Antique "Jones Family" C.S. Sewing Machine ~ Hand Crank ~ Made in England

  Antique "Jones Family" C.S. Sewing Machine

Hand Crank ~ Made in England

"William Jones started making sewing machines in 1859, and in 1860 formed a partnership with Thomas Chadwick. Trading as Chadwick & Jones they manufactured sewing machines at Ashton-under-Lyne. This partnership was short lived and in January 1864 Thomas Chadwick joined Bradbury & Co.  In 1869 Jones opened a factory in Guide Bridge Nr Manchester and the firm became incorporated (Limited) on 5th July 1879. It survives today as Brother UK Ltd. The Jones Company produced a variety of machines for both Domestic and Industrial use. " (quoted from Lin and Dave Best website sewmuse.co.uk)

A great old sewing machine. This has 'As supplied to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra' on the shoulder decal and so was probably manufactured around 1914. This is an old hand crank sewing machine. It is on a wooden base and has a wooden cover with a handle. It does not have the key to turn the latch in the front. The cover is in good shape, there are a few places where the wood has chipped off a bit and 2 of the turned decorative attachments on the corners are missing. The serial number of the machine is 91344. The machine raises up and has a compartment under it. It has a few extra pieces. The color is good and most of the tinseling is in pretty good shape.  The machine is heavy!