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What do I have and what is it worth?

Old 03-19-2017, 04:43 PM
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Hi guys! I was doing a bit of research on an antique sewing machine I had found and stumbled onto your site. I know it's a Willcox and Gibbs Industrial with a serial number of L 117000, but from that point on I have now idea. I was wondering if you could possible help me? I would really appreciate it!
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Old 03-19-2017, 07:48 PM
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You can probably get some info on the machine from ISMACS.net. They have dating and general info on a variety of vintage machines.
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Old 03-20-2017, 03:47 AM
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For starters, most old machines aren't worth much, unless you can find that one person who wants it.

For information, try http://www.victoriansweatshop.com/. You might get information there or a lead to where you can get info.

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bkay - jking1974 already did post there.

As far as worth---see this thread
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...d-t265780.html

jking1974 There doesn't seem to be much demand for that particular machine. There were some listed worldwide on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=...p2045573.m1684

but none sold.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=...p2045573.m1684

I rather see these old machines given away to someone who appreciates old machines than go to the dump because it isn't worth anything.

As the saying goes -- "don't quit your day job." LOL

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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