Found this (Sorry about the cobwebs) at our summerplace.Searched the internet, this seems to be a Singer from 1920's. This is what we could read: "Nähemachine Fabrik A.G. marke Bielefeld Form Hengstenberg et Co." on the metal plate. Text on the machine body has worn out.
What is the weird metal thing in front of the wheel? Also we could not unscrew the front in order to see its bobbin system. The hand wheel still turns, and the presser foot lever moves, no needle remains. What could you tell me about this beauty, any info is appreciated. Thank You.

The long silver thing in front is the thread guide from the spool to the bobbin for winding the bobbin.
I don't know what you are trying to unscrew to see the bobbin.The bobbin is going to be shuttle and you should be able to see it by sliding that skinny silver plate to the left of the machine. You may need to turn the wheel to bring the shuttle into view. What a find! I love it. Thanks for the eye candy!

Thank you Tammy. I thought it might use a shuttle kind . There are tiny screws by the small metal knob in front, maybe they just attach the machine to the wooden base, they´re stuck, and I had no idea how to get to the bobbin! I'll check more next summer when I go back.

try spraying some WD4 on the screw and let it sit for awhile...You don't want to strip them

I have no answer for you but I love it! Bet it will be beautiful all cleaned up :)

Here's some info about the company:
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Hengstenberg%20&%20Co.htm

And some more from sewalot:
http://www.sewalot.com/hengstenberg_machine_history.htm

It's a transverse shuttle machine, which means that the shuttle runs from side to side through the loop in the needle thread, rather than swinging in an arc, the way that it does in vibrating shuttle (VS) type machine.

It's hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like there may be mother of pearl inlays in the bed of the machine. :)

What a treasure :D:D:D

Really cool machine! Checked out the links - would be nice to see this one cleaned up.

did not read all, in a rush to get out the door, g-ma date night - little mermaid!

Muv has 2 long bobbin machines. She has a handful of demos on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wswWJZad3s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PhA...eature=related

the "channel" is muvandfarve

Really cool.