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"Pet", a Dome-Top Wooden Case Red Model 20 Look-Alike
They say that copying is the highest form of flattery,
and Singer toy sewing machines were so popular in their day that it is little
wonder that other manufacturers saw the benefit of marketing their own versions
of these highly detailed and realistic little machines. There are a host
of look-alike machines that I would classify as "frequently found"---the English
"Grain" and "Essex" would fall into this category. Then there are some
that are a bit more "hard to find", such as the Japanese "All" and the "Lead".
The next category up would be examples that are "very hard to find" and in this
category I would put the Australian "Peter Pan" and the American "Pfaff".
And then very occasionally a look-alike machine comes along that deserves to
be given the designation of "extremely hard to find". The "Pet" is one
such example. This is a machine that I have never seen in another collection,
nor is it pictured in any of the TSM books. There is no indication as
to the country of origin, but it is well-made and beautifully designed.
It is a rich and vivid burgundy red color which my pictures almost do not do
justice to. It is mounted on a wooden base with a dome-shaped cover having
the name "Pet" in fancy gold script surrounded by lovely pink roses with golden
leaves. There is also a fancy gold decal with the word "Pet" on the back
side of the machine itself. Perhaps the most unusual and beautiful feature
of all is the embossment of roses and leaves that the end panel sports.
And note the unusual placement there of the thread tensioning device.
This toy sewing machine is in excellent condition overall with just one minor
apology---there was one small spot of rust on the metal stitch plate just to
the front of the seam guide that I have cleaned off and polished. I have
included a picture to show this so you can see that there is still minor evidence
of where that spot was, but overall it does not detract. If you are looking
for an extremely unusual variation of a Singer "look alike" toy sewing machine,
then this one will definitely fit the bill.
Excellent ..... $695.00 SOLD
Integral
Clamp Bavarian Sewing Machine
The Bavarian sewing machine factory that sold this small cast iron sewing machine
existed only for a few short years in the 1920's, and examples are rarely found
in this country. All sewing machines with integral clamps are considered
rare and desirable. This one comes to you out of my own collection, and
was purchased some years ago. It's delicate "skeleton-style" body with
built-in clamp is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or breaks
in the casting, and nearly all of the original black paint remains, along with
much of the decorative gold pinstripe. It's a rare machine that
you will be proud to own and to display!
Excellent ..... $695.00 SOLD
F.W.
Muller No. 6 Ladies' Sewing Machine
One of the most strikingly beautiful and ornamental
sewing machines ever produced is this elaborately designed Muller No. 6.
The decoration that is cast into the body of this nickel-over-cast iron antique
sewing machine is extremely detailed and is accented with gold wash highlights.
Dating from the late 1800's, this is one of the very few models to use a front
crank mechanism, and the operation actually functions surprisingly smoothly.
This elegant little machine measures just 5 1/2" across the base. Most
likely this sewing machine was marketed to well-to-do ladies of the time as
a "boudoir" or travel machine although it was probably also high on the wish
list of young girls as well.
Excellent ..... $1095.00 SOLD
F.
W. Muller #6 Front Crank Sewing Machine in the Original Box
One of the most strikingly beautiful and
ornamental sewing machines ever produced is this elaborately designed Muller No.
6. The decoration that is cast into the body of this nickel-over-cast iron
antique sewing machine is extremely detailed and is accented with gold wash
highlights. Dating from the late 1800's, this is one of the very few
models to use a front crank mechanism, and the operation actually functions
surprisingly smoothly. This elegant little machine measures just 5 1/2"
across the base. Most
likely this sewing machine was marketed to
well-to-do ladies of the time as a "boudoir" or travel machine although it was
probably
also high on the wish list of young girls as well. This example
is complete with its original wooden box and on the inside of the box lid are
paper instructions for the other front crank sewing machine of the F.W. Muller
line. Like many other manufacturers, Muller used the same box for several
of their models, and they obviously were exporting these sewing machines to all
parts of Europe as well as the US as these instructions are written in Italian!
The machine itself retains nearly all of its gold highlights and is extremely
bright and shiny. The stitch plate is clearly marked "Muller 6 Kinder-Nahmaschine".
This one is an absolute showpiece!!Excellent ..... $1795.00 SOLD
Muller
20 Cast Iron Small Antique Sewing Machine
The F. W. Muller Company was one of Germany's premier toy sewing machine manufacturers.
This cast iron sewing machine, designated as their Model 20, dates from
around 1900 and is both decorative and elegant in design. It measures
about 4" x 6" at the base and is about 6 1/4" tall. The overall condition
of this example is very good with some minor crackle to the finish of the paint
and vivid gold decoration. The stitchplate, handwheel and the other unpainted
metal parts had some surface rust which I have cleaned off, so they are missing
nickel, darker in finish and not shiny-bright. The needle is missing but
the set screw is included.
Excellent ..... $395.00 SOLD
Bing
Werke Cast Iron Sewing Machine in the Box
This well-renowned maker of toy
trains, ships, doll houses and small sewing machines from Bavaria produced this
wonderful cast iron model that is decorated with lovely gold geometric designs
prior to the First World War. The most desirable
feature of this vintage sewing machine is the chain-drive mechanism contained
within the body. The design aspect of this chain-drive is far superior
to the mechanisms used in most machines, and thus it operates smoothly and effortlessly. This example is in its original yellow
cardboard box. This machine is outstanding in its condition and includes
the original clamp as well as the brightly colored box. There is a minor
amount of paint missing on the base from where the clamp has been affixed, but
the overall the paint is great, the decals are excellent, and the nickel plating
is bright and shiny. If you are looking for a really fine example of this
machine, this one will fit the bill!
