manicmike

How awful! Does Gwen have epilepsy?

Sarabela

What luck! Beautiful machine. I hope Gwen doesn't have anymore seizures. It's awful to see, my mom's dog had one in my presence once.

Rodney

Very cool machine Steve! That thing is beautiful! Yes, I think it outdoes the Singer though that Singer is a hard one to beat. Your honesty will be repaid. That sort of thing has a habit of coming back to you. Any leads on a treadle mechanism to fit it yet?

Sorry about your dog and I'm happy to see she's doing better. It's scary when something like that happens to a member of the family. It doesn't matter if they're furry and 4 legged or not.
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Mrs. SewNSew

Wow. That is a wonderful story and the machine is truly lovely! I love the part about mom's face appearing since that has happened to me before too lol! It's so hard when someone asks you what it's worth? I am glad to hear you were honest and the seller wasn't all about getting rich quick. You got a great deal!

tenngal

Wow, what a find - I'd take those in a heartbeat!

Lori S

Your machine is just so beautiful... it was meant to be yours!! Glad to hear your beloved fuzzy one is improving.

costumegirl

Steve - Good to hear that Gwen survived the seizure and is doing better - very scary to experience - hopefully the blood work will give you some answers and will help for the future.

Loved your story about finding this beautiful gem and cabinet!! I have never seen a true silver lady before - looking forward to seeing more pics - thanks so much for sharing your finds and knowledge with us!

SteveH

Thanks everyone. Gwen does not have epilepsy to our knowledge, but we will see. She is old, yet Feisty still.

ok, on the the other end of the yo-yo. She is cleaned up now.

here she is.. Yeah, as hard as it is to say, I think it out does the 12 Mop I have. Maybe not Mikes....
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Here are some shots of the cabinet woodwork
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Note the doors open all the way around and tuck into the sides.....
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SteveH

And the lid.
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SteveH

the lady in her home..
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closer
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Upper thread holder and tension, note the brass wire that hold the spool in place
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