Originally Posted by Candace
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2517149361.html
Nancy
I've seen this machine with many badges on it. I think Necchi sold these as clones to different folks who put their own label on it. So, I don't believe it to be a rare machine at all. Though, if Necchi made it, it's sure to be a very reliable and wonderful machine. If you buy it, but it for that not because it's rare. Because these are out there on the market with lots of different names on them.
Candace, I have been all over the internet and yes the Necchi does look similar, but not the same as this machine. The very early Necchi, looks nothing like this machine. The Necchi made in the 50's does look similar but has a completely different hand wheel. I am not sure it is a Necchi Clone, but I will find out! The very early Necchi treadles look more like a Singer 101, and the later Necchi's made in the 50's that are similar to this machine aren't treadles - at least I don't see any that have the spoked hand wheel that look like this machine? Interesting.
Nancy