I talked to the lady who traded me the Singer 15 treadle and did not know it wasn't a clone. It is rather loud and clackity, so she is willing to trade it for one she knows for sure is a clone. I went and looked at it last night and it is a beautiful machine and treadles so easy and so quiet! Is this a good trade? I do want to, but would like your opinion on it first. Especially Miriam and oldsewnsew..you two seem to know a lot about these lovely old ladies. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!