My oldest machine is a Singer 1886 Improved Family (the earliest model 15 with a round bobbin). She is also in the earliest Drawing Room cabinet with a spring loaded lift. She was very dry and still needs a treadle belt but great shape considering her she's 126! I found her on Portland craigslist last summer. The seller said she belonged to an elderly neighbor that asked her to sell it at her garage sale (it hadn't sold). I also have my Grandmother's 1928 66-6. My cousin had it in her garage and her husband wanted her to throw it out. So it was a true rescue too.
Last edited by Skyangel; 10-24-2012 at 04:27 PM.