American Gem Rare Antique Vintage Collectible Toy Sewing Machine SUPER CONDITION For Sale

Larry & Carole Meeker
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Antique / Vintage / Collectible Toy Sewing Machine
American Gem

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Description:This sale is for the Antique American Gem Toy Sewing Machine pictured above. This is a great looking and very hard to find antique sewing machine. The condition is exceptional. The black japanned finish is super nice with just minor losses. The white and yellow Daisy flower decoration running around the perimeter, up the arm, and in the center of the sewing table, are near perfect. It is approx. 6\" across the legs, and stands about 9\" tall. The diameter of the big wheel is about 5 1/2\", the little wheel about 2 1/2\". The condition of the original wood base is nice, and on the bottom is a page of the original instructions. Something I have not seen before. Over the years we have seen quite a few of these sewing machines and the decoration on almost all has been different on each machine, indicating they were hand-done. Some have birds, others have red, green and gold grape-like vines, but this example with daisy decoration is certainly one of the nicest and most detailed / elaborate flower motifs we have seen. These sewing machines are found in two different styles, with the more common version lacking the large speed-enhancing second wheel that this one has. I would say that the models with the speed enhancer are at least 10 times harder to find than those without. The American Gem cast iron sewing machine has a interesting design base that was meant to resemble a real treadle sewing machine stand in miniature size. It is unique among toy sewing machines in this respect, making this design sewing machine a favorite with toy sewing machine collectors and collectors of early full-size sewing machines as well. The sewing plate is marked \"Pat. Apld For\", and in both of the references on sewing machines I have there is no information on the actual maker or any further patent information. There is a similar machine in our past sales archive at AntiqBuyer.com that has maker and location info stamped on the base. This one has a page of instructions on the bottom, but no maker info. I would estimate this machine to date from the 1880\'s or so from the look and decoration. It sews a simple chain stitch like other early machines from this era, and a special note should be made that it has oil or lubrication holes at the important bearing points, a feature that would indicate this machine was also marketed as a small working machine for seamstresses, and not a simple toy. This sewing machine is all-original with no breaks or cracks in the casting and it has not been touched up, buffed, polished, overcoated or restored as others i have seen offered have been. This early sewing machine is sure to be a standout in any sewing machine collection! And a really fine addition of Americana for your collection! Offered with a low start and . offer it to own it!!Please look at all the pics to see the details and condition. Each picture above is a Thumbnail that can be clicked to see the full size image.Please be sure to look at our other listings in coming days for other antique and vintage collectibles that we are selling. Many other related antiques can be found on our website, Patented-Antiques.com, a link to that site can be found on the ME page.

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