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05-22-2015, 02:42 PM
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A treadle Pfaff - if it's what I think it is, it could be quite valuable. BTW - they were built in Germany. Now, it it's just a 130 put into a treadle cabinet (they fit in singer cabinets just fine) then that is a different story.
BTW - I consider "valuable" for a vintage machine to be something worth over $200. It's a relative thing - most are worth less than that.
BTW - I consider "valuable" for a vintage machine to be something worth over $200. It's a relative thing - most are worth less than that.
05-22-2015, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by susie reardon
I have an opportunity to purchase a treadle Pfaff. Has a wooden box type cover. I am told it is from France. Does this have much value. Has bobbins
As Cathy said it could be a wolf in sheep's clothing and worth almost nothing.
OTOH if it were a mother of pearl 1880s transverse shuttle machine in the original cabinet... (have I got your attention Steve?)
05-23-2015, 07:25 AM
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I saw the post first!!!! If it's an old Pfaff treadle, I can get down to Kansas City in a day LOL!!
Not that it's even on my wish list - but an old Pfaff treadle would not be something I'd pass up, unless it was really overpriced.
Not that it's even on my wish list - but an old Pfaff treadle would not be something I'd pass up, unless it was really overpriced.
05-23-2015, 07:27 AM
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This is one I'd love to get
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107664247316312787/
There are also quite a few older Industrial Pfaff treadle machines, still worth a nice chunk- but not like the first.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107664247316312787/
There are also quite a few older Industrial Pfaff treadle machines, still worth a nice chunk- but not like the first.
05-23-2015, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I saw the post first!!!! If it's an old Pfaff treadle, I can get down to Kansas City in a day LOL!!
Not that it's even on my wish list - but an old Pfaff treadle would not be something I'd pass up, unless it was really overpriced.
Not that it's even on my wish list - but an old Pfaff treadle would not be something I'd pass up, unless it was really overpriced.
05-23-2015, 02:18 PM
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I meant if Susie decided to pass LOL!. I'm in line ahead of Steve.
But since it's not a super early MOP version, Steve's probable not interested.
Susie, that is a very pretty machine, It looks like a model 31, early 1900's. Probably bought in France and brought over, as this is not a model that was made for export to the US (according to needlebar).
I have no idea what it's worth - they come up so rarely - it all depends on who is wanting it at the time. It's in pretty rough shape, so that does detract. I know what I'd be willing to pay, but sometimes what I want to pay is way, way less than what something will sell for
Though sometimes it's way less than I end up paying when bidding on an item too -
But since it's not a super early MOP version, Steve's probable not interested.
Susie, that is a very pretty machine, It looks like a model 31, early 1900's. Probably bought in France and brought over, as this is not a model that was made for export to the US (according to needlebar).
I have no idea what it's worth - they come up so rarely - it all depends on who is wanting it at the time. It's in pretty rough shape, so that does detract. I know what I'd be willing to pay, but sometimes what I want to pay is way, way less than what something will sell for
Though sometimes it's way less than I end up paying when bidding on an item too -
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