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L.O. DIETRICH & Co.
The firm was established by L.O. Dietrich, H. Kohler and G. Winselmann in 1871 at Altenburg, Germany. Kohler and Winselmann left the firm in 1877 to form their own company Kohler & Winselmann which like L. O. Dietrich was based in Altenburg. L.O. Dietrich changed its brand name to Vesta shortly after Dietrichs death in 1904. The firm continued to produce sewing machines until World War 2.
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 swiveling wooden lid with pin cushion which was a characteristic of machines made by L.O. Dietrich.
Right: The bobbin winder has been removed to show the Company's' 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.
Left: Although it is worn the decal pattern of Pansies is one we have not come across before.
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.
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.
