L.O. Dietrich (Vesta):  Serial No. 1487439.
We believe this machine was made by L.O. Dietrich and is a Class 48 type machine.
The name of a retailer J. D. Williams & Co Ltd, Manchester can be made out on the arm of the machine.  The attachment compartment has a swiviling wooden lid with pin cushion which was a characteristic of machines made by L.O. Dietrich.

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The bobbin winder has been removed to show the Companys' logo of the profile of a sewing machine in a triangle.  The name 'Vesta' which would have appeared beneath the logo has been crudely removed.

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Although it is worn the decal pattern of Pansies is one we have not come across before.

    Vesta:  Serial No. 1632485.
This 3/4 size machine is in amazing condition, it looks as though it has never been used.  The decals are 98% complete with stylized red flowers and leaves.  The attachment compartment has its pin cushion intact. We think this machine would date to the late 1920's or early 1930's

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    Vesta:  Serial No. 1991349.
Manufactured in the late 1930's this is a lovely little machine.  The porcelain handle has been cracked and repaired at some point and the pin cushion on the metal compartment lid has seen better days. The decals are bright and near perfect and the whole machine seems to shine.  One of Lin's favourite machines and Dave is beginning to like it too!

    Sylvia:  Serial No. 1619431.
Badged for Kendal Milne and Co. Manchester (a Large Department store) around the 1920's, this half size machine has unfortunately seen better days.  It has a lion at rest holding a shield on both the top of the arm and centre bed. The crank is recessed into the base.  There is a second decal - a sewing machine in profile in a triangle, from this, the unusual shape of the back plate, hinges and other minor details we have concluded that it was made by L.O. Dietrich.