{"product_id":"antique-german-toy-sewing-machine-original-box-1900s-child-hand-crank","title":"Antique German Toy Sewing Machine Original Box 1900s Child Hand Crank","description":"Antique German Hand-Crank Toy Sewing Machine in Original Decorative Box, c. 1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful early 20th-century survivor: a small German-made child's hand-crank sewing machine, housed in its original lithographed wood and paper-covered box. A rare find with the box still present — most of these machines lost their original cases generations ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SEWING MACHINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePressed steel construction with elegant gold and red scrollwork decoration on a black ground. Hand-crank flywheel, wooden thread spool still in place with original cotton thread, and a separate iron table clamp included. The stitch plate is clearly stamped \"MADE IN GERMANY\" — the absence of a \"British Zone\" designation indicates pre-1945 manufacture, most likely 1900s–1930s. Almost certainly made by Casige, Müller, or a similar German firm that exported these as affordable working toys to Sears, Roebuck and other catalogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE BOX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood construction covered in chromolithograph paper in the Renaissance Revival style — deep tortoiseshell ground with octagonal central medallion of green and red foliate scrollwork, gilt borders, and patterned sides. The pink crepe-paper interior features a decorative needle\/thread holder card. Original hinges and latch intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBONUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a clipping from Country Living magazine, July 1995, \"Toy Sewing Machines\" by Ruth Stahl — a charming bit of provenance from the previous collector who clearly treasured this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonest, age-appropriate wear consistent with 100+ years of use. The box shows paint loss to the front panel of the lid, edge wear, and scuffing — please review all photos carefully. Some surface rust on the metal parts of the machine. The hand crank turns. Sold as a display\/collector piece rather than a working machine. Photographed thoroughly so you know exactly what you're getting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox: 7.5\" x 6.5\" x 3\" (closed)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1 lb 1.3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA characterful piece for collectors of antique sewing memorabilia, dollhouse and miniature enthusiasts, vintage-styled sewing rooms, or anyone drawn to the small, well-made things of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully packed via USPS. From a smoke-free home.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49117902012668,"sku":"ced_32262568622","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8079374437_gklx.jpg?v=1779161501","url":"https:\/\/swcurated.com\/products\/antique-german-toy-sewing-machine-original-box-1900s-child-hand-crank","provider":"SW Curated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}