This Standard Rotary is the "slim"version; a "stout" model was introduced later.
This is what it looked like when I bought it. Who knew there were decals above the needlebar?
It really cleaned up nicely...
This machine is serial # 545868 (stamped on the stitch-length plate), which means it was manufactured in 1900 according to the Needlebar dating chart.
It has the early-style tension mechanism, that has a felt in it, a late example of this.
This machine also has the "spider" attachment for chainstitching, an earlier example than most others that have been documented by Needlebar.
This machine has the "version 2" style feed dogs. The chrome parts need some work, which I'll get to one of these days...
The "clutch" mechanism is quite different from most other machines... rather than a knob and washer, this one has a simple screw that releases the handwheel from the inner wheel the belt rides on. The handwheel, by the way, goes opposite of Singers, that is, away from you (clockwise if looking at it head-on).
The cabinet is in gorgeous condition, solid, nicely finished, treadle mechanism works smoothly, drawer handles are key-less locks.
The machine folds down into the cabinet from front to back...
And when the machine is pulled up, the wooden skirt on front of the cabinet rises to allow room for knees when treadling.
The carved elements on the front and sides of the cabinet are in exceptional condition, particularly when you consider that this machine is over 100 years old...
One of the drawers is fitted, with a sliding tray, to hold a variety of attachments and feet.
The attachments and feet include the chainstitch spider and throatplate, lots of hemmers, a ruffler, a tucker, underbraider, edgestitcher, bobbins, quilting guide, and a few other things like wrench and key.
The decals on this machine are awfully pretty, including gold, red, green, and brown colors. I used TR-3 Resin Glaze (Blue Magic Co.) to clean off the grime.
And there was a LOT of grime!
This machine has found a loving new home.