Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
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Send the manual this morning, have fun.
Send the manual this morning, have fun.
Frister and Rossmann--
I went and picked up my $40.00 STEAL today. It is a beautiful handcrank. The serial number is 1274841. I found one just like it on Sewmuse and they had it dated about 1904. The badge says "Manufactured in Germany by Frister & Rossmann. Sole Agen W. Pierssene, 49 Fore St,
London EC.
She is gear driven machine and has everything she needs but a needle. The one needle with her is broken. The shuttle is there and one bobbin. The bobbin winder rubber is not good, but no surprise there. I never thought I would find such a beautiful machine. There is a celuloid tag on the wood that has been cleaned at some time and the lettering wiped off. I am trying every way I can to see what it says. This is what I think I can see so far:
M-- DUNN --S
NEW ITI ----------YNE
The first line is bigger lettering. The second line is smaller and I am not sure that any of those letters are correct. It is probably the dealer that sold the machine. Any ideas, anyone???
Texas Jan
I went and picked up my $40.00 STEAL today. It is a beautiful handcrank. The serial number is 1274841. I found one just like it on Sewmuse and they had it dated about 1904. The badge says "Manufactured in Germany by Frister & Rossmann. Sole Agen W. Pierssene, 49 Fore St,
London EC.
She is gear driven machine and has everything she needs but a needle. The one needle with her is broken. The shuttle is there and one bobbin. The bobbin winder rubber is not good, but no surprise there. I never thought I would find such a beautiful machine. There is a celuloid tag on the wood that has been cleaned at some time and the lettering wiped off. I am trying every way I can to see what it says. This is what I think I can see so far:
M-- DUNN --S
NEW ITI ----------YNE
The first line is bigger lettering. The second line is smaller and I am not sure that any of those letters are correct. It is probably the dealer that sold the machine. Any ideas, anyone???
Texas Jan
Lovely machine, Quilt doctor.
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Texas Jan, what a prize you have there. It must be your lucky day.
Originally Posted by luce321
Texas Jan, what a prize you have there. It must be your lucky day.
Texas Jan
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Bronwyn, I love the machine cover! What an easy way to make a cover - using pre-quilted fabric! I love the embroidery too, but it would be cool to put the machine name on each cover so when you wash them you always know which machine gets which cover!
The shadow box is a great idea too! I will have to post a picture I have of a shadow like box I was given made to hold very old scissors!
Nancy
The shadow box is a great idea too! I will have to post a picture I have of a shadow like box I was given made to hold very old scissors!
Nancy
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Your cover is very pretty! I love the photo of your threads in shadow box with the Singer sitting behind it.
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
That is a beautiful cover. You did a great job. Kathie
Bronwyn ;-)
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Frister and Rossmann--
I went and picked up my $40.00 STEAL today. It is a beautiful handcrank. The serial number is 1274841. I found one just like it on Sewmuse and they had it dated about 1904. The badge says "Manufactured in Germany by Frister & Rossmann. Sole Agen W. Pierssene, 49 Fore St,
London EC.
She is gear driven machine and has everything she needs but a needle. The one needle with her is broken. The shuttle is there and one bobbin. The bobbin winder rubber is not good, but no surprise there. I never thought I would find such a beautiful machine. There is a celuloid tag on the wood that has been cleaned at some time and the lettering wiped off. I am trying every way I can to see what it says. This is what I think I can see so far:
M-- DUNN --S
NEW ITI ----------YNE
The first line is bigger lettering. The second line is smaller and I am not sure that any of those letters are correct. It is probably the dealer that sold the machine. Any ideas, anyone???
Texas Jan
I went and picked up my $40.00 STEAL today. It is a beautiful handcrank. The serial number is 1274841. I found one just like it on Sewmuse and they had it dated about 1904. The badge says "Manufactured in Germany by Frister & Rossmann. Sole Agen W. Pierssene, 49 Fore St,
London EC.
She is gear driven machine and has everything she needs but a needle. The one needle with her is broken. The shuttle is there and one bobbin. The bobbin winder rubber is not good, but no surprise there. I never thought I would find such a beautiful machine. There is a celuloid tag on the wood that has been cleaned at some time and the lettering wiped off. I am trying every way I can to see what it says. This is what I think I can see so far:
M-- DUNN --S
NEW ITI ----------YNE
The first line is bigger lettering. The second line is smaller and I am not sure that any of those letters are correct. It is probably the dealer that sold the machine. Any ideas, anyone???
Texas Jan
I'm just guessing here but suspect both machines might take the same needle? Can anyone give further info on needles?
Bronwyn ;-)
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Aw hell count me in and I will bring the Long Island Teas and cookies!!
Billy
Billy
Nancy
Bronwyn ;-)
My new acquisition, at a yard sale, a Singer 128 with the dome lid box and knee control, in very good condition, made in 1925. It sews lovely and smooth.
I have to start selling these machines, just have too many. But my granddaughters are visiting and have made pillow cases and doll blankets so far with me. The six year old is a natural, keeps the fabric nice and straight and follows the stitching line. Fun to teach them.
I have to start selling these machines, just have too many. But my granddaughters are visiting and have made pillow cases and doll blankets so far with me. The six year old is a natural, keeps the fabric nice and straight and follows the stitching line. Fun to teach them.
Originally Posted by skaduzy
Here is the head. I am going to try to show what the bobbin area looks like. I also have this round piece. I don't know what I am missing but I bet it is a lot.
I ordered a manual from some place in West Virginia and hope it will answer some questions for me.
I ordered a manual from some place in West Virginia and hope it will answer some questions for me.
That needle plate might be hard to replace, check with Billy, and if he doesn't have one, send me a PM, I have an email address for a guy that might. Dunno what the collar goes to...maybe Billy will?
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