{"product_id":"antique-german-westfalia-no-7-miniature-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1900","title":"Antique German Westfalia No. 7 Miniature Hand-Crank Sewing Machine c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique German Westfalia No. 7 Miniature Hand-Crank Sewing Machine c.1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique German miniature hand-crank sewing machine, manufactured by Carl Sieper (CASIGE) of Gevelsberg, Germany, dating to approximately 1900–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderfully decorative little machine is the Westfalia No. 7, featuring an elegant black-painted metal body adorned with colourful Art Nouveau floral transfers depicting red poppies, delicate yellow flowers, green foliage and gilt detailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration extends across the machine's body and distinctive scalloped pedestal base, creating a particularly attractive example of early German sewing machine design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine retains its large hand-operated wheel with black handle, exposed metal gearing, upright spool holder, thread tension mechanism, needle and polished metal sewing plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular manufacturer's emblem is marked 'WESTFALIA – ges. gesch.', the latter being an abbreviation of the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003egesetzlich geschützt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning legally protected. The sewing plate is stamped 'Made in Germany'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Carl Sieper, whose company became known as CASIGE, these miniature sewing machines were designed for children to learn basic sewing skills. Despite their small size, they were made with functioning mechanical components rather than being purely decorative toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these charming early machines are sought after by collectors of antique sewing equipment, miniature sewing machines and traditional haberdashery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely piece of early 20th-century sewing history, with its colourful poppy decoration making it particularly appealing for display.\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 floral decoration, including rubbing, scratches and small areas of paint loss. There is some tarnishing and surface oxidation to the exposed metal components, consistent with age and use. 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 box 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: 23 cm (incl handle) × W: 12.5 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westfalia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58063488024956,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/IMG_3842.jpg?v=1793185669","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-german-westfalia-no-7-miniature-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1900","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}