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Singer Lotus Sewing machine- treadle- fully operational with original accessories in Muizenberg, Western Cape for sale

Singer Lotus Sewing machine- treadle- fully operational
Singer Lotus Sewing machine- treadle- fully operational
Singer Lotus Sewing machine- treadle- fully operational
Singer Lotus Sewing machine- treadle- fully operational

This Singer Lotus was manufactured in Britain in the early 1920s. It was my great-grandmothers and has been used by 4 generations of women, her, my gran, my mom, and myself. My gran and mom didn't use it much, and I have cleaned it inside and out, oiled everything and used it for the past 2 years. It is the 'luxury' model with the extra drawers that would have cost 2 weeks' wages back in the '20's.
It is a beautiful piece of simple, efficient engineering, stitches beautifully and can do reverse stitch. I am VERY sad to be selling her, but I am going to be emigrating and can't take her with me.
I will NOT sell her to anyone wanting to gut her and turn her into a table. I view that in the same light as stuffing an animal and putting it in the lounge. She must go to someone who knows her true value and will treat her with the respect and care she deserves.
These machines are used in Mombasa, Zaire, Czechoslovakia... many places, and are still in active use for making clothes, curtains etc.  where there is little or no electricity. The treadle is smooth and light, and I can show you how to use the machine, because I use it.

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