Originally Posted by
Blackberry
My DH have this machine at an estate sale. He paid $30 for it but I can't find any information about. It appears to be a 127-128. I have never seen these decals before but they are stunning albeit quite worn. I have attached a sheet from the Singer Data Base concerning the Serial #C. Any information that you might know would be helpful. It also came in a domed case and I believe it has a knee bar.
Nice machine - great price. I like those decals.
I believe your machine is a 128 after October 14, 1919. I finally remembered where I had seen the different "G" fonts that were used.
http://needlebar.org/nbwiki/index.php/Singer_Oddities if you click on the image under "G or C Serial Numbers" you will see some of the many fonts that were used for that Alpha serial number. There is one "C" in the lower right - the rest are all "G" serial numbers.
I was able to find US patent #1488234 for that type of motor dated 1924. Most of the motors begin with B, but I see yours starts with a "P" You might want to check singersewinginfo.co.uk as I think they have some of the motors listed and which machines they "belong" to. But, of course, not knowing the history of the machine, it was probably added or changed later.
I think I have a motor controller like yours, but couldn't tell from your pictures. I think I did find one similar in one of the parts list, but can't find it now.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.