A Zinger of a Singer!

As pretty as it is practical, this antique sewing machine was made by the Singer Manufacturing Company (now the Singer Company) between the late 1890s to the early 1900s. Although there were earlier patents for sewing machines, the 1851 patent by Isaac Merritt Singer is accredited with creating the first practical sewing machine for domestic use. That same year Singer and his partner Edward Clark established I. M. Singer and Company. By 1860, the company was the largest manufacturer of sewing machines in the world. The sewing machine quickly became a fixture in American homes, and throughout the world. At a time when many women were expected to sew some or all of the family wardrobe, Singer dubbed its machine "the woman's faithful friend the world over".

Its all steel design made it a sturdy and substantial machine, but it is lavished with elaborate adornment.  The machine itself is detailed with golden Egyptian-inspired decals, known to collectors as "Sphinx" or "Memphis."  The oak base, with its handy drawers for holding sewing supplies, rests on an intricate cast-iron base.  Singer was not only a successful businessman, but a master of marketing and this machine proudly displays the Singer brand on every visible surface.

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All items are for sale at Next-to-New at the time of posting, but things can sell quickly!