Little Wanzer, ca.1870 - Sewing machine - Cast iron
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Little Wanzer, a cast-iron sewing machine dating from circa 1870, in working order with bobbin case and 5 bobbins, in a redelijke state of use with possible missing small parts, dimensions 36 x 16 x 25 cm and weight 4.5 kg.
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The company R.M. Wanzer & Company, founded by Richard Mott Wanzer in Hamilton, Ontario in 1859, became the first manufacturer of sewing machines in Canada. By utilizing American design principles without patent restrictions, Wanzer produced highly successful models such as the "Little Wanzer," which earned international praise and success.
This early specimen of the Little Wanzer dates from 1869. These early models had no needle-bar cover, a decorated balance wheel, the transitional year of the simple five-spoke balance wheel from 1868. With a simple bobbin winder. The 1870 model is quite different again. There is a lot of information about the Little Wanzer available on the Internet. As with many early machines, the hand-painted decoration is heavily worn. Two patent dates, May 16 and June 17, 1867, which are supposed to be painted on the back of the machine’s foot, are unfortunately no longer readable. There is also no patent number to be found. It may well be found somewhere under a good cleaning. This machine is in working order with a bobbin case and 5 bobbins. There are also a few rusty needles included. (These are new and may still be available.)
Dimensions: 36 x 16 x height 25 cm.
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The company R.M. Wanzer & Company, founded by Richard Mott Wanzer in Hamilton, Ontario in 1859, became the first manufacturer of sewing machines in Canada. By utilizing American design principles without patent restrictions, Wanzer produced highly successful models such as the "Little Wanzer," which earned international praise and success.
This early specimen of the Little Wanzer dates from 1869. These early models had no needle-bar cover, a decorated balance wheel, the transitional year of the simple five-spoke balance wheel from 1868. With a simple bobbin winder. The 1870 model is quite different again. There is a lot of information about the Little Wanzer available on the Internet. As with many early machines, the hand-painted decoration is heavily worn. Two patent dates, May 16 and June 17, 1867, which are supposed to be painted on the back of the machine’s foot, are unfortunately no longer readable. There is also no patent number to be found. It may well be found somewhere under a good cleaning. This machine is in working order with a bobbin case and 5 bobbins. There are also a few rusty needles included. (These are new and may still be available.)
Dimensions: 36 x 16 x height 25 cm.
Registered shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4.5 kg
Iron type
Cast iron
No. of items
1
Material
Iron
Manufacturer/ Brand
Little Wanzer, ca.1870 -
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
25 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
16 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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