Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main > For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
Is this a featherweight table? I've never seen one in person >

Is this a featherweight table? I've never seen one in person

Is this a featherweight table? I've never seen one in person

Old 11-17-2012, 03:25 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 508
Default Is this a featherweight table? I've never seen one in person

Collapsible Vintage Wooden Sewing Table with Metal Legs - 30" x 30" x 27.5"

[ATTACH=CONFIG]377109[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]377110[/ATTACH]

I know these are pretty sought after but what is a going rate on them? He's asking 150.
Attached Thumbnails table.jpg   2012-10-12-10.54.09.jpg  
jennb is offline  
Old 11-17-2012, 03:39 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
Posts: 1,168
Default

Yes, that is a FW table, I think he is asking too much (JMHO). See if he will take less. If you really want it - go for it.
aronel is offline  
Old 11-17-2012, 03:43 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,324
Default

It looks like one to me - I would take one of my FW's with me to make sure it fits and how it works. That is the going price here in CA, location is everything.
quiltingcandy is offline  
Old 11-17-2012, 04:10 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,991
Default

It looks just like mine (I think mine is a little darker in colour) and I paid $150 for it. You don't see them in such good shape very often. Many of them were used for other purposes and are broken, water stained with rings or even have burn marks. It's worth the money I think.
Shelbie is offline  
Old 11-17-2012, 06:05 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
harrishs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Posts: 825
Default

I would pay $150 for it in a heartbeat. I have one without the slide cover and the top is badly in need of refinishing----(I bought the stuff just haven't done it yet) but I love sewing with my FW in it......!
harrishs is offline  
Old 11-17-2012, 07:44 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southeast Georgia
Posts: 2,526
Default

I would get it before he changes his mind! I think that's a good price.
MimiBug123 is offline  
Old 11-18-2012, 01:36 AM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Warwickshire, UK
Posts: 168
Default

I would pay that price too due to the good condition is appears to be in.
Littlebearquiltingboard is offline  
Old 11-18-2012, 01:52 AM
  #8  
Super Member
 
Bluelady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kaneohe, HI
Posts: 2,041
Default

I have one that was poorly refinished. Does not look original at all anymore. BUT. It works great with my FW. I paid $75 for it.
Bluelady is offline  
Old 11-18-2012, 04:30 AM
  #9  
Super Member
 
sewmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Midland, Michigan
Posts: 1,951
Default

From what I just heard from a collector in my area, FW tables are fairly hard to find due to the fact that the veneer is very thin on them. The tables were used as card tables as well as sewing tables and many got ruined with wetness. They were selling their refinished ones for over $300. It is an original if the serial number is stamped on the underside of both the table and insert. The numbers should match. if they do, Pay the man and run! It looks to be in excellent shape.
sewmom is offline  
Old 11-18-2012, 06:46 AM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Glenda m's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,131
Default

I got mine for $100 and all the numbers matched. The guy I bought it from made a point to show them to me. LOL I like the extra room it gives me. Now if my FW would just quit with the tension problem.
Glenda m is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DonnaC
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
13
04-16-2014 03:40 AM
huntannette
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
36
07-15-2011 04:48 AM
MissM
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
198
06-03-2011 09:16 AM
Bill'sBonBon
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
7
06-03-2009 03:20 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter