White Rotary "FR" sewing machine about 1912/1913
My daughter and I went to an antique mall today and stuffed up under a bench is a head for a White Rotary sewing machine. I am sure it was once a treadle and then there are three holes in the back that I thought maybe someone had put an electric motor on it at one time. Currently, it has no cabinet, no bobbin, no feet, no needle, no manual etc.... Just the head. Wheel turns easily and the needle "shaft" does go up and down. They wanted $30 for it, but it is on sale this month for $21. I was/am looking for one to turn into a hand crank. It says on the cover plate to only use White needles. One question is, can needles be found for this machine. I don't need/want another machine that I can't get needles for. Have two of those now. Also is it just a standard treadle foot? Do you all think it is worth $21. I can't get the bobbin plate/cover to move, but I am sure with work I could. Don't think the missing bobbin would be a problem. I actually think I have one or two of those that came with a different machine.