Excellent ..... $295.00 SOLD
F.W.
Muller No. 19 Handcrank Antique Sewing Machine in RED!
The Model 19 is most frequently found in black. It is occasionally
found in blue. But the least frequently found color of all is this, the
red model. These colored examples were apparently made only for export,
so just a relatively few number were produced and fewer still have survived.
In many years of buying, selling and collecting small antique sewing machines
I have owned probably a dozen or more black Muller 19's and only two blue ones---but
this is the very first red Model 19 I have ever had the opportunity to buy,
as they are generally seen only in long-time antique sewing machine collections.
This example was purchased out of a home in Sacramento and the benefits of the
moderate and dry climate can be seen in its condition. The red and blue
Mullers were coated with a clear finish that over the years inevitably tends
to yellow to one degree or another, and I have seen blue models that look more
green than blue because of this. And although this red example shows the
ever slightest change of color I do think it would rate a "very good" on anybody's
condition scale. The decals are bright and colorful and show little to
no wear. The metalwork shows a little oxidation here and there, but overall
the machine displays beautifully
Excellent ..... $495.00 SOLD
Unusual
Small French Lakner Sewing Machine
This diminutive antique sewing machine measures just 6" or so
in length. According to sewing machine collector and author Rita Koym
it was manufactured by a French firm by the name of Lakner. This machine
is nickel plated and the casting is extremely delicate. Some of its unusual
features include a built-in folding clamp, double spool pins, and an extremely
unusual horizontal rather than vertical thread looper on the underside of the
base. The nickel plating is worn off in spots, and the machine could benefit
from a polishing / cleaning, but it is in otherwise very presentable condition!
Excellent ..... $695.00 SOLD
Moldacot
Pocket Sewing Machine
This small clamp-on
lockstitch machine, patented in 1885 by a S. A. Rosenthal, operates with an
amazingly tiny bobbin / shuttle. It is a machine of historical importance
as it operates using a distinctly different design principle and is unlike any
others that were being made at the time or have since been manufactured.
These complex sewing devices were only made for a few short years, and there
are several model variations available. This example, the solid wheel
version, is marked "No. 23787 Moldacot Patent Made in Germany".
It retains most of it's nickel finish showing just minor loss here and
there, and it is complete right down to the shuttle and needle. If you
do not have this sewing machine in your collection, this piece that will add
a new dimension and interest whether it is focused on full size sewing machines,
child size, or like ours, those machines with a built-in clamp.
Excellent ..... $495.00 SOLD
Flora
Cast Iron Sewing Machine
This machine is believed to have
been made in Germany and is a variation of another
hard-to-find machine with the curious name of "Dr. Houg's Baby". Take
a look at all the pictures to see the very uncommon handwheel design.
The machine also utilized the same type of walking presser foot mechanism seen
in the early "New England" type sewing machines. The Flora was promoted
as being a real working portable sewing machine small enough to be used by children
as well as by adults. This example still has its original tin "lunchpail"-shaped
lithographed tin carry case.
Good . . . . . $1895.00 SOLD
Antique Hand-Crank Cast Iron Colibri Sewing Machine This beautiful and elegant antique sewing machine was manufactured by Bremner & Bruckmann in Germany near the turn of the century. This Colibri should not be confused with the more commonly found Muller 12. This is a very nice antique sewing machine that is not typically found in the US. Measuring just under 12" across it is slightly larger than most "toy" machines, and was promoted as a machine that could be used by adults as well as by children. It is highly decorated with gold, red and green decals and has a lovely footed base. The body of the machine is hinged to the base and when you release the screw you can tilt back the machine to reveal a little storage compartment that would have held the machine's accessories. This example still retains the seam guide and a piping guide, as well as a little needle case with two sewing machine needles, and the original (although brittle and torn) instruction sheet. The condition of the machine is exceptional. The machine itself is near mint. Even the outside of the tin domed cover, which is oftentimes found worn or dented, is very nice.
Very Good / Exc. ........ $495.00
CV-SEWD-1
German / Bavarian Chain Drive Toy Sewing Machine It is speculated in Glenda Thomas's book on TSM's that this style sewing machine was produced in the first quarter of the 1900's by an unknown maker and distributed by an outfit called Bayerische Nahmaschinenfabrik A.G. This German firm was not nearly as prolific a maker as Casige or Muller or many of the other toy sewing machine manufacturers of the day, and their machines are highly collectible because of their relative scarcity. It is an unusual design with a chain drive mechanism. The condition is very nice, and it is sure to be a highlight of the collection.
CLM-BV1-1
Good +.......... $695.00
"Peter Pan" Toy Sewing Machine The Peter Pan TSM hails from down under Australia way and is a very hard to find TSM here in the US. The basic body design is very similar to a Singer toy, but the wheel is different and the color is as well. The decal and paint on this example are very nice and it will be hard to find a nicer example.
ISMC-PP1
Excellent . . . . . $395.00
SOLD!
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