My #1 most wanted for years is now mine and here!! 1885 Glove sewing machine
This is a clone... Yes, a clone) made in England by James Moffat. It is a copy of the Singer 46k1.
It is such a copy, many parts are interchangeable!
I am going to start with pics that show the CORRECT way to ship a machine.
I have removed the top layer of cardboard (shown to the right rear) and exposed the core wrap. There was a layer of the black foam above the cardboard
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This is the core bundle wrapped in cling wrap so that NOTHING moves
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With the wrap cut off and the top layer of white foam removed, you can see the machine nestled properly in it's bed of foam. Gosh, I do love a professional...
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