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What is in this case and how do I get it out?

Old 10-05-2011, 04:32 AM
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Here she is in all her glory! Serial Number says she was manufactured in 1934.

What a beauty!
You have scored but how many brews did it take just kidding I see the Canadian? on the table!
I noticed after I took the pic! Lazy woman would rather open the case than clean up from our "relaxing" the night before!
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:35 AM
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Beautiful machine and looks well maintained!
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:36 AM
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Still ruminating on what her name should be! I saw the name Seraphina in a cemetery a while back. She died in the 1700's, but I REALLY liked the name!

Seraphina Singer?

Then again she is Scottish so she deserves a name that is Scottish? Me nerves. Last thing I named was my Sheltie... We are O'Briens so we wanted an Irish name. Finnigan was the easy choice... Canadians will remember that Mr. Dress-Up's puppet dog was also Finnigan...
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Old 10-10-2011, 06:42 AM
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A small flat screw driver will open it I have one just like it too and no key don't waste your money.....
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Old 10-10-2011, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mamagus
So what kind of a machine is she? She is a handcrank which is not surprising as many communities in Newfoundland did not have electricity until into the 40's and 50's.

I think she is beyond beautiful! ( and I was not actively looking for a vintage machine...)

Now that she is out should I offer it back to my sister? She really didn't seem to want it!

Maybe I have more of an affinity for it because my grandmother taught me to sew when I was 7 or 8 on her old Singer treadle machine. My sister two years younger didn't get to use that machine because by the time she was old enough my grandmother was dying.
Offer it back!!? RUOOYM!!! ?..... ;-)
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WOW - I think that is the most beautiful machine I have ever seen. I'm in love!!! You are so lucky! :)
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Originally Posted by Mamagus
Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949 so that kind of thing fascinates me!

hmmmm.... how do I find this out?
wow I am Canadian and I never knew that! way cool. (pretty machine you got there)
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What a beauty! Thanks for sharing!
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I would not offer it back, it was a gift to you,So enjoy it , leave it to her in your will :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Campbell34
I would not offer it back, it was a gift to you,So enjoy it , leave it to her in your will :thumbup:
Hahaha - I like that idea. ;)
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