I just recently discovered silver shoe pin cushions

[Maggie Turnipseed]

They have sold well at shows recently. I am particularly attached to this one. It is marked 800 silver.

[Madam Butterflye]

very cool - where's cushion? Are you supposed to supply your own?

[Maggie Turnipseed]

The pin cushion seems to have deteriorated with age. More than likely it was velvet and it could be replaced.

[Lynn Rosack]

That's a beautiful item. I have a weakness for antique sewing implements myself. What are the dimensions?

[Maggie Turnipseed]

It is packed up at the moment, but as I recall it is a little larger than most. I believe about 4 inches. Sewing implements are fascinating! There are so many delicate little tools they used. They must have been very treasured items.

[RebekahK]

I have a thing for pin cushions, which can certainly be classified as antique sewing implements. My dream is to find a late 1800's felt pincushion by the Steiff company of Germany.