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Antique Sewing Machines





Muller 12c Sewing MachineMuller Model 12 Antique Sewing Machine  This is the finest condition Muller Model 12 I have ever seen or had.  The paint is nearly flawless and the decorations and decals are perfect.  The glossy top coat is super as well.  This is all original and a super nice example.  The storage area under the machine you find when tilting it back is full of little accessories, including a needle pack just for this machine, and a tiny oil can.  Take a look at all the pictures to see just how nice this machine is. 

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 Excellent  . . . . . . $495.00      SOLD!

IOWA-M12

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Colibri TSM Sewing MachineAntique Hand-Crank Cast Iron Colibri Sewing Machine  This beautiful and elegant antique sewing machine was manufactured by Bremner & Bruckmann in Germany near the turn of the century.  This Colibri should not be confused with the more commonly found Muller 12.  This is a very nice antique sewing machine that is not typically found in the US.  Measuring just under 12" across it is slightly larger than most "toy" machines, and was promoted as a machine that could be used by adults as well as by children.  It is highly decorated with gold, red and green decals and has a lovely footed base.  The body of the machine is hinged to the base and when you release the screw you can tilt back the machine to reveal a little storage compartment that would have held the machine's accessories.  This example still retains the seam guide and a piping guide, as well as a little needle case with two sewing machine needles, and the original (although brittle and torn) instruction sheet.  The condition of the machine is exceptional.  The machine itself is near mint.  Even the outside of the tin domed cover, which is oftentimes found worn or dented, is very nice.

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Very Good / Exc.  ........ $675.00

CV-SEWD-1

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Westphalia Toy Sewing MachineAntique Casige #7 Westfalia Toy Sewing Machine  The stitch plate is marked "Made in Germany" and as can be seen there is a decal / emblem on the body that says "Westphalia".  Other than that there is no ID, but Glenda Thomas and other collectors have identified it as a Casige #7.  

It has a very unusual drive mechanism with a fiberboard or pressed cardboard gear is attached to the inside of the handcrank.  This is only the second one of these I have ever seen, and the gear on the other one was missing. 

The overall condition is great with the original paint and decorations being near perfect. A very beautiful and hard to find machine that will be a highlight of the collection. 

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Very Good ........ $1250.00

IOWA-WEST-P1






Westphalia TSM Toy Sewing MachineAntique Casige #7 Westfalia Toy Sewing Machine  The stitch plate is marked "Made in Germany" and as can be seen there is a decal / emblem on the body that says "Westphalia".  Other than that there is no ID, but Glenda Thomas and other collectors have identified it as a Casige #7.  

This machine is identical to the machine above except that Casige, for whatever reason "fixed" the drive mechanism issue that those with the fiberboard gearing had by using a metal gear on this example.   I am not sure if this was the first and better model that was later cheapened with the fiberboard gear,  or the second model that was introduced to "fix" the other problem. 

The overall condition is great with the original paint and decorations being near perfect. A very beautiful and hard to find machine that will be a highlight of the collection. 

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Very Good ........ $1475.00

IOWA-WEST-P1






Bavarian Chain Drive TSM Sewing MachineGerman / Bavarian Chain Drive Toy Sewing Machine   It is speculated in Glenda Thomas's book on TSM's that this style sewing machine was produced in the first quarter of the 1900's by an unknown maker and distributed by an outfit called Bayerische Nahmaschinenfabrik A.G.  This German firm was not nearly as prolific a maker as Casige or Muller or many of the other toy sewing machine manufacturers of the day, and their machines are highly collectible because of their relative scarcity.  It is an unusual design with a chain drive mechanism.  The condition is very nice, and it is sure to be a highlight of the collection. 

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CLM-BV1-1

Good +.......... $695.00

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Muller #19 Antique Toy Sewing MachineMuller 19 Cast Iron Child-Size Antique Sewing Machine  This cast iron hand crank sewing machine was manufactured by the F.W. Muller factory of Berlin, Germany during the early years of the 1900's.  They called it their Model 19, and decorated it with lovely and colorful geometric and floral patterns that would appeal to the hearts of children and adults alike.  One of the interesting features of the Muller 19 was that the base was hinged to allow the head of the machine to lean back to allow tabletop access to the underside mechanism.  These are typically found in black, and only occasionally found in blue or red.  The condition is nice with some wear to the decoration and yellowing of the clear top coat.

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Very Good ........ $495.00    

IOWA-M19

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Mueller Toy Sewing MachineMuller Cast Iron Child-Size Antique Sewing Machine  This cast iron hand crank sewing machine was manufactured by the F.W. Muller factory of Berlin, Germany during the early 1900's.  I believe it is a #20.  The condition is very nice and a lot of decoration remains. 

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Very Good ........ $395.00    

IOWA-M20

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Bavarian "Skelton" TSM w/ Built in ClampBavarian "Skelton" Child-Size Antique Sewing Machine w/ Built in Clamp  This is a  rare and unusual toy sewing machine that is German / Bavarian and dates from near the turn of the century.  This model is affectionately known as the "skeleton" because of it thin cast iron form.  This sewing machine has a built-in clamp to help mount it to the table.  The paint is original, and the gold highlighting decoration is very nice.  The overall condition of this delicate and gracefully formed toy sewing machine is very nice and it displays very nicely.  Highly recommended! 

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Very Good ........ $995.00     SOLD!

IOWA-BSKL-2

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