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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Quantity of eleven thimbles including silver

Eleven Thimbles Collection, Including Sterling Silver Piece

Quantity of eleven thimbles including silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver gilt acorn thimble holder,…

Vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver gilt acorn thimble holder, c1910, vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver gilt acorn thimble holder c1910

Palais Royal French thimble, mother of pearl stunning thimble…

Palais Royal French thimble, mother of pearl stunning thimble with inset gold and enamelled central seal and gold rings

Joseph Swindell & Sons (Christchurch) silver and pounamu…

Joseph Swindell & Sons (Christchurch) silver and pounamu thimble, the pounamu end with drilled dimples. Stamped marks.

A gold thimble in leather case, English early 19th century

A gold thimble in leather case, English early 19th century

Three pieces Victorian mauchline fern ware, string dispenser,…

Victorian Mauchline Fern Ware & Sterling Silver Thimble Set

Three pieces Victorian mauchline fern ware, string dispenser, egg cup form thimble & thread case with sterling silver thimble & spectacles case

Various Victorian and Edwardian items, includes Victorian open…

Victorian & Edwardian Silverware, Thimble, Album, and Cheroot Cutter

Various Victorian and Edwardian items, includes Victorian open salt with green glass liner, the silver frame hallmarked Birmingham 1897, maker G.H.W. Ltd, with plated spoon and metal tweezers; silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham, maker James Fenton, in…

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

Sterling silver thimbles, three various floral decorated

Floral Sterling Silver Thimbles - Trio of Exquisite Designs

Sterling silver thimbles, three various floral decorated

Sewing: an 18ct yellow gold thimble, set with five brilliant…

18ct Gold Diamond Thimble by Stuart Devlin

Sewing: an 18ct yellow gold thimble, set with five brilliant cut white diamonds, in the manner of Stuart Devlin, 20th century, stamped '18ct', maker's marks illegible, 2.2 cm high, 8.3 grams

An exceptional 53 piece thimble collection including gold and…

Rare 53-Piece Gold & Silver Thimble Collection

An exceptional 53 piece thimble collection including gold and silver Examples gold examples are 3 x 9ct, 1 x 12ct, 1x14ct. Total combined wt for gold approx 19grams

A Victorian coquilla nut acorn thimble holder, screw thread…

Victorian Coquilla Nut Acorn Thimble Holder with Silver Thimble

A Victorian coquilla nut acorn thimble holder, screw thread opening enclosing silver thimble, length 5.8 cm.

Vintage Bakelite thimble, with walnut shape case

Bakelite Thimble in Walnut Case

Vintage Bakelite thimble, with walnut shape case

Antique carved ivory thimble

Carved Ivory Thimble

Antique carved ivory thimble

15ct gold thimble rare gold thimble, engraved and decorated in…

Rare Engraved 15ct Gold Thimble

15ct gold thimble rare gold thimble, engraved and decorated in 15ct gold

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

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold thimble marked makers Likely…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Thimble by Magnus Goldring

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold thimble marked makers Likely Magnus Goldring 9ct. Approx weight 5 grams

Joseph Swindell & Sons (Christchurch) silver and pounamu…

Swindell & Sons Silver and Pounamu Thimble

Joseph Swindell & Sons (Christchurch) silver and pounamu thimble, the pounamu end with drilled dimples. Stamped marks.

An antique thimble in egg shaped case; engraved silver thimble…

Antique Silver Thimble in Egg Case with Chatelain Chain

An antique thimble in egg shaped case; engraved silver thimble hallmarked J.F Birmingham 1901, size 15 x 19.5 mm, in fitted velvet and silk lined case designed as an egg with chain for a chatelain, size 45 x 31 x 27 mm.

9ct gold Charles Horner thimble, solid gold size 5, hallmarked…

Edinburgh Hallmarked 9ct Gold Charles Horner Thimble, Size 5

9ct gold Charles Horner thimble, solid gold size 5, hallmarked Edinburgh 5.1g

Egg shaped thimble case, with sterling silver thimble, petite…

Sterling Silver Egg Thimble Case, Birmingham 1910

Egg shaped thimble case, with sterling silver thimble, petite egg shaped case with hinge and safety chain, silk lining in Royal Blue with sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 1910

Two sterling silver thimbles, hallmarked. Weight, 8.2 grams.

