Great laughter here- if you hadn't already told me where you live, the newspaper gives it away!
I've been looking at Needlebar too. I can't find any pictures of one like yours.
Has this machine got a standard flat sided needle? I always steer clear of the earlier Jones machines because they take a round headed needle and aren't worth the bother if you want to use it.
I am truly shocked that you thought they were made in Germany. In fact, I think I need to lie down.
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