the keys stick, but it makes noise. most of the buttons are gone out of it. i was told it was old enough that the gemstones might be real, and the ivory as well.
beautiful quiting frame, over 8 ft long, made of oak and pine. has the original owner "Clara" engraved on a plaque on the center of the frame. i just had to have this piece since i quilt as a hobby,i found it at a garage sale. its in great condition, i have no idea of its "real" value. Clara's brother made this for her according to her family they think it was made in the 70's for her they are not sure. Clara is no longer living nor her brother so the date it was made is estimated by her remaining family.
I bought this piece at an estate auction, the woman that owned it was in her late 90's when she passed away. she was a retire school teacher from Clintonville, Pa. She took immacualte care of all her belongings , you can see this by the attached photos.
I have all the accessories in its original box, i have the original instruction book, along with a correspondance typed what seems to be on rice/wax paper about a sewing problem she was having. The manufacure replied and told her how to correct the problem. I have no idea of its value nor history of the manufacture.
Mostly covered with elaborate hand carvings, covered in thick layer of 14Kt Gold, bezel set into top of pencil is a cabochon piece of black jade measuring approx. 8.20 MM in diameter. The numbers 585 are engraved onto pencil clip. What this means I do not know. I have more pictures available if need be. Any information about this piece would be much appreciated.
