{"product_id":"antique-victorian-james-g-weir-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1870s","title":"Antique Victorian James G. Weir Hand-Crank Sewing Machine c.1870s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Victorian James G. Weir Patent Hand-Crank Sewing Machine – c.1870s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful early Victorian hand-crank sewing machine by James G. Weir of London, dating to approximately 1872–1880.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderfully decorative sewing machine features an elaborate open cast-iron framework, finished in black with intricate gilt scrollwork and ornamental detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine retains its exposed gearing, hand-operated wheel, brass fittings and distinctive James G. Weir Patent London emblem on the bedplate. The ornate U-shaped spool holder bears the stamped serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15484\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on its brass plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Galloway Weir established his sewing machine business in London in 1867 and became known for producing compact, affordable machines. His improved designs of the early 1870s incorporated innovative mechanical features, including a patented U-shaped spool holder introduced in 1872.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly attractive example of Victorian engineering, equally appealing as a collector's item or decorative addition to a sewing room, haberdashery collection or period interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear to the black-painted finish and gilt decoration, consistent with its 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. Mounted on a polished wooden display base. No original carrying case or box is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 23 cm high (incl. base) × L: 26 cm (incl. handle) × W: 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1872–1880.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James G Weir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58062890828156,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/IMG_3807.jpg?v=1793185425","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-james-g-weir-hand-crank-sewing-machine-c-1870s","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}