Notes: One of two in this collection. , , , , Description: Wilcox and Gibbs black and gilt hand sewing chain stitch machine in wooden box., , , , The needle is vertcal above a metal cloth plate. The cloth plate has several engraved inscriptions. There is also an engraved shield with a number that appears to rotate to indicate how many stitches per inch the machine will do. The arm of the machine is curved and decorated with a vine motif in gold. , , , , The box opens to the side to allow the machine to slide in. The are two batons inside the case to hold the base in place and prevent the machine rising up if jolted. There is a carry handle at the top and a lock on the door (no key). , , , , Maker: Willcox & Gibbs, , Serial number (on machine under cloth plate): A651253, , Date: manufactured from 1857, latest patent 1894, , , , Dimensions: (in case) 350mm long x 250mm wide x 310mm high, , , , Inscription (on cloth plate):PATENTED IN U.S.A. // MAR.28-82. APRIL 17.83. (TWO) // NOVE.22-87. FEB.12, 19, 26-89 // AUG.28-94. (THREE), , Inscription (on cloth plate): "WILLCOX & GIBBS // SEWING MACHINE CO // NEW YORK // LONDON // PARIS", , Inscription (on cloth plate): "PATENTED IN // GREAT BRITAIN // 1502-82, 1931-83. // 17076-,88, 16385-94 // BREVETEE EN FRANCE // S.G.D.G. // MADE IN U.S.A.", , Inscription (on cloth plate): shield with "STITCHES // TO AN // INCH" inside., , Inscription (on cloth plate): table showing threads, needles and stitch combinations. , , Inscription (gold emblem on base of machine): WILLCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACH. CO. NEW YORK // DEPOSEE", , Inscription: (on arm) WILLCOX & GIBBS S.M. Co. , , , , Condition: EXCELLENT. J.Brown, 00/08/2007., , Conservation: cleaned with hog's hair brush and museum vac 17/08/2007 J. Brown