This machine is not what the owner thinks it is. He seems to think it is a 1908 vintage..... If it is...the base is not original. However the base and head look just like the drawing that ismacs has. This machine also has reverse and a numbered detent stitch length. This makes me believe it is much later. Also the serial number starts with a "C" this means (I think) that is is a wertenberg machine (Prussian) and it also means there are no records...other than the "C" started in 1908.
The table is fitted with an electric motor and there is a nice ball and socket mounted work light. Also there is a metric "meter stick" inlayed into the top.
The "iron" is painted brown and looks original. I would guess this is a '50's model except that the factory was over run in the 40's.
One last thing, all of the gold lettering on the oil holes are printed in "german", "oel" cant wait to get this and start playing with it.
I should also mention that you were correct, it has a knee lift. It appears to be a 15class action and uses 16x231 needles (schmetz still makes them)
Last edited by greywuuf; 05-01-2012 at 07:58 PM.