Antique Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine In Original Cabinet and Ornate Iron Base

Description

When I purchased this antique Willcox & Gibbs chainstitch machine, the cabinet tabletop has some delamination issues and is missing its leaf support arm, so I bought a second tabletop, leaf, and support arm for it.  Now cleaned, oiled, tested and reunited with a beautiful cabinet, and its original ornate cast iron base.  As much as I want to keep it and continue using it as my sole chainstitching machine, I need/have to sell it.  The original tabletop (top, leaf, and all associated mounting hardware) are included with this sale).  There is a repair that has been done on the bottom drawer.  Additionally, the pitman arm has been welded at some time prior to my acquaintance as well, but is solid.  It stitches a great stitch. Serial No is B580918.  Original table top has the numbers of 10 26 01 0 stamped into the underside.  Top drawer also has stamped on outside and inside of side panel, "Willcox & Gibbs S M Co 1302 Olive Street Saint Louis MO".  It is an EXTREMELY quiet machine.  The brake ball (probably in need of replacement, but works!) is louder rolling against the treadle wheel than the machine is stitching.  The machine is fully functioning and capable at all stitch lengths.  It is a great machine for decorative stitching, underbraiding, glovestitching and has great potential for many other tasks under power of a worthy operator.  I have installed a new leather belt on it as well.
Free local pickup or shipping is available.  I will not separate the original top, from the sale as the machine deserves to remain  intact to preserve its history (and is still very restorable).
This sewing machine possesses almost 125 years of original charm coupled with warm, loving patina and, having been respectfully used for over a century,  it remains in excellent, albeit, antique and original condition that should be given opportunity to faithfully serve in another home, for many more generations to come.
It measures;
Cabinet
L  42"
W 16.5"
H  29"
Weight 78lbs,
Overall heighth-
39" with coffin top on;
29" to table top
Apprx. 37-38" to top of machine mounted on table
An interesting and very solid, functional piece of American, and Sewing, History and furniture.
All items I list are carefully described and photographed/video taken. This listed item is an exceptional antique, and as such may have and show expected amount of wear from normal use. I do not sell items with major flaws without illustrating it in photos, videos, and/or descriptions for condition. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask BEFORE bidding/purchasing and I will make every effort to respond promptly. For the sake of the item's integrity and safe handling, I DO NOT TAKE RETURNS.  Make certain that you want this item prior to bidding or purchasing.  This fine antique will be packaged for safe transport to the fortunate purchaser with photographs and/or video of the packing of the item at the time of purchase.
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