Singer Class 128 Hand Crank Sewing Machine with Lotus Decals...
Singer Class 128 Hand Crank Sewing Machine with Lotus Decals and Oak Case
A Singer Class 128 hand-crank sewing machine, manufactured in the United States, dating to the early 20th century. The machine features a cast-iron body with a black japanned finish, decorated with the Lotus pattern floral decals in orange, green, and gold. The pillar bears a brass trade mark medallion reading THE SINGER MANFG. CO. around a central S logo and TRADE MARK below. The top of the arm is marked The Singer Manufacturing Co. in gold script, with SINGER in block letters on the front. A serial number plate on the base reads F7966942. The faceplate and back access plate are intricately engraved with scrolling foliate designs. The machine is mounted on a wooden base with a side accessory compartment containing various buttons and bobbins. It retains its original bentwood oak coffin top carrying case with a wooden handle and a small metal key attached by twine.
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The sewing machine shows signs of age and use, including surface scratches and finish wear to the japanning (photo 2). There are visible losses and fading to the Lotus pattern decals on the base and arm (photo 5). The engraved faceplate and nickel-plated components show some surface tarnishing and light oxidation (photo 13). The wooden base and bentwood case have significant scuffing, scratches, and some small chips to the oak veneer (photo 1). The internal accessory compartment shows some dust and debris from storage (photo 6). The attached key shows surface rust (photo 15).
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Singer Class 128 Hand Crank Sewing Machine with Lotus Decals and Oak Case
A Singer Class 128 hand-crank sewing machine, manufactured in the United States, dating to the early 20th century. The machine features a cast-iron body with a black japanned finish, decorated with the Lotus pattern floral decals in orange, green, and gold. The pillar bears a brass trade mark medallion reading THE SINGER MANFG. CO. around a central S logo and TRADE MARK below. The top of the arm is marked The Singer Manufacturing Co. in gold script, with SINGER in block letters on the front. A serial number plate on the base reads F7966942. The faceplate and back access plate are intricately engraved with scrolling foliate designs. The machine is mounted on a wooden base with a side accessory compartment containing various buttons and bobbins. It retains its original bentwood oak coffin top carrying case with a wooden handle and a small metal key attached by twine.
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The sewing machine shows signs of age and use, including surface scratches and finish wear to the japanning (photo 2). There are visible losses and fading to the Lotus pattern decals on the base and arm (photo 5). The engraved faceplate and nickel-plated components show some surface tarnishing and light oxidation (photo 13). The wooden base and bentwood case have significant scuffing, scratches, and some small chips to the oak veneer (photo 1). The internal accessory compartment shows some dust and debris from storage (photo 6). The attached key shows surface rust (photo 15).
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