Originally Posted by
susie reardon
I have an opportunity to purchase a treadle Pfaff. Has a wooden box type cover. I am told it is from France. Does this have much value. Has bobbins
It's likely from the 1800s if it's a treadle with a box on top. Pictures would assist greatly.
As Cathy said it could be a wolf in sheep's clothing and worth almost nothing.
OTOH if it were a mother of pearl 1880s transverse shuttle machine in the original cabinet... (have I got your attention Steve?)