{"product_id":"antique-f-w-muller-no-12-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1900","title":"Antique F. W. Müller No. 12 Hand Crank Sewing Machine c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique German F. W. Müller No. 12 Miniature Hand-Crank Sewing Machine – c.1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative antique miniature hand-crank sewing machine, believed to be an F. W. Müller No. 12, manufactured in Germany around 1900–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from cast iron, this substantial little machine features an elaborate pedestal base raised on four claw-style feet, with attractive moulded detailing and wonderfully preserved gold floral decoration against its black finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate gilt flowers and foliage extend across the body, supporting arms and shaped base, giving the machine a particularly ornamental appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its large hand-operated wheel with black handle, exposed gearing, metal sewing plate, needle mechanism and upright spool holder. The sewing plate is stamped with the number 55811.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. W. Müller was a German manufacturer known for its miniature sewing machines, producing models that were both decorative and mechanically functional. Although originally intended for children, these machines were designed to introduce their young owners to sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these early machines appeal to collectors of antique sewing equipment, miniature machines and traditional haberdashery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative antique miniature hand-crank sewing machine, believed to be an F. W. Müller No. 12, manufactured in Germany around 1900–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from cast iron, this substantial little machine features an elaborate pedestal base raised on four claw-style feet, with attractive moulded detailing and wonderfully preserved gold floral decoration against its black finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate gilt flowers and foliage extend across the body, supporting arms and shaped base, giving the machine a particularly ornamental appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its large hand-operated wheel with black handle, exposed gearing, metal sewing plate, needle mechanism and upright spool holder. The sewing plate is stamped with the number 55811.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. W. Müller was a German manufacturer known for its miniature sewing machines, producing models that were both decorative and mechanically functional. Although originally intended for children, these machines were designed to introduce their young owners to sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these early machines appeal to collectors of antique sewing equipment, miniature machines and traditional haberdashery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear to the black-painted finish and gilt decoration, consistent with its age and use. The gold floral detailing remains particularly attractive, with some rubbing and surface marks. The hand crank turns smoothly, operating the needle mechanism, which moves up and down as intended. The machine has not been tested with fabric and thread, so its sewing functionality cannot be guaranteed. No original box is included. Please study the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 21 cm × L: 28.5 cm × W: 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1900–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F W Muller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58063101297020,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/IMG_3809.jpg?v=1793185536","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-f-w-muller-no-12-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1900","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}