I posted this a few days ago in the "For Giggles" Section...
Originally Posted by
SteveH
Well, I was weak.... I emailed, I called, I drove....I paid....
And then I GIGGLED and GIGGLED and GIGGLED some more. Kinda like the proverbial "silly school girl" (which I have never actually seen, even though I have three daughters....)
Why was I giggling?
Because of what it REALLY is...
(The third OLDEST machine in my entire collection)
1873 Singer New Family (LATER called a Model 12)
Mother Of Pearl on the machine
Some Designs left....
Still oiled and moves smoothly
Folding bonnet lid (becomes work surface)
EARLY FLAT treadle drive
Original TWO page fold out manual
Puzzle box with accessories
portions of the accessories manual
Original tucker
Something like a tucker that I have never seen
Bed screws
Brass seam guide
Hemmer feet
Wrench
TWO shuttles
14 bobbins
I just purchased from the Great Grandson of the original owner.
"She Emigrated to SF in the early 1870's and the first thing they did after they got the house settled was to go buy this machine.... and get to work on it" It was one of two major items the family saved during the 1906 Earthquake and fire"
Really? REALLY??? Ok, how many of YOU could have said no???
I have exchanged personal emails with them. They are writing up the whole family history with this including names, dates, and address if possible. I have assured them that should ANY member of their family decide that they want it back in the family, the price will not change and it will be theirs with no hesitation.
Pictures after she is properly dressed...
But a quick tease pic just to put this find in perspective..
I present the drawer....
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(No, I cannot leave the puzzle box in there when putting it away)