Davis MODEL T
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Davis MODEL T
I saw a Davis MODEL T at the thrift store today. Serial number 3050842, I offer $20 but they wanted more so I passed it up.
I think it was a hand cranked at one time but a motor had been added. It was in a case but no lid to go with it. Some attachments.
I think it was a hand cranked at one time but a motor had been added. It was in a case but no lid to go with it. Some attachments.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
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Date is roughly 1915. Uses standard 15x1 needle. NOS bobbins and shuttles very difficult to find (Davis short). Nice little 3/4 size sewing machine, I have one in a bentwood case that is motorized. Davis made high quality stuff.
Jon
Jon
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Leicestershire, UK
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I am in the UK and bought a Davis model T a couple of weeks ago from a local Charity Shop (thrift store) for £8. Very unusual over here. The serial number is 1493973 (I think), I found it on the front slide plate. I can't remember how to add pictures, but the centre bed decal is of the American Eagle and Flag. I'd like to know how old it is if anyone can help please. Also is there a manual available anywhere?
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
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Good deal on the Davis and made around 1910. Machine takes a 15x1 needle and uses Davis short bobbins which are scarce. Here's a manual for a full size Davis.
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...f/sil10-37.pdf
Enjoy
Jon
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...f/sil10-37.pdf
Enjoy
Jon
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 396
I found a Davis Model T in a bent wood case, case in good condition...machine is a dirtly little bugger with hardly any decals left on it, motorized (took off the motor, would love to add hand crank) . Serial number 3032734. Bought it for $20 at a garage sale. In the storage compartment were 3 Shuttles and 4 bobbins! As well as some needles and the attachments, a couple screwdrivers and a funky little hammer (?) Any ideas on the age of this little machine? The cord and foot pedal were gone. Seems to move very well, and sews a nice straight stitch
Barbara
in Minnesota
Barbara
in Minnesota
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Location: Millville, NJ
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Here's a manual for a Sears New Minnesota A made by Davis. Very similar:
http://www.clawges.com/sewing/MN_A_manual/index.html
http://www.clawges.com/sewing/MN_A_manual/index.html
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