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    Old 02-24-2015, 12:45 PM
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    Talking sewing Machines - Vintage/Antique

    I own a vintage "Universal" sewing machine, serial number UN551395K
    Can anybody tell me what is the manufacture year and country of this product?
    Thanks,
    Natalie
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    Old 02-24-2015, 12:58 PM
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    That name was used by a LOT of companies.

    If you can post three pictures we can probably help
    1. A picture of the brass badge
    2. A picture of the underside of the head
    3. A picture of the needle plate area

    Most likely it is a Japanese import from the 50's, but those pics will help
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    Old 02-24-2015, 01:41 PM
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    It looks like a Japanese 15 - I've seen several. I love them. BUT I've not seen one on a treadle.
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    Old 02-24-2015, 07:43 PM
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    Welcome! I love the treadle it came with and the fact it has Universal cast in it. From here it looks like a Japanese 15 clone from after WWII. Sometimes there would be the maker's name underneath the machine or a JA number that can be used to track down the manufacturer, not always though.
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    Old 02-25-2015, 05:48 PM
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    I worked on two recently, neither had a JA number, but one was stamped Diamond and the other Sanshin.

    Genny in Indianapolis/Irvington
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    Old 02-25-2015, 05:53 PM
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    Hi Jenny - I'm right up the road from you - just below 42nd - between Shadeland and Arlington
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