19th Century Willcox & Gibbs electric sewing machine
Item Details
Impressive late 19th Century Willcox & Gibbs electric sewing machine in black enamel with golden copper painted detail of foliate garland and Signature name.Signature and patent numbers are marked to steel plate with patent numbers in the USA and Great Britain. White silk threaded spool is on top and threaded through needle. Engraved signature plate to side and brass plate with # A. 685554 to front.Type AD 110 volts – DC & AC – 70 cycles, made by Westinghouse from The Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company of New York, London and Paris. Includes a wood box carrying case with divider, brass hardware and machine pedal. James Edward Allen Gibbs invented a simpler model sewing machine and worked with Willcox’s son Charles to build a patent model and on June 2, 1857, he was awarded patent number 17,427 on his machine. As a result of the successful patenting of the machine, Willcox and Gibbs soon formed a partnership. In 1858, Willcox engaged the firm of J. R. Brown and Sharpe of Providence, Rhode Island, to produce the sewing machines and the first ones were manufactured in November 1858. To market their machine, Willcox and Gibbs opened an office at 658 Broadway in New York City the following year.
Condition
In appearance, although untested. Preview for personal assessment.
Dimensions
15 1/2" W x 6" D x 9 1/2" T, case is
Item #
13CIN106-213
