1865 Singer in sad shape

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02-11-2011, 07:22 AM

#31

TootieAnn

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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper

Ooooo, looks beautiful even in the rough shape. If she could talk, there would be some stories, I'm sure.

Isn't that the truth! Sigh!

02-11-2011, 07:41 AM

#32

redpurselady

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Get her and restore her - she is worth it, even if you just put her on a shelf to look at.

02-11-2011, 09:17 AM

#33

pawebdoctor

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Take her home!!! She is worth it!!!

02-11-2011, 09:22 AM

#34

mrsmail

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It would be mine.

02-11-2011, 09:36 AM

#35

stormatsea45

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I have one like that! Does this one have the box that slides over the machine? Mine does have a broken part on the front that holds the handle in to make it sew, but I won't be using it anyway. It does still rotate. My husband bought it from his brother who is an antique dealer in Houston several years ago, so it had been cleaned up and looks nice. I have mine proudly desplayed in my dining room. :-D

02-11-2011, 11:33 AM

#36

pgthom

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Originally Posted by so-sew

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Originally Posted by mjsylvstr

keep us posted and to when she will be in her new home !!!!

I'm getting her and the required cleaning supplies today. I'm wondering how my (neat as a pin) husband will like a kerosene mess in the kitchen.....It's currently -15 degrees with a windchill of -25, so performing her overhaul in the great outdoors, or even in the garage, isn't an option. I suppose the basement is an option.

Just be careful in the basement, make sure you are well ventilated and no pilot lights nearby. Have fun! Will be anxious to see her after her "spa" visit

02-11-2011, 02:52 PM

#37

Beachbaby12

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I wouldn't hesitate to buy that 1865 machine! What a wonderful opportunity no matter whether it works or not for $25!

02-11-2011, 03:58 PM

#38

TexasSunshine

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I would pay that even if it's not workable. Clean it up and use as decoration. I've seen them decorated with greenery or made into lamps.

02-11-2011, 04:07 PM

#39

smitty

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I would have had it at $25, no questions asked ! use Gojo--WITHOUT ABRASIVES-- to clean it,a little at a time.
looks like a hand crank to me. love it.