SINGER PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE WITH BENTWOOD CASE AND DECORATIVE DRESS FORM MANNEQUIN

A SINGER SEWING MACHINE MANUFACTURED IN GREAT BRITAIN, PRESENTED ON ITS ORIGINAL TIMBER BASE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING BENTWOOD CARRY CASE. ALSO INCLUDED IS A DECORATIVE DRESS FORM MANNEQUIN WITH A PINK AND BLACK DAMASK FABRIC COVERING AND TURNED TIMBER FINIAL.

OVERVIEW:
THE MACHINE BEARS GOLD LETTERING ON THE ARM READING 'THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.' AND 'MANUFACTURED IN GREAT BRITAIN.' THE 'SINGER' NAME IS ALSO STAMPED ON THE LID OF THE BENTWOOD CARRY CASE. THE MACHINE RETAINS REMNANTS OF ITS ORIGINAL JAPANNED FINISH AND DECORATIVE GOLD SCROLLWORK DECALS, THOUGH THESE SHOW SIGNIFICANT WEAR AND LOSS.

SPECIFICATIONS:
* MAKER: THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.
* MANUFACTURE: GREAT BRITAIN
* MACHINE MATERIAL: CAST IRON WITH JAPANNED FINISH
* BASE: TIMBER
* CASE: BENTWOOD TIMBER CARRY CASE WITH HANDLE
* MANNEQUIN: FABRIC-COVERED TORSO FORM WITH TURNED TIMBER FINIAL



Item Size: Depth: 1cm, Weight: 1Kg

Victorian (1837-1901); Late 19Th Century; British; The Singer Manufacturing Co.; Gold Lettering On Machine Arm Reads 'The Singer Manufacturing Co.' With 'Manufactured In Great Britain' Below. 'Singer' Also Stamped On The Bentwood Case Lid.; Cast Iron; The Sewing Machine Shows Heavy Wear To The Original Japanned Black Finish With Significant Loss Of The Decorative Gold Decal Work Across The Body. Surface Oxidation And Patina Consistent With Age Are Present Throughout The Cast Iron Components. The

Condition: Fair

779170+266

Location of item: WA, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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