I saw dates that are AF but I'm not sure if the next one is a T or a number, it's a little difficult to read. My guess is from the serial number info sites she's about 1938(ish?). =) I'm nervous about cleaning or anything like that & figure I best do a bit of research first.
I love that it is SO quiet. My biggest reason for doing only handwork when I sew in groups has always been because I can't hear the conversations when machines are humming along. I'm looking forward to packing up my little FW for our library quilt group very soon to see if I can chat as I piece.
If the owner's manual is a little green book, I have that and a bunch of other stuff in a full tray at the top of the box. The box has attachments, bobbins, a spare light bulb & if the oil comes in a tube in a thin, green box that's in there, too. The scroll faceplate is pretty....does it have any significance?