I am soooo excited about this purchase that I wanted to share it with all of my quilting friends. For some time now (more than 10 years on and off), I have been on the look out for an antique sewing table. Passing by an antique shop on Unley Road on Friday afternoon I glanced to my left and there is was. I am so excited, it is in perfect condition, and is not only the cabinet but the original machine and instruction manuals and tools. Most of the ones I have come across have been missing the machine, or missing the timber top and replaced with marble. This machine is a German made Gritzner and the antique dealer tells me it was made in 1910 but I cant find anything on the machine to verify that, it has a serial number so I will do a bit of research.
I have popped my little collection of antique wooden cotton reels in one of the drawers as they match this quite well. I might have a play with it over the next few days and see if I can get it to sew. More postings on that. 
6 comments:
WOW Sue waht an absolute treasure. Lucky you.
I am so envious, I have always wanted a machine like that one also. Fancy the books, tools etc. Sue you should buy a lottery ticket it would seem that this is a very lucky time for you.
what a fantastic find
it is beautiful I have been on the same search .I cant wait to hear if you get it to sew
hugs Beth
What a beauty! I curse myself because my grandmother had one like this and I let it go when she passed away...many years ago now... but it's a shame I didn't keep it. Oh well such is life. Enjoy yours.
:)
Sue that's amazing! It's absolutely gorgeous and totally worth the long wait to get one so perfect and complete! Congratulations!
what a find!!!! meant to be for you obviously!
enjoy
xx
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