Originally Posted by
Rodney
Two spool is a type of sewing machine that was unique to Eldridge where a small but regular spool of thread was used instead of a bobbin. If you ran out of thread you simply switched out spools, no bobbin winding. Eldridge was bought by National and they continued the two spool design for a while. The machines are desirable to collectors and I don't think all that many were made though I'm not sure if they qualify as rare. Maybe someone else will chime in with better info. The Eldridge irons I've seen so far have Eldridge cast into them so I think your cabinet is the National version instead. Your cabinet wouldn't be nearly as common as a Singer or White cabinet so to me it's worthwhile to keep it intact.
Rodney
Rodney, you say to keep it intact. The veneer is gone off the top. I was thinking of either replacing the veneer or just staining the wood that shows. The wood is not a good wood, just planks of odd wood with worm holes in it now. What would you suggest doing? Thanks so much.