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimbles - 8.2g

Two sterling silver thimbles, hallmarked. Weight, 8.2 grams.

Cased Edward VII sterling silver thimble Birmingham circa 1902,…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Thimble in Fitted Case

Cased Edward VII sterling silver thimble Birmingham circa 1902, marks rubbed, maker James Swann, in fitted case.

Five English sterling silver thimbles, various makers and dates,…

English Sterling Silver Thimbles, Charles & Diana Wedding Included

Five English sterling silver thimbles, various makers and dates, including Charles and Diana wedding thimble, total weight 20gm (5)

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

A Georgian treen ware needle and thimble case, circa 1800, 9 cm…

Georgian Treen Needle and Thimble Case, Circa 1800

A Georgian treen ware needle and thimble case, circa 1800, 9 cm high

An antique American yellow gold thimble in original fitted…

Antique 14K Gold Thimble in Fitted Leather Case

An antique American yellow gold thimble in original fitted leather case, circa 1905, stamped, 14K, most likely by Gorhams, 2 cm high, 4.2 grams

mauchline ware thimble case the lid printed with a view of…

Mauchline Thimble Case with Aberfeldy View and Silver Thimble

mauchline ware thimble case the lid printed with a view of Aberfeldy from the West, together with a sterling silver thimble

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.

Three various early silver thimbles including: 1 hallmarked for…

Collection of Early Silver Thimbles

Three various early silver thimbles including: 1 hallmarked for Chester 1912, 1 with rubbed hallmarks, and 1 marked sterling.

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 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.

Cased Victorian sterling silver thimble Chester 1896, in fitted…

Victorian Sterling Silver Thimble with Fitted Case (Chester 1896)

Cased Victorian sterling silver thimble Chester 1896, in fitted case.

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

Victorian cased silver thimble, in original lined case, height…

Victorian Silver Thimble in Lined Case

Victorian cased silver thimble, in original lined case, height two cm.

9ct gold thimble stamped 375, maker: C.H, 3.65grams

375 Stamped 9ct Gold Thimble by C.H - 3.65g

9ct gold thimble stamped 375, maker: C.H, 3.65grams

Victorian sterling silver thimble & case Chester 1900, in…

Victorian Silver Thimble & Case, Chester 1900

Victorian sterling silver thimble & case Chester 1900, in original leather case.

Antique thimble and 'egg' carry case approx size 44 mm x 28 mm

Antique Thimble and Egg Carry Case

Antique thimble and 'egg' carry case approx size 44 mm x 28 mm

Victorian sterling silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham with…

Victorian Silver Thimble with Box

Victorian sterling silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham with original box

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.

English Edwardian 9ct yellow gold thimble with engraved…

Engraved 9ct Gold Thimble by JP, Birmingham Hallmark

English Edwardian 9ct yellow gold thimble with engraved decoration by makers JP with Birmingham anchor hallmark 5.4g

A sterling silver thimble case, well decorated, enclosing a…

Ornate Sterling Silver Thimble and Case Set

A sterling silver thimble case, well decorated, enclosing a sterling silver thimble. Weight 22.4g.

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.

Three vintage sterling silver thimbles various hallmarks.

Assorted Sterling Silver Thimbles - Vintage Collection

Three vintage sterling silver thimbles various hallmarks.

An antique 15ct gold and turquoise thimble, 19th century, 2.5…

19th Century Turquoise Thimble in 15ct Gold

An antique 15ct gold and turquoise thimble, 19th century, 2.5 cm high, 4.4 grams

Vintage 9 carat gold thimble marked for Hardy Brothers, weight…

Hardy Brothers Vintage 9ct Gold Thimble 5.3g

Vintage 9 carat gold thimble marked for Hardy Brothers, weight 5.3grams.

