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06-26-2013, 05:32 PM

#1191

Mizkaki

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Skip,

What a beautiful cabinet and machine!
Someday I hope to do some veneer replacement. And hope it comes somewhat close to looking as good as yours does.

Cathy

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Originally Posted by Glenn

I finially finsihed the cleanup the VF head and the cabinet. She sews very well and is a wonderful machine for binding quilts. The face plate is in the drawer.

06-26-2013, 06:32 PM

#1192

Glenn

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Thank you guys for your compliments on the VF and cabinet. I usually am such a traditionalist and try to restore items to their original state if possible but after years of antique repair I just had to let go and have fun with this one. I had so fun with this one I just may do it again....
Skip

06-26-2013, 08:00 PM

#1193

manicmike

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I just bought another two machines. The first is a 99K, amazingly cute and looks almost new except for the usual scratches where a pincloth has been.
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Second is a 1910 red eye (66K)
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They cost very little indeed (really: Vendors were happy but I really paid too little).
Mike

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06-26-2013, 08:44 PM

#1194

Charlee

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Top was completely void of veneer so I had the eagle inlay and used it. Thought I would have fun with this one.
Skip

Skip, add this one to the list of machines that you're leaving to me in your will!!

06-27-2013, 12:40 AM

#1195

miriam

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Skip, add this one to the list of machines that you're leaving to me in your will!!

He's got a will???

06-27-2013, 01:51 AM

#1196

jlhmnj

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Skip,
Awesome. Can you rig a music box that plays "Hail to the Chief" when the lid is opened? Really spectacular.

Jon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

I finially finsihed the cleanup the VF head and the cabinet. She sews very well and is a wonderful machine for binding quilts. The face plate is in the drawer.

06-27-2013, 03:02 AM

#1197

grant15clone

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Originally Posted by miriam

He's got a will???

Is there a sign up sheet or an application? A line where we take numbers?

Seriously Skip, Nice job on that cabinet. Judging by our reactions here, I think you should another this way too.

~G~

06-27-2013, 04:20 AM

#1198

nanna-up-north

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

Top was completely void of veneer so I had the eagle inlay and used it. Thought I would have fun with this one.
Skip

I love the eagle..... watch a couple outside my window every day. Having fun with sewing machines and cabinets..... it doesn't get any better than this!!

06-27-2013, 05:07 AM

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frudemoo

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

It is exciting when you start having machines dropped on your doorstep! What is really cool is the machines that are being given to you probably all have a history you will hear about! That is fun!

Nancy, I just looked up the husband of the owner of the machine who it turns out was actually appointed Companion of the Order of the Star of India after serving as the Commissioner for Bombay in 1920 - later retiring to Scotland. I'll have to ask when the family emigrated to Australia but if the machine was 'commissioned' in 1917 and has the Star of India decals, then I am wondering if it has come via India and Scotland to make it here. It has an amazing history indeed!!

Here are some pics...
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