Bidspirit auction | A Singer Sphinx Decal Hand-Crank

A Singer Sphinx Decal Hand-Crank Sewing Machine with Case and Accessories - A vintage hand-crank sewing machine featuring a black enamel finish decorated with gold-toned Egyptian-themed Sphinx decals. The cast iron machine is mounted onto a wooden base and is accompanied by a separate domed wooden carrying case with a ribbed handle. The arm of the machine bears the word SINGER in large gold-toned serif capitals, with the text The Singer Manufacturing Co. printed in script directly beneath it. A circular brass medallion is affixed to the pillar, embossed with the characters THE SINGER MFG. CO. N.Y. encircling a central logo featuring a shuttle and needles. A metal plate intended for a serial number is present on the base, though the characters are not legible. The faceplate and hand-crank mechanism are finished in a polished silver-toned metal with decorative scrollwork on the faceplate. The lot includes an assortment of accessories contained within two small boxes, one green and one light blue, which house various presser feet, needles, and maintenance tools. A small white adhesive label is present on the side of the wooden base, but its text is not legible.