Five sterling silver thimbles, two by Charles Horner (5)

Charles Horner's Sterling Silver Thimbles Set of Five

Five sterling silver thimbles, two by Charles Horner (5)

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 thimble, hallmarked

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked

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

18ct gold thimble

18ct Gold Thimble

18ct gold thimble

Six 9ct yellow gold charms, including scissors, thimble,…

9ct Gold Charm Set - Scissors, Thimble, Ballerina Shoes & More

Six 9ct yellow gold charms, including scissors, thimble, ballerina shoes, hat... Weight 5g.

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.

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

Good 15 carat yellow gold thimble, marked 15 carat, weight…

15ct Yellow Gold Thimble, Marked, 7g

Good 15 carat yellow gold thimble, marked 15 carat, weight 7grams

Sterling silver thimble in case, hallmarked Birmingham 1898

Birmingham 1898 Sterling Silver Thimble in Case

Sterling silver thimble in case, hallmarked Birmingham 1898

An early 20th century rose gold thimble, engraved initials,…

Engraved 14ct Rose Gold Thimble with Initials

An early 20th century rose gold thimble, engraved initials, testing as 14ct. gold. 6.5gms.

Early 20th century 18ct gold thimble set with seed pearls (1…

Seed pearl 18ct gold thimble

Early 20th century 18ct gold thimble set with seed pearls (1 missing), 1.8 cm diameter, 2.3 cm high, 5.1 grams. Unmarked tests as 18ct

Two various early silver thimbles including 1 thimble with…

Enamel and Silver Thimbles

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

Six vintage thimbles including English silver and enamel

Vintage Enamel and Silver Thimble Collection

Six vintage thimbles including English silver and enamel

A 9ct yellow gold thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1911. Weight…

Charles Horner 9ct Gold Thimble, Chester 1911

A 9ct yellow gold thimble, Charles Horner, Chester 1911. Weight 4.9g.

Vintage French ceramic thimble case hand painted egg form, in…

French Ceramic Egg Thimble Case in Gilded Frame

Vintage French ceramic thimble case hand painted egg form, in fitted gilded metal frame, height 12 cm.

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.

Two sterling silver thimbles, one lightly etched with floral…

1911 Sterling Silver Floral Thimbles, 5.7g Total Weight

Two sterling silver thimbles, one lightly etched with floral design. Chester 1911. Total weight 5.7g

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…

Eleven various Thimbles

Assorted Thimbles Collection

Eleven various Thimbles

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

Sterling Silver Thimbles, 8.6g

Two thimbles, sterling silver. Weight 8.6g

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.

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

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Silver Hispanic Thimble Holder - Novelty Design

Hispanic novelty silver thimble holder 72g 7 cm high

Antique Treenware 'apple' thimble holder

Antique Apple Thimble Holder Treenware

Antique Treenware 'apple' thimble holder

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

Antique Coquilla Nut Thimble Holder

Antique Treenware coquilla nut thimble holder

Antique Treenware 'acorn' thimble holder

Antique Acorn Thimble Holder Treenware

Antique Treenware 'acorn' thimble holder

Two sterling silver thimbles

Pair of Sterling Silver Thimbles

Two 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

Six sterling silver thimbles

Set of Six Sterling Silver Thimbles

Six sterling silver thimbles

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

Silver Thimbles and More: A Collectable Set of Five

Five collectable thimbles, including silver

Three assorted sterling silver thimbles, various English…

Assorted English Sterling Silver Thimbles

Three assorted sterling silver thimbles, various English hallmarks

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.

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)

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

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Hallmarked Silver Thimble - 4.31g Width

Hallmarked silver thimble, width 4.31g

Two antique continental silver thimbles

Antique Continental Silver Thimbles

Two antique continental silver thimbles

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).

Four sterling silver thimbles, with various English hallmarks

Assorted Sterling Silver Thimbles with English Hallmarks

Four sterling silver thimbles, with various English hallmarks

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 silver thimbles marked Dorcas (2)

Pair of Dorcas Marked Antique Silver Thimbles

Two antique silver thimbles marked Dorcas (2)

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

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

Sterling silver thimble in box

Boxed Sterling Silver Thimble

Sterling silver thimble in box

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

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

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Thimble by JS&S

Hallmarked silver thimble, Birmingham hallmark, maker JS&S

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

Sterling silver thimble, hallmarked Birmingham 1913 (James…

1913 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thimble

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