That is the seller's story and he/she is sticking to it for now. Even if "new" am not sure would pay that kind of money for any wringer washer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-MA...h=item1ef490f5d4:g:PxMAAOSwh0NcZHGp:rk:2:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-MA...h=item1ef490f5d4:g:PxMAAOSwh0NcZHGp:rk:2:pf:0
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