It is indeed sad - it has wisps of loft insulation in it, so I guess it's been stored in a loft for the last few years, and not used for a long time. There's a huge amount of rust, and I'm presuming the nickel plating is gone where it's now rust covered. There's not even a possibility of saving it for charity - it has no case and has never had a handle, quite apart from the condition
It's not a rare machine, nor anymore in good condition, so I've taken of the roller foot, and she can decay gently amid the flowers, getting greetings every time i go outside. I honestly have no room in the house, but at least it's not just "gone for scrap" which is what the junk man used to do to them all - she will retain her shape and be a delight to the eye.
You have to remember who many millions of machine Singer made - and accept you can't save them all.