Thread: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
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Old 11-03-2011, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tinabug View Post
I need help with a decision, This machine is $55 but I don't know if I should buy it since the bed is cracked, otherwise it looks to be in pretty good shape. From the pics.
VERY RARE HARRIS "S" HAND CRANK SEWING MACHINE FROM ABOUT 1930 WITH ART DECO STYLIZED ROSES. Made probably by Haid & Neu for Harris which was a large London distributor. This machine dates to around 1930, the stylized roses are typical of the Art Deco style. Note the ruler inlaid in the base and the recessed hand crank, with the bobbin winder being directly driven from the gear wheel. Includes a lovely locking case with key. The base is cracked, so this may not be usable as is, but it is lovely and makes a wonderful display piece
I think it looks like a wonderful machine for $55.00. Is this one that you can test out and crank to see if the crack interferes? Sounds like you would love it either way, I'd say get it. Could the crack be stabilized from the bottom without interferring with the workings of the machine??

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