Thread: Sewing machine..gasp, lamp.

Looks like a Wilcox-Gibbs. It makes a chain stich. I had mine restored and she's a beauty. If anyone is intrested, I'll take a picture and post here.

Originally Posted by JMCDA

....hubby says one of the ladies working at the antique mall said "oh, I have one of those, I use it as a night light" when he was putting a featherweight in a quilting display! She got it at a yard sale for $10 and doesn't sew so she has it on a bookshelf, and just turns the light on for a bit of light.

Joann

I bet any of us could get it to sew!

Originally Posted by Glenda m

Looks like a Wilcox-Gibbs. It makes a chain stich. I had mine restored and she's a beauty. If anyone is intrested, I'll take a picture and post here.

Absolutely post a pic!! I've seen W&G machines, but they were all round as opposed to the octagon shape...

I found it!!

It's a Gold Medal...circa 1860 -1870... Here's an ebay link, confirmed with information from Needlebar.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/GOLD-MEDA...#ht_7892wt_901

Did I turn the crank? Bawhaaaaaaa. Oh yea, I turned the crank. How could I have resisted that. (bg)

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Didja turn the crank?

(I can NOT believe I'm even asking!! )

BTW...I still haven't found it, but I keep thinking "Collier"....and I have found some that resemble the same shape, I just have to find the one that I once saw with those decals!

Good girl Deb!

The information on Needlebar tells me that this machine was an inexpensive alternative to the higher-end Wheeler & Wilson or Singer...but is highly collectible now.

Aw, Charlee... What am I reading between the lines??? You know how many dozen of eggs that means I have to sell to fund this! And that's not to mention the great puzzle box I saw for $ 38 ( chuckle)


Btw- great research skills.
Best,
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Originally Posted by Charlee

Good girl Deb!

The information on Needlebar tells me that this machine was an inexpensive alternative to the higher-end Wheeler & Wilson or Singer...but is highly collectible now.

~grin~ I'm sorry???

Hi coopah,
I wasn't truly interested in the Singers because they were electric. But I will say they were in excellent shape including their carriers. I was more interested in the antique scissors and a Singer attachment 'puzzle box'.

The machine on the lamp was cute. Caught my attention right away as I walked into this huge room full of items. It is a sweet little machine.

Hm....

best,
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Originally Posted by coopah

Might be okay to have the lamp, but if you were interested in the other sweet Singers, would the store owner have put one on hold for you? Or done layaway?