Antique 1888 Jones Serpentine Hand Crank Sewing Machine

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Up for auction is a Jones Serpentine hand crank sewing machine. It has a serial number of 72403. According to my research this makes it have a manufacture date of approximately 1888. That would make it 127 years old.The hand crank turns freely. The needle shaft goes up and down. The feed dogs are moving. It has a shuttle and bobbin in place. It does NOT have a needle. My research shows that it uses a 29 X 3 round shank needle, size 12(80 metric). I have found the correct needle on eBay for $3.95 for 10.There is no box/cover for this machine. The machine has worn decals and some rust. If you keep this oiled and turned occasionally, it'll probably last another 127 years.Please refer to the pictures. They are an important part to this description. Please ask questions; I'll try to respond promptly.This antique is available for local collection or I can ship it by UPS