tate_elliott

I was out on a walk in a different neighborhood and found this sitting at the curb, upside down. It was next to the home's trashcan, awaiting pickup. I got my car and my son, and went back for it. The serial number told me it was a 127. I didn't expect it to tell me that this was made in 1914. Wow.

To me, the cabinet is beyond repair, unless someone wants a real project. The machine doesn't seem to be in terrible shape and can probably be restored. I was mainly interested in the treadle irons for another machine I own. (I jokingly told my wife, "I wonder if one of my Rocketeers would fit?") Surprisingly, the treadle moves fairly easily, continuing for several turns after I stop treadling. It does squeak some, though.

I've contacted Treadle On to see if anyone is interested in the cabinet or the machine. Plus I've read several of their files.

I just wanted to post this to show that you never know what you'll come across.

Tate

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