Late 19th Century Paint-decorated Cast Iron Sewing Machine

Description:

Late 19th Century Paint-decorated Cast Iron Sewing Machine, the paw-foot serpentine, gilt, and floral decorated base, geared spoked hand-operated crank, reeded upright shaft, and spring-thread rod, lg. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

crank arm functioning, there is oil/grease that needs to be cleaned off on the surface of the machine


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