Joe,
It is a Singer 66. If it was a 201 there would be a motor boss and it would have reverse and this one doesn't.
The 'no motor boss' indicates that it was a treadle head, probably a 66-1from early 1900s. These heads were repainted/ refurbished during the 1940s & early 1950s and had the Singer name plate riveted on. During the war there were few if any sewing machines being made, so the 'dealers' had to make do with what they could get their hands on (old used machines). The refurbishing was not done by Singer, but by independent companies. I have an old ad from 02/1950 for "used Singer head electrified by National Stores" with a picture looking a lot like this 'shopgoodwill 'machine.
Cathy
Originally Posted by
J Miller
I'm watching this auction on GW:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9753926
I think it's a Singer Mdl 66, but there are things about that don't look right.
The name plate on the arm, no badge on the pillar.
The quick release presser foot adjuster. ( Looks like a Japanese 15 clone.)
There is no motor boss on the side, could be a very early 66?
After market motor, foot controller and wiring, but that's nothing unusual really.
So is this an early 66 that was refurb'd by SINGER or what????
Just curious as it intrigues me.
Joe