The Domestic Tin Tip Tray. Savage Mfg. NY. 4 1/4" diameter. Original

Description

Lithographed tin tip tray made by Savage Mfg. Co. NY.
The tray has some blemishes, but still has great color.
The Domestic Sewing Machine Company was founded in 1869 and continued to manufacture their sewing machines in Norwalk, Ohio.
In 1863 the company received a patent for its vibrating shuttle design. This design was ahead of its time and it beat Singer to the punch. Over the years other sewing machine companies copied the Domestic design.
The design must have been really good as both Mr. Howe and Mr. Singer copied the high arm style for their sewing machine models. Then in 1884 the Mack brothers left Domestic, or sold it, and started the Standard Sewing Machine Company. Domestic was taken over by James Blake who moved it to Newark, New Jersey.
Over the years the company produced a few models that rivaled their competition but the success of those models did not stop the company from being taken over by White in 1924. The company operated as a subsidiary for White until the 30s when the depression ended its run and Domestic simply became a model name for White sewing machines.
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This is an antique/vintage item and may show signs of wear consistent with handling/wear/use. Please look carefully at the photographs; they are part of the description.