What I did NOT purchase today.

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05-07-2010, 07:44 PM

#11

Chasing Hawk

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That is a Sphinx. My Singer 15NL, is a reproduction manufactured between 1985 and 1990 has this design.

Here she is setting on a Treadle cabinet I bought for $20.00.

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05-07-2010, 07:46 PM

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Pam

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Thanks for the tip, I will check the serial # before I make an offer.

05-07-2010, 08:36 PM

#13

ForestHobbit

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If the machine is as good as it looks it is well worth the $100 let alone $125. Cleaned up it could sell for $200 to $400 dollars. Have seen them dated from late 1800's to 1920's. I am very jealous as I have been looking for that machine for a while now. Buy it! BTW that price was for the machine and did not include the cabinet.

05-08-2010, 07:14 PM

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FunkyMonkey

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we had to physically restrain her.. it is a good thing we didn't take the truck shopping.. she would have filled it up with squid and sewing machines!

05-08-2010, 07:36 PM

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Chasing Hawk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyMonkey

we had to physically restrain her.. it is a good thing we didn't take the truck shopping.. she would have filled it up with squid and sewing machines!

LOL

05-08-2010, 09:21 PM

#16

jljack

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Be sure you ask Billy (Lostn51) for his advice. He's right on with info on old machines.

05-08-2010, 09:36 PM

#17

earthwalker

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Well here in Perth, Western Australia, a treadle of almost any condition/description retails for $1000.00 and up. The only way I can see myself getting a good deal is through a trading post or maybe estate sale. In my opinion it is a total bargain....but Billy, Charlee and many others know exactly what you should pay. I think its a beauty and love the Egyptian decals.