{"product_id":"antique-jones-family-cs-sewing-machine-the-pentagon-c1917-case-key-working","title":"Antique JONES Family CS Sewing Machine THE PENTAGON c1917 Case Key Working","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanks for looking\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eANTIQUE JONES FAMILY CS “THE PENTAGON” HAND-CRANK SEWING MACHINE – c.1917\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe machine in the photos is the one that you'll recieve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA lovely early British-made Jones sewing machine, badged “THE PENTAGON” and dating from approximately 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eResearch identifies this as a Jones Family CS – one of Jones’ long-running and very successful domestic machines, which were also supplied under a number of retailer and distributor names. “The Pentagon” is one of the documented variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSerial number: 247299.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis is a particularly attractive example with extensive gold floral decoration, the large nickel-edged balance wheel and Pentagon branding to both the arm and bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMost importantly, it isn't just a display piece – I have tested the machine and it is working properly. The hand crank turns smoothly and the mechanism operates as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Genuine Jones Family CS sewing machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• “The Pentagon” badged version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Circa 1917\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Serial number 247299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Made in Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Traditional hand-crank operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Original wooden base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Wooden carrying\/storage case included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Original key included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Tested and working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVery good antique condition for a machine now over 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe black finish and decorative floral detailing have survived particularly well and it displays beautifully. Naturally there are marks, scratches and general signs of age and use to both the machine and wooden base\/case – please study the photographs as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThere is one minor issue worth mentioning: the small accessory drawer\/compartment at the side of the wooden base is missing one of the wooden retaining slats, so the drawer is loose in its fitting. This is a minor cosmetic\/storage issue only and has absolutely no effect on the operation or performance of the sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMechanically it has been tested and is working well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA lovely usable antique machine, but equally attractive as a decorative or display piece – and the less commonly seen “Pentagon” badging makes it rather more interesting than the standard Jones Family CS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease see all photographs for condition and exactly what is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt is an extremely heavy machine, so it will be very carefully packed for delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE UK SHIPPING!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped within 48 hours tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through Ebay's global shipping program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eProfessional, honest and reliable seller with over fifteen years top rated experience online. Please check my feedback  - thousands of happy clients! Any problems you'll get a full refund  (as stipulated in my Ebay business seller agreement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeace \u0026amp; Good Luck!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58551198089590,"sku":"327328842540","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_020b4f68-c655-4ae8-bd6b-efc31281ead5.jpg?v=1787832432","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/antique-jones-family-cs-sewing-machine-the-pentagon-c1917-case-key-working","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}