RARE Biesolt & Locke Meissen Antique Sewing Machine Elegant Ornate Claw Footed

Description

One of a kind listing on eBay and elsewhere.  It boasts a handsome silohuette compared to other listings with a very unique, highly carved base with ornate claw foot feet/lion paws.  Also the base is not rectangular but rather ornate, wavy and curvy.  Zoom in to appreciate incredible carved and ornate details.
This style is prominently featured on Pinterest as a confirmation that this is a very unusual and handsome Beisolt & Locke sewing machine.  It is a one-of-kind listing to eBay.  It does has cosmetic damage to the paint surface which is easily repairable according to an expert.
Antique Locke and Meissen German Sewing Machine, Hand Crank and Clawfoot Base, Elegant & Rare Find.
Biesolt & Locke was a small German company, founded by Maximilian Biesolt Reinhold and Hermann Locke in Meissen in 1869.  Similar style clawfoot Biesolt sewing machine is featured in an antique lithograph c 1896 as well as another engraving as shown (this listing does not include the lithograph - only the antique sewing machine shown in Photos 1-10).
Black cast iron mid 1800s sewing machinge made by Biesolt & Locke Meissen, Germany.  Very sleek, elegant and slender silohuette, quite unlike anything else and does not appear to be readily available in the U.S.  It is a beautiful and unique design, rare and hard to find.
It was acquired outside of the U.S. and it is possible it was never available for sale in the U.S.  It appears to be missing wood knob connected to handle, but very beautiful with a shape that is very different from the "fireman pedestal" typically found in antique stores.  It has a magnificent and beautifully engraved and detailed nameplate.
We are not experts but because it does not have the elborate painted designs of other models, it is possible that this was used in an industrial or commercial setting.  Your informative comments and questions are welcome.
Appears to have brass inlays near sewing plate.  It has some surface wear and cosmetic damage on one side where the paint has worn off, revealing the steel plate below.
The bottom part lifts off to reveal storage compartment in base. Hand crank is slow to turn, may need conditioning or other repairs, hard to find, very simple, elegant lines and handsome timeless design.
Sold as is, item is quite heavy, nearly 25 lbs and approximate measurements of the clawfooted claw foot base is 14.5" x 8" (does not include crank wheel or parts that extend beyond the base). Measures about 9.5" tall.
Please note this item is substantive, solid and may weigh more than other antique sewing machines.
This is an antique,  has missing parts,
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hows sign of age
with vintage patina, rust spots and has cosmetic
damaged caused by an unknown solvent. According to a professional collector, the surface damage can be repaired.  You are paying for a piece of restorable history and a unique find on eBay.  Photo 10 is this same sewing machine prior to the cosmetic damage (this photo was pinned by someone and is a featured photo on Pinterest).
Also available for local pick-up in Sacramento, CA.
RARE Biesolt & Locke Meissen Antique Sewing Machine Elegant Hand Crank Claw Foot
ClawFoot Claw Footed Paw
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