#62

Very Fine French Miniature Sewing Machine, Probably Maitrise Model
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$1,900
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm.) h. 7"l. The cast brass framed sewing machine with mahogany table top has brass sewing machine and parts, and brass treadle with die-cut initials GD. With miniature scissors and pearl-handled folding knife. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century, the superb and detailed workmanship indicates their production as salesman's samples of the human-sized models.