Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by quiltmaker
Does anyone know of the Eclipse medium treadle. I don't know if just replying here is correct but I will try.
I don't know the serial number and is sight unseen other than what I can find on the net. I was hoping someone had information on this machine and possible value. It was made by a British company in the late 1800's early 1900's as best as I can tell. A friend says her mother has one she wants to sell.
Thanks in advance for anyone who could direct me somewhere or know something.
I BELIEVE I have a hand crank lost somewhere in the basement. (Hmn. Need to find that one.) As far as value, your best bet is to look at comparable machines on the auction sites. The Eclipse is a British machine; I don't think I've ever seen one in a treadle, though I know they were made. In the end, you have to assess the condition of the irons, the cabinet, the machine, whether or not it has attachments, etc., and then decide what it's worth to you. It's almost always worth less than the owner thinks it is.
Is that avatar machine what they call a Grasshopper? I would like to see a bigger picture of it. It looks very cute.