Machine - Sewing Machine, c1880

Historical information

Machine used by Francesca Schwerkolt, August Schwerkolt daughter -in - law. She was the grandmother of the donor.

Physical description

Hand and foot operated transverse shuttle sewing machine with ornate foot treadle. Wooden top with mechanism in centre. Base of mechanism has mother of pearl inlay. Ornate iron supports. Two drawers on either side with ornate handles. Centre drawer

Inscriptions & markings

On Sewing Mechanism - ' Syst 182/Manufactured in Germany/Specially for/Hugo Wertheim'|On Base - 'Griffin' in ironwork|'Wertheim' in ornate ironwork on sides|S No. 6778165

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