 3grams.

George V sterling silver thimble marked 1923 Birmingham JF. In…

1923 George V Sterling Silver Thimble in Retailer's Box

George V sterling silver thimble marked 1923 Birmingham JF. In original retailers box

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.

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

Dorcas Thimbles by Charles Horner

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

Two antique continental silver thimbles

Antique Continental Silver Thimbles

Two antique continental silver thimbles

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

Two silver thimbles one with English hallmarks

English Hallmarked Silver Thimbles

Two silver thimbles one with English hallmarks

Sterling silver thimble in box

Boxed Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble in box

Silver thimble with inset top

Inset Thimble

Silver thimble with inset top

Eleven various Thimbles

Assorted Thimbles Collection

Eleven various Thimbles

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Charles Horner's Silver Thimble (1894)

Silver thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Silver thimble, Chester 1904

Chester 1904 Silver Thimble

Silver thimble, Chester 1904

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked

A Mexican sterling silver thimble, with foliate design. Weight…

Mexican Sterling Silver Thimble with Foliate Design

A Mexican sterling silver thimble, with foliate design. Weight 3.2g.

Two various early silver thimbles including 1 thimble with…

Enamel and Silver Thimbles

Two various early silver thimbles including 1 thimble with enamel decoration.

A silver thimble, mounted with lapis lazuli. Total weight 10.4g.

Lapis Lazuli Thimble, 10.4g

A silver thimble, mounted with lapis lazuli. Total weight 10.4g.

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

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

Silver Thimbles and More: A Collectable Set of Five

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

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).

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Thimble by JS&S

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 1913 (James…

1913 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimble

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

Two silver thimbles

Silver Thimbles Duo

Two silver thimbles

Twelve various thimbles with pincushions

Assorted Thimble Pincushions Set

Twelve various thimbles with pincushions

A silver thimble.

Shimmering Thimble

A silver thimble.

A silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark.

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Thimble

A silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark.

An Edwardian silver thimble, maker Jf, Birmingham 1907, dented.

An Edwardian silver thimble, maker Jf, Birmingham 1907, dented.

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.