Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
07-18-2011, 05:39 PM
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Oh, just remembered, I stopped in a tiny little antique shop (attached to a pawn shop) today. A man came in trying to sell a little bitty hand crank Singer machine. It was like the one here:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8214542
I wondered what it was and when it was made as well. A commemorative item? A toy? I figured someone here would know, and might tell me if I passed up a great find. If I remember, he was asking $40 for it. The dealer turned him down.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8214542
I wondered what it was and when it was made as well. A commemorative item? A toy? I figured someone here would know, and might tell me if I passed up a great find. If I remember, he was asking $40 for it. The dealer turned him down.
07-18-2011, 06:18 PM
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Those frankentractors are going to give me nightmares....what a waste!
07-18-2011, 06:39 PM
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Lady called me today and said she had an old sewing machine for me if I wanted to come pick it up. About a 45 min drive for me. Well.....OF COURSE I WENT! When I got there she had these in her garage just "taken up space and collecting cobwebs". She gave me both of them! Singer 66 Serial AM078465 from 1955 and Sears Kenmore Model 158.14002 from 1971-72. Serial 0018082. I thought I was going after one old machine. Had no idea I was getting machines with cabinets. :) Excuse the cobwebs-haven't cleaned them yet.
07-18-2011, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by newborn
Lady called me today and said she had an old sewing machine for me if I wanted to come pick it up. About a 45 min drive for me. Well.....OF COURSE I WENT! When I got there she had these in her garage just "taken up space and collecting cobwebs". She gave me both of them! Singer 66 Serial AM078465 from 1955 and Sears Kenmore Model 158.14002 from 1971-72. Serial 0018082. I thought I was going after one old machine. Had no idea I was getting machines with cabinets. :) Excuse the cobwebs-haven't cleaned them yet.
07-18-2011, 06:50 PM
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Finally got a picture of my sewing machine uploaded. Don't know if anyone here will recognize it.
plate on side says Model 201
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07-18-2011, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Okay, I think I've found another one I want. (I seem to have the "I want its" pretty bad lately!) The red eye decals are growing on me! Even my BIL thought it was cool.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2498113118.html
Any red flags? I wrote and asked for the serial #, but seller gave what sounded like the number off the motor and said that was the only one she could find that looked like a serial #. I'm wondering if it would be rude to send a picture of where it's located.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2498113118.html
Any red flags? I wrote and asked for the serial #, but seller gave what sounded like the number off the motor and said that was the only one she could find that looked like a serial #. I'm wondering if it would be rude to send a picture of where it's located.
07-18-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginny B
Finally got a picture of my sewing machine uploaded. Don't know if anyone here will recognize it.
07-18-2011, 07:21 PM
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It does seem to have a bit of a pink tint to it but it is actually a creamy beige color. If anybody on this board has any idea where to find a manual for it, please let me know. I've googled it but I only seem to get a lot of newer model Dressmaker links.
07-18-2011, 07:54 PM
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Okay here are the pictures. I have narrowed it down to either a National of Eldridge. But I cannot figure out the model.
Can anyone help me with finding the model. I am thinking a Vindex or some sort of vibrating shuttle based on photos of Damascus Annes site.
Pretty clean with some rust on the chrome pieces and underside. The clear coat is very crazed but the decals are good except for the front edge.
The parlor cabinet is still in the back of the 4runner waiting for someone to help me get it out. It will need the top reveneered. But otherwise the treadle moves very easily.
I also got a TON of accessories. For all types of machines and baskets of buttons and thread and accessories.
Can anyone help me with finding the model. I am thinking a Vindex or some sort of vibrating shuttle based on photos of Damascus Annes site.
Pretty clean with some rust on the chrome pieces and underside. The clear coat is very crazed but the decals are good except for the front edge.
The parlor cabinet is still in the back of the 4runner waiting for someone to help me get it out. It will need the top reveneered. But otherwise the treadle moves very easily.
I also got a TON of accessories. For all types of machines and baskets of buttons and thread and accessories.
Newest addition MF&Co. Improved Field
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07-18-2011, 08:02 PM
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Ok...I did it. I broke down and bought a puzzle box full of attachments on ebay. ~sigh~ I've never seen one "in the wild" that didn't have issues of some kind with a price tag of $100 or more! (That 1889 stamp on them really boosts that price tag for some dealers!!)
Had to tho...the handcrank I just got NEEDS them!! :lol:
Had to tho...the handcrank I just got NEEDS them!! :lol:
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