【1920s Working Model】SINGER Sphinx Pattern x Seikosha Iron Leg Sewing Machine

Please note that pick-up in Oita Prefecture is preferred.
For those who wish for delivery (including outside the prefecture), we can arrange it via Tano-Meru-Bin (shipping service) with an added shipping fee.
(Estimated shipping cost is approximately ¥12,000)
Additionally, as the item is stored at a separate residence, please allow for extra time for the transaction. We will do our best to respond promptly, but please refrain from purchasing if you are in a hurry.

■ Value of the Product
This is an antique Singer sewing machine from the Taisho era, approximately 100 years ago, purchased with several months' worth of salary at the time.
It is a complete set that embodies Japan's unique history, featuring the rare **Sphinx pattern (Memphis)** on the main body and the logo of **Seikosha (SEIKOSHA)**, the predecessor of the current SEIKO, on the legs.

■ Historical Background
In 1920, this sewing machine was an ultra-luxury item, equivalent to several months' salary.
It was so expensive that it was the catalyst for the introduction of the installment payment system in Japan for the first time. For households at the time, it was truly a lifelong asset, akin to purchasing a luxury car today.

■ Condition
• Operation: It is still in working condition after 106 years. The flywheel turns smoothly, and it is capable of actual sewing.
• Exterior: While there are signs of age-related rust and minor scratches, it possesses an excellent antique aesthetic. The wooden parts show some scratches and cracks (please refer to the photos).
Currently, there are no operational issues, but please be aware that there may be deterioration in various parts.
• Storage: It is a drop-head type, allowing the sewing machine to be stored under the tabletop and used as a desk.

Upon purchase, the item will be disinfected and cleaned before handover.

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