Pfaff Model 11 Sewing machine - Cast iron
03
days
04
hours
49
minutes
59
seconds
Current bid
€ 9
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Francisco Álvarez
Acquired extensive antiques knowledge through renovation works and running own antiques shop.
Estimate € 160 - € 190
 | €9 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €8 | |
| €5 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 140562 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Pfaff Model 11 cast-iron hand sewing machine, dating to 1923 from Kaiserslautern, Germany, serial number 1834192, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, measures 50 x 30 x 23 cm, weighs 15 g, in working order, includes original wooden cover and base.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Step back in time with this beautiful, century-old Pfaff Model 11 hand sewing machine. This specimen exudes pure nostalgia and craftsmanship from the early 1920s.
Thanks to the unique serial number 1834192, this machine can be dated precisely to the year 1923, the flourishing period of the German quality brand from Kaiserslautern. The machine is visually in strikingly beautiful condition. The deep black cast iron forms a stunning contrast with the lush, gold-colored floral decorations (decals) and the iconic golden Pfaff brand emblem. The shiny chrome handwheel rotates smoothly and the mechanism displays the indestructible German engineering Pfaff became known for worldwide.
This lot is complete with the accompanying heavy wooden base and the original beautifully curved wooden protective cover with handle. Whether you are a passionate collector of antique technology, or looking for a unique, atmospheric centerpiece for a fashion studio, window display or living room; this historic gem does not disappoint.
Specifications:
Brand: Pfaff
Model: 11 (bobbin shuttle mechanism)
Year: 1923
Serial number: 1834192
Origin: Kaiserslautern, Germany
Includes: Original wooden dust cap and wooden base
Condition: Excellent visual condition with light signs of aging commensurate with age. Extra spool. Mechanism moves freely.
Dimensions are with the cover.
Step back in time with this beautiful, century-old Pfaff Model 11 hand sewing machine. This specimen exudes pure nostalgia and craftsmanship from the early 1920s.
Thanks to the unique serial number 1834192, this machine can be dated precisely to the year 1923, the flourishing period of the German quality brand from Kaiserslautern. The machine is visually in strikingly beautiful condition. The deep black cast iron forms a stunning contrast with the lush, gold-colored floral decorations (decals) and the iconic golden Pfaff brand emblem. The shiny chrome handwheel rotates smoothly and the mechanism displays the indestructible German engineering Pfaff became known for worldwide.
This lot is complete with the accompanying heavy wooden base and the original beautifully curved wooden protective cover with handle. Whether you are a passionate collector of antique technology, or looking for a unique, atmospheric centerpiece for a fashion studio, window display or living room; this historic gem does not disappoint.
Specifications:
Brand: Pfaff
Model: 11 (bobbin shuttle mechanism)
Year: 1923
Serial number: 1834192
Origin: Kaiserslautern, Germany
Includes: Original wooden dust cap and wooden base
Condition: Excellent visual condition with light signs of aging commensurate with age. Extra spool. Mechanism moves freely.
Dimensions are with the cover.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
15 g
Iron type
Cast iron
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Manufacturer/ Brand
Pfaff Model 11
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
23 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
