Antique Wertheim Sewing Machine with Movable Wooden Lid, 1900s

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A rare and charming vintage table-top sewing machine, produced by the renowned German manufacturer Wertheim (Frankfurt am Main) in the … Read more A rare and charming vintage table-top sewing machine, produced by the renowned German manufacturer Wertheim (Frankfurt am Main) in the first half of the 20th century, featuring a sturdy solid wood base with a folding mechanism and a distinctive trunk-shaped cover with a metal handle.

· Subject and Style: Iconic vintage mechanical structure with a manual flywheel and a black finish enriched with elegant decorations and gilded floral friezes along the arm and worktop. The front features the distinctive Wertheim metal medallion depicting the dwarf blacksmith and a stamped serial number plate.

· Material and Finish: Black enameled cast metal with gilded lettering and piping, exposed steel lower mechanisms that fold on hinges, and a support structure with a shaped vintage dark wood cover.

Ideal for: Collectors of vintage machines, stage sets for ateliers and tailors, theater sets, shop windows, or as a sought-after industrial antique for studios, taverns, and living rooms.

Technical Details and Condition:

Type: Tabletop mechanical sewing machine with a folding base and protective cover.

Brand / Manufacturer / Attribution: Wertheim (Frankfurt am Main), bears a metal factory medallion and a plaque with serial number S 82280.

Materials: Cast iron/enameled metal, steel, solid wood base and cover.

Era: Early 20th Century (Vintage).

Dimensions: Width 57 cm. Depth 29 cm. Total height with cover 34 cm.

Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition with a striking patina. Sound metal body with well-preserved and legible gold decals; The wooden base and case are intact and stable; this item is offered and sold expressly for display, scenography, and as a collector's item.

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