WOOD VENEER on the CASE shows minimal wear (much nicer than MOST I've ever seen before) this one is nice and clean and you can tell by looking at it that it has done alot of work in the past......quite frankly probably works better then alot of these new ones that fall apart after a few years....-- circa unkn....probably in the late 30's 40's tested and works wonderfully with the "KNEE LEVER" LOCKING "KEY" for CASE INCLUDED -- LIGHT "WORKS" too -I used a similar machine quite awhile ago making bears and I can tell you these oldies are the best they have GEARS not belts and run like a work horse....never slips on your fabric....tough and strong.....a little old english oil on the wood and it will look fabulous!.....503 846 0831 slarsen33@comcast.net $299 obo