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Special Note Concerning Prices Seen Below:
Prices this type of
TSM / sewing machine have sold for in the past are no longer relevant and
have been removed.
Most
sell for a fraction of what they did 15 years ago. A few bring new
record prices. There is no figuring it.
Current Ebay results
more closely reflect current market values, and they are all over the board.
In general most common out
of the box examples sell for under $50.00. What are considered rare
examples can sell for $500.00 - 2000.00 or more.
Check eBay to see current
values.
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Red
American Girl TSM Toy Sewing Machine in Original Box
The American Girl TSM is a cute little toy sewing machine. It dates
from the 1930's and is made of sheet steel. It's in good shape and there is
a paper label inside the base that says it was made by the National Sewing
Machine Co of Belvedere, IL. It has its original clamp and an instruction
booklet as well. A nice machine in nice condition!
Good + . . . . . . . SOLD!
Wera
Danish Toy Sewing Machine / TSM w/ Box & Instructions
The collector where this machine came from was very good at finding machines
that are not typically found. I think she was such a good buyer that a
network of dealers from not only in the US, but also Europe were feeding her
special finds. The condition is very nice, and this one has the wooden
base, the original clamp, and the instruction sheet in Danish. A rare
opportunity to find a machine like this here in the States. It's the
first one I have had or seen.
Good +. . . . . . . SOLD!
Ernst
Plank Toy Sewing Machine / TSM
Plank is a well known
German maker of quality toys dating from near the turn of the last century
and even earlier. Ernst Plank is most often associated with steam
engines and workshop toys. His TSM's for the little girl market are
not nearly as common.
Good +. . . . . . . SOLD!
Piq-Bien
French Toy Sewing Machine / TSM One does not find these small
French machines here in the states very often. I have only see a few in
collections, or in the hands of European dealers. The condition of this
example is great, and the robin egg blue paint is almost perfect. Very
cute!
Good +. . . . . . . SOLD!
"Victoria"
Japanese TSM Toy Sewing Machine w/ Wooden Case
This cute little toy sewing machine is in super condition. It is made of
cast iron and has a great look to it with its colorful decorations and
bright light blue metallic paint. The hooded wooden dome top case is very
nice as well. This style sewing machine can be found w/ several other names
including the Romance and the "Puppy" above. Some had rounded body styles,
and others had square-ish ones. None are common, and they are seldom seen
especially in this condition. It would be interesting to know the history of the company, and if they were in existence before the war, or just appeared after the war when Japan was rebuilding its industry. Did they move on and up to make other things later on?
This is a very well made and precision made piece. It is a hand crank operation, and from the look of it this TSM has seen little to no use. A very nice and hard to find Japanese toy from just after the Second World War.
Excellent . . . . . . SOLD!
Russian
Toy Sewing Machine w/ Original Box
The collectors tag on
the bottom of this unusual machine says it is not pictured in Thomas' books. That is true. It is an odd machine with the thick brown plastic base.
It looks to have never been used. If I read the language I could
probably tell you a lot more about this machine, but alas I do not. .
The overall condition is very nice. The box is very colorful and nice
as well.. The instructions can be seen. This is a machine that
only turns up occasionally and is the only one I have ever handled.
Fine . . . . . . .SOLD!
German
Howeg "Prinzess" Toy Sewing Machine / TSM in Original Box
This is an interesting cast aluminum toy sewing machine that I have never
seen or had before. It is a well made, and nice looking toy. Glenda
Thomas says it is German and made in Markt Schwaben. I was under the
impression that it might be French, but I will defer to the expert.
Good +. . . . . . . SOLD!
Casige
Full Body TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
This Casige TSM is is
very nice condition. The decorations and paint are near perfect, and
there is no rust or pitting on the exposed metal parts. A nice
machine.
Good + . . . . . . . SOLD!
Muller
# 1B Front Crank TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
The Muller 1B TSM
Sewing Machine is a very hard to find variation, much rarer than the similar
looking Casige front crank machines found. Many casual lookers would never
recognize the diff3erence, but it really is a rare machine.
The
overall condition is very nice noting just some minor loss on the base where the
clamp would hold it to the table.
Good + . . . . . . . SOLD!
Muller Front Crank TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
Muller Front Crank TSMs Toy
Sewing Machines are hard to find and much rarer than the similar
looking Casige front crank machines found. Many casual lookers would never
recognize the difference, but it really is a rare machine. The overall condition is very nice noting just some minor losses.
Good + . . . . . . . SOLD!
Vulcan
"Featherweight" Toy Sewing Machine
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery and the
Singer Featherweight was such a popular sewing machine that toy manufacturers
no doubt wanted to get in on some of the action. This Made in England
Vulcan model is perhaps the best "impersonator". Measuring just 9" by
4 1/2" by 6 1/2" this little chain stitch machine features the trademark "Featherweight"
folding bed extension and perimeter gold decals. This example shows some
signs of use because like many of its full-size counterparts it exhibits a bit
of minor "fabric path" wear to the decoration, although it does not detract.
