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A Rare Antique Quaker Pin Cushion Ball
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A Rare Antique Quaker Pin Cushion Ball

18th century
Sold 5 December 2025 · Opus Antiques
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This beautiful pin cushion ball was made by a girl at Ackworth school in 1809. It has been narrowed down to one of two girls with the initials EW who were at the school at that time. One of the girls was from Ackworth and the other was from Leighton Buzzard.

These pin cushion balls were made by the girls as practical tools along with being sentimental or commemorative gifts.

The symbols around the date of foliage etc symbolise friendship, loyalty and remembrance.

A great piece of history in remarkably good clean condition for its age, with one very minor spot of damage on the back. 

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Pin Cushion to the Georgian era.

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This beautiful pin cushion ball was made by a girl at Ackworth school in 1809.
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It has been narrowed down to one of two girls with the initials EW who were at the school at that time.
Opus Antiques

One of the girls was from Ackworth and the other was from Leighton Buzzard.

fig 1. A small spherical black textile pin cushion featuring knitted cream-coloured lettering and floral motifs with a hanging cord.
fig 1. A Rare Antique Quaker Pin Cushion Ball

These pin cushion balls were made by the girls as practical tools along with being sentimental or commemorative gifts.

The symbols around the date of foliage etc symbolise friendship, loyalty and remembrance.

A great piece of history in remarkably good clean condition for its age, with one very minor spot of damage on the back. 

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Pin Cushion to the Georgian era.

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SA1182749
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Archive I A small spherical black textile pin cushion featuring knitted cream-coloured lettering and floral motifs with a hanging cord. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Antique Quaker Pin Cushion Ball

Archive II A small spherical black textile pin cushion featuring knitted cream-coloured lettering and floral motifs with a hanging cord. View II
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United Kingdom
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A small spherical black textile pin cushion featuring knitted cream-coloured lettering and floral motifs with a hanging cord.
A Rare Antique Quaker Pin Cushion Ball
Ref: SA1182749
A small spherical black textile pin cushion featuring knitted cream-coloured lettering and floral motifs with a hanging cord.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilk, Wool
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsKnitted lettering, Floral motifs, Spherical form, Hanging cord

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Quaker pin cushions and associated sewing tools date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, often created by members of the Religious Society of Friends as functional yet refined items. They frequently feature intricate knitted or stitched patterns, sometimes incorporating initials, dates, or symbolic motifs associated with personal milestones.

These items were typically constructed using tightly woven silk, wool, or cotton fabrics, often shaped over a firm core and stuffed with wool, sawdust, or hair. The exterior designs were frequently achieved through fine knitting, beadwork, or cross-stitch embroidery.

Authentication relies on examining the type of yarn or silk thread, hand-knitting tension, natural wear patterns, and the style of lettering or motifs typical of the period. Historical indicators include hand-spun threads, period-appropriate dyes, and signs of genuine age in the fabric fibres.

Antique sewing implements can be displayed within glass cloches, arranged in shallow wooden display trays on a bookshelf, or placed alongside other historical curiosities to add texture and historical narrative to a study or living space.

Textile antiques should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and degradation of natural fibres. They require stable humidity and temperature levels, and handling should be minimised to protect fragile stitching and historical fabrics.
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