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Gilt Script Decals
Features prominent 'Golden Eagle' calligraphy and decorative floral motifs across the arm.
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01 / 03Golden Eagle Class 15 Vintage Sewing Machine Head — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A mid-century cast-iron sewing machine head based on the Singer Class 15 design, finished in gloss black enamel with gilt script. It features an integrated stitch regulator, side-mounted tension assembly, and a spoked balance wheel.
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Stamped Serial Plate
Original metal plate stamped with serial number 4606 SZ on the base lip.
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Spoked Balance Wheel
Heavy-duty cast wheel with chrome rim configured for manual or treadle operation.
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Embossed Face Badge
Circular relief medallion depicting the eagle trademark on the main arm.
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Ban Hong & Co. Badge
Original brass plate identifying the sole distributors and registered trade mark.
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Stitch Length Control
Slotted graduated stitch adjustment lever integrated into the main pillar casting.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
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Maker
Golden Eagle (Distributed by Ban Hong & Co.)
Origin
Unknown
Year
1950
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Serial Number
4606 SZ
Design Pattern
Singer Class 15 clone
Construction
Cast iron with black enamel finish
Drive System
Spoked handwheel for treadle or external belt drive
Sole Agents Badge
Ban Hong & Co.
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Golden Eagle Class 15 Vintage Sewing Machine Head — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Golden Eagle Class 15 Vintage Sewing Machine Head — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Golden Eagle Class 15 Vintage Sewing Machine Head; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Distribution Network
Regional Mercantile Badging
The stamped brass badge identifies Ban Hong & Co. as sole agents. Postwar trading houses frequently rebranded dependable Class 15 sewing mechanisms under distinctive regional trade names for overseas distribution.
Mechanical Engineering
The Reliable Class 15 Architecture
Equipped with an oscillating hook mechanism and robust side tensioner, this heavy cast-iron head was engineered to operate via manual treadle or add-on electric motor, ensuring decades of household utility.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1930s
Class 15 Standardization
Worldwide adoption of the central oscillating hook sewing system.
1950
Golden Eagle Production
Manufacture of badged Class 15 machines for regional export and retail.
1955
Agency Distribution
Distribution through Ban Hong & Co. and Universal Supply Agency networks.
Present
Collector Interest
Preserved as an iconic display example of mechanical domestic manufacturing.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
Shows paint chipping and edge wear along the base perimeter and throat plate. Surface oxidation is present on chrome components and raw screw heads. Decals and badging remain clear and legible.
✓
InspectedEnamel Finish
Edge chipping and surface abrasions along the lower casting edges and bed.
✓
InspectedDecals & Lettering
Gilt 'Golden Eagle' script and filigree accents remain intact with minor fading.
✓
InspectedBrightwork
Light pitting and patina on the handwheel rim, faceplate, and presser bar.
✓
InspectedPlates & Badges
Embossed brass and aluminum maker badges are firmly mounted with authentic age patina.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Golden Eagle Class 15 Vintage Sewing Machine Head