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Lot 199: Vintage Vulcan Miniature Hand Crank Toy Sewing Machine Made in England

This auction ended on January 15, 2026.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £28

A vintage hand-operated miniature sewing machine identified through research as a Vulcan model, typically designed as a toy or child’s machine capable of chain stitching. The machine is constructed primarily of grey painted die-cast metal. The body is marked prominently with the name Vulcan in stylized gold lettering above the text MADE IN ENGLAND. The machine features a hand-operated flywheel with a plastic or bakelite handle grip. A circular spool and tension guide at the top is inscribed with the directions THREAD COTTON THUS and BETWEEN WASHERS. A folded and creased paper document is positioned beneath the presser foot, displaying multilingual headings including WARRANTY REGISTRATION, GARANTIEREGISTRIERUNG, and CRATE DE GARANTIE.