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Kayser Zigzag

Teutonically heavy Kayser early Zigzag machine with twin tensioners to enable the use of twin needles for double stitching.

Anker RR 1956

1956 Anker RR. Looks modern, is mechanically very similar to a model 15 Singer. Here we have two examples of the RR. Both very nice and one comes with accessories and documentation. The bases are different.

Anker Treadle class 15 sewing machine

Anker This treadle machine is a very traditional design inspired by the Singer class 15. The later RR looks more modern, but is mechanically still very similar.

Wilhelmina (by Durkopp) ca 1918

This is a “Wilhelmina” branded sewing machine with a picture of the Dutch queen Wilhelmina who reigned from 1898 to 1948. This shows a young Wilhelmina, so it could be this machine was decorated to commemorate some anniversary, perhaps in 1918 or 1923 or even her coronation in 1898. The decorations look similar to the machines […]

Eduard Rühl by Winselmann 1920/30s

This is another Winselmann marketed with the name of Eduard Rühl printed on the body.  This machine was distributed by Eduard Rühl in Nuremberg. The machine was found in Nuremberg and acquired there by the previous owner who kept it for around 50 years before kindly giving us care of the machine. The bed is decorated with a pretty picture […]

Winselmann

This 1903 Winselmann Hera came with our Pfaff 30. It is a very close copy of the Singer 28. Of course the decals are different and the bobbin winder looks much like the high version on the later 128.

Seidel & Naumann

This Seidel & Naumann is also a vibrating shuttle machine. One of the many machines inspired by the Singer 127/128.  These ” clones” were manufactured by different manufacturers in different countries and branded even more widely,

Pfaff 9 1960s

This Pfaff 9 is almost too modern. Lighter than the 60, it is still a sturdy machine. Though very basic, it is a cleated belt machine like the 130.

Pfaff 60 1955

This redesigned Pfaff 60 is mechanically conventional but extremely strong . Though the design is more modern for 1955. It is not an electric machine, but there is an electric sewing light. This  machine saw very little use and came with a full set of accessories, a booklet and even the original bill of sale dated 1955.

Pfaff 30 1952

The Pfaff 30 looking very traditional and all steel. Built in 1952 according to the serial number. A strong and simple straight stitcher.