Sewing Machine, Estimated 1890

Physical description

Jones Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine made of black painted heavy metal with gold-leafed pattern on the fiddle-shaped base and along the upper arm. Four claw feet moulded on to base and handle attached to wheel - metal workings visible under hollow base.

Inscriptions & markings

Maker's insignia on centre of base in gold and green circle reads "JONES MACHINE" around circumference and 'HAND" in central shield.

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