Originally Posted by
Limeygal
I have determined that the front plate on this machine is, indeed, from a New Home and the serial number thereon puts the date of manufacture at 1920. Still no info on the other front plate which is in the back with the aforementioned serial number.
Yes, the plates have been replaced. You have a Davis VF2. These were made from 1894 and 1912. I'd guess yours is around 1910. The 2 serial numbers you've given are not for this model. The "K" serial number might be for a Davis model K underfeedl.