Vintage Singer Hand-Cranked Sewing Machine
This lot is a vintage Singer hand-cranked sewing machine, identified by model number Y1731015. It is presented in its original wooden carrying case, which has a rounded top, a turned wooden handle and a fitted wooden base. The machine is best suited to collectors of domestic sewing equipment and those with an interest in early twentieth-century household items.
The machine has a black japanned body decorated with gold scrollwork and gilt transfers, and the Singer name is displayed in gold lettering on the upper arm. A metal hand wheel sits on the right-hand side for manual operation, and a gold medallion is affixed to the body. The bed of the machine is finished in black with ornate gilt detailing, and a spool of thread is positioned on the top of the arm. The model number Y1731015 may assist with dating and further research.
Condition and Collectability
The machine and its case show general signs of age and use consistent with a piece of this era, including wear to the wooden case and the japanned finish. The gold decoration and Singer lettering remain visible. No guarantee is given as to the mechanical operation of this lot, and it is offered as seen. Its original wooden case, decorative finish and hand-cranked mechanism make it of interest to collectors of vintage sewing machines and to buyers looking for a characterful period piece for display or restoration.
