I suggest you clean it up and use it. Check out Treadleon.com or other sites about cleaning and restoring old treadles without destroying the lovely gold decals. Warning- treadle rescue is addictive! I'm about to pick up a lovely White treadle in a 7 drawer cabinet this evening. The photo looks nice, so I hope it is as lovely in person. It will be nice to have one to use, since all my others need serious cleaning that I haven't gotten to. Treadles aren't fast, but they are relaxing once you get the rhythm down. Have fun!