Definitely collectible!
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Casige
Toy Sewing Machine in Carry Case
It appears that the child that owned this colorful toy sewing
machine thought it was too pretty to play with! This Casige has beautiful
and bright floral decals, and it is in super condition. It comes complete
with its original "faux" leather carry case, which does show wear but makes
for a great display piece nonetheless.
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Buster
Brown Shoes Advertising Toy Sewing Machine
For those of you who are too young to remember, Buster Brown and his dog Tige
were popular comic strip characters of the early and mid 1900's. Buster
and Tige soon became one of the favorite "celebrity" trademarks of the era for
a variety of commercial products, the best known of which was probably "Buster
Brown shoes". It is not known with any degree of certainty who the actual
manufacturer of this toy sewing machine was, although there is speculation among
collectors that it could have been made by Genero or Hoge. It sports a
prominent gold decal that reads "Brownbilt Shoes BUSTER BROWN SHOES" and
"Thread Straight" printed on an arrow with no other markings. This child's
sewing machine was most likely a "give-away" with the purchase of a new pair
of shoes, and from its scarcity today it was obviously produced only in very
limited quantities and for a very short period of time. This example came
out of a long-time New Jersey collection that I purchased about 7 years ago
and it has been in my own collection ever since. What is missing from
this machine is its under-stitchplate thread looper---most likely this machine
was put up on a shelf and never played which helps explain why it is in such
super condition.
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Casige
"Favorit" Toy Sewing Machine
There is no question that this is one of the harder toy sewing
machines to find, and this example is in the kind of condition you strive to
find them in. Casige's Favorit is decorated with a generous portion of
vivid and elaborate gold and red decals. Perhaps the most charming design
feature of this model is the little storage compartment built into the base
with its sliding lid, often missing but complete on this example. The
base on this model measures just under 10" by 5 3/4", and it stands a lofty
8" tall to the top of the spool pin. The lines of the base give it a style
all its own, and a certain unique eloquence. It is marked "Made in Germany",
making it one of the pre-WWII models. You'll love the condition this one
is in and it is guaranteed to be one of your "favorits"!
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Red
Casige Little Red Riding Hood TSM
These
toy sewing machines depicting fairy tale characters are avidly sought, especially
when they are found in colors as opposed to the more often-found black version.
This red example is in super condition, with the metalwork retaining nearly
all of its shiny nickel and the decals being nearly 100%. The machine
is designed with an enclosed mechanism which operates flawlessly. These
machines are really hard to come by, and in this condition this one is a real
find!
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Blue
Artcraft "Junior Miss" Toy Sewing Machine
The Artcraft Metal Products Co. of West Haven, Connecticut
produced a variety of toy machines during the 1940's and 50's. This model
they called the "Junior Miss". It is mounted on a wooden base and tilts
backwards to reveal the drive mechanism. The original box is also included.
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Pink
Artcraft "Little Lady" Toy Sewing Machine
Here is an Artcraft model that is always a favorite, the
hot pink "Little Lady". With its elegant shape and striking color it must
have been every girl's dream to own one! Very 50's!
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Solid
Base Ernst Plank (EP) Child's Sewing Machine
This little sewing machine was distributed by Ernst Plank of Bavaria.
It dates from the1930's and can be identified by the distinctive E.P. logo on
the little plaque located on the base. Not an easy one to find, these
TSM's are always a favorite among collectors. This machine is quite unique
in its design---the base and the handwheel are distinctive in their styling.
But the biggest difference between Plank machines and most others is that the
reciprocating looper hook is located on the inside rather than on the outside
of the vertical piece under the stitchplate. Ernst Plank is considered
to have been a pioneer and a leader in the production of complex mechanical
educational children's toys, including Magic Lanterns, toy steam engines, and
alcohol burning live steam locomotives, as well as children's sewing machines.
This example has some minor nickel loss on the metal and a few spots of wear
here and there on the paint, but overall it displays well.
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
Blue
Floral French "Ma Cousette" Toy Sewing Machine
This toy sewing machine was made in France and although it is unmarked as to
manufacturer is does show some similarities to the Robert Wybo line to toy machines
of the same era. This examples is boldly marked "Ma Cousette" on the stitchplate---unfortunately
my high school French escapes me at the moment so I'll refrain from translating.
In any case the machine is beautiful, painted in a deep royal blue color with
spectacular red and gold flowers on both the front and back of the body.
The base is also highly decorated on the edge as well as on each leg.
Definitely an example that will add color and style to any collection!
Excellent . . . . . SOLD!!
This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We Buy Quality Antiques
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Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.
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