{"product_id":"vintage-janowm","title":"Vintage Janowm Sewing machine and Wooden Case","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage JANOWM “World’s Best DeLuxe” Sewing Machine – Wooden Case \u0026amp; Foot Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is certainly one of the more unusual vintage sewing machines in the collection—and the wonderful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJANOWM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name and elaborate decoration immediately make it stand out.  Vintage black cast-iron sewing machine with gold floral decals, labeled \"JANOWM\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine is a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cast-iron, straight-stitch sewing machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finished with wonderfully ornate cream-and-gold decals. Across the arm is the large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJANOWM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name surrounded by crests, lions, shields and decorative scrollwork, while the pillar carries a metal badge reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“WORLD’S BEST DeLuxe SEWING MACHINE.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Even the faceplate is beautifully engraved with an intricate floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachines such as this were produced during the mid-20th century, when numerous Japanese manufacturers were producing exceptionally sturdy mechanical sewing machines for export. Many were based on the proven Singer-style straight-stitch design and were sold under a remarkable variety of names and badges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJANOWM appears to be one of these much less commonly encountered trade or export names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Without a manufacturer’s plate or serial number, I would be cautious about assigning it to a specific factory or exact year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelectrified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes its motor arrangement, wiring and foot controller. It sits in a very attractive wooden base with an integrated storage compartment and has its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching curved wooden carrying cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The ruler markings incorporated into the wooden base are another lovely period detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine itself has survived with much of its elaborate original decoration still visible. There is age-related wear, scratching and some loss to the decals and finish, which can be clearly seen in the photographs. The wooden case also shows normal signs of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this machine especially interesting is that it isn't another Singer, even though its construction reflects the influence Singer had on sewing-machine design throughout the world. These lesser-known Japanese and Asian export machines have developed their own following among collectors precisely because there were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eso many fascinating names, badges and decorative variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would make a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage sewing machines, an impressive display piece for a sewing room or textile studio, or a great machine for someone who enjoys restoring and using these beautifully engineered old mechanical machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JANOWM · “World’s Best DeLuxe” · Vintage mid-century mechanical sewing machine · Heavy cast-iron construction · Straight-stitch design · Black finish with elaborate cream-and-gold decoration · Engraved metal faceplate · Electric motor and foot controller · Wooden base with storage compartment · Matching curved wooden cover · Vintage condition with visible age-related wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual survivor from the golden age of mechanical sewing machines—and certainly not a name you come across every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Thomas Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42792342913106,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/5713\/0560\/files\/IMG_4413_1ce76bef-e504-40ac-9649-7ae57ee0aceb.jpg?v=1791365864","url":"https:\/\/darrellthomas.com\/products\/vintage-janowm","provider":"Darrell Thomas Textiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}