General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 292: An Antique Baker Cast-Iron Hand-Crank Sewing Machine

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

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An antique Baker hand-crank sewing machine from the late Victorian period, featuring a vibrating shuttle mechanism. The machine is constructed with a black lacquered cast-iron body, elaborately decorated with polychrome and gilt floral and foliate decals throughout the arm and bed. The main arm bears a prominent rectangular label with the name BAKER in serif block capitals. The machine is fitted with a spoked flywheel and a manual hand-crank assembly. The assembly is mounted onto a polished wooden base, which features an ivory or celluloid trade label pinned to the front edge reading W. E. BAKER / BEDFORD SQUARE AND NORTH STREET / TAVISTOCK. A serial number 1181 is visible on the bed plate near the pillar. The lot includes a matching mahogany-veneer bentwood carrying case with a turned wooden handle and a small metal key.