Description: Singer hand sewing machine in case. Lockstitch. , , , , Black machine decorated with gold floral/scroll design. The machine is on a wooden base and the clothplate is hinged at the back. A catch on the far left should release the clothplate so it can raised to access the recess and mechnaism underneath the machine. , , , , The lockstitch is probably created by a boat shuttle under the machine. There is a bobbin winder as well as a presser foot and feed. , , , , The case is wooden with a rounded top and fits over the machine. There is a simple catch on ine side and a single handle at the top. , , , , Inscription: (on arm) The Singer Manufacturing Company // SINGER, , Inscription: (badge on arm) THE SINGER MFG. Co. N.Y. // TRADE MARK, , Inscription: on clothplate) 9227907, , Inscription: (on slider plate) THE SINGER MFG. Co. N.Y. // TRADE MARK, , , , Maker: Singer Manufacturing Company, , Serial number: 9227907, , Date: 1889, , , , Dimensions: in case 300mm high x 440mm long x 240mm wide, , , , Condition: EXCELLENT. The mechanism still works and has a needle. The gold decoration is undamaged. J.Brown, 00/09/2007., , Conservation: Cleaned by D.Sheen, 00/08/2007.