Description: Robina black and gold hand sewing machine in wooden case. , , , , Black machine with gold scroll-motif decoration on a wooden base. There is an inlaid wood measure/rule along the front of the machine in the wooden base. The rear of the clothplate is hinged and by pressing a button in the centre front of the clothplate, the entire machine can be raised to reveal a small recess underneath. Inside this recess is a sheet of handwriten inscructions and a diagram on how to thread the machine and a small envelop from a sewing machine repair company in St. Albans., , , , The case is rectangular and fits over the top of the machine. There is one wood and metal handle on the top, and there are two wood inlay stars on the top where the handle meets the case. , , , , Inscriptions: (on arm, faint) ROBINA, , Inscription: (on slider plate, a table of numbers), , Inscription: (on base) 119917, , , , Maker: Robina ?, , Serial number: 119917 ?, , Date: unknown, , , , Condition: GOOD/FAIR. The mechanism still works although it is stiff. The paint is extremely worn in places. J.Brown, 00/09/2007., , Conservation: Cleaned by D.Sheen, 00/08/2007.