Another Singer Model 66
This is another Model 66 Singer that I couldn't resist for $20. The decals on the machine are in really nice condition. The case alone is worth more than that. The machine was owned by the gentlemen's mother that was selling it. He said she had purchased it new but he couldn't remember when. The serial number puts the mfg date around June of 1914 which would make the machine 100+ years old. The lady passed away in 2004 and this machine has been in his house since that date. The face plate on this machine is a lotus face plate which seems kind of strange unless the gentleman has his facts wrong about how the machine was purchased. Also there are deep grooves in the center of the base decal which go down to the bare metal. I don't know how to fix something like this so it will probably remain as it is. It would be interesting to know how they were made and what caused someone to be so destructive. At any rate, here I have another Singer redeye with a nice case that has the key. I am going to measure the case and with the box extension see if maybe there is enough room to make this an HC and still put the dome lid on.