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This lot comprises a Singer 99K portable hand-crank sewing machine with associated accessories in a wooden carrying case. The machine is constructed with a black enamelled cast-iron body decorated with gold-toned filigree decals. The arm is marked with the printed characters ‘The SINGER MANUFACTURING Co.’ and ‘SINGER’. A brass oval badge on the pillar displays the Singer logo, and a small metal plate below it is marked ’99K’. A serial number is stamped on a metal plate at the base reading ‘EL407833’. The machine is mounted in a wooden base and housed within a rectangular wooden carrying case with a textured black exterior, a moulded plastic handle, and two metal latches. Inside the case lid, a metal bracket holds a green and orange metal oil can with the printed characters ‘SINGER SEWING MACHINE OIL’ and ‘THE SINGER MANUFACTURING’. Also included is a separate rectangular black rubber mat embossed with the letters ‘SINGER’. A fabric test swatch is present under the presser foot.
Condition report:
The machine appears to be in good vintage condition with visible surface dust and minor wear to the gold filigree decals and chrome-plated parts (photo 2). The wooden carrying case shows some exterior scuffing and wear to the textured finish (photo 1). The internal metal oil can bracket is intact, and the oil can shows minor surface oxidation to the metal components (photo 6). The rubber mat shows no visible perishing or significant damage (photo 5).
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