Hi. I'm the executor of an estate. I found two old sewing machines in the basement. I know nothing about them or their value. It was suggested I might get some help learning about the machines here. Any info you can provide would really be appreciated. Here is a photo of each machine. Thank you!
Betsy

Do you have the serial numbers from either machine?

see the pics below

For the singer , some info;
Earliest Machines
The oldest sewing machines may not have a model number on the machine. If this is the case we can usually determine the model from the machine's serial number. Please call 1-800-4-SINGER (1-800-474-6437) for assistance in determining the model number. Hope this can help.

No - the serial numbers are on a plate that is affixed at the base of the fat pillar, not on the motors. Nice machines - both of them. Cleaned up they will be gorgeous ..........

Nice machines

The Singer will definately have a serial number, on the bed of the machine down from the brass "Singer" plate on the post. I think I see one in the same place on the Western Electric.

The Western Electric was made by National Sewing Machine Company, most likely sometime in the 20's or 30's.

The Singer is a 28 or 128...the serial number will let us date it for you. It has La Vencedora decals...the bar that's on the bed is to run the machine...it inserts in that hole in the front of the case....

Is it a value you're looking for?

Welcome. You will love it here!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Singer looks like a "Redeye" model 66...I paid 54.00 for mine on ebay in mint working condition...You might want to go into ebay and see what they are going for.

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Michigan.:)

Another thing that will affect value is whether the case is complete. Do either have a lid to attach to the base in which they are sitting?

yes. I will attempt to locate serial #s

Hi from Ms.

Welcome from Houston TX!

Hi Betsys and welcome from NE Ohio.

welcome from se TX

Nice machines. Welcome

I know that Western Electric made equipment for Bell Telephone Company. Did not know that they made sewing machines. Good company.

Welcome from W TX! I love your machines!!

Did you find the serial numbers? If so, approximate age can be determined.

Also, by looking at craigslist and ebay you can see what others are asking for machines of similar vintage. Be careful about using those prices, though. Some macines are way overpriced on those lists.

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Nice machines.

Welcome from North Central Missouri. Nice machines. No idea of their value, but others on the QB are knowledgable. Its a wonderful site to learn about most anything concerning quilting or crafts or cooking!!!

Welcome from Idaho. Lovely machines.

Welcome from central Illinois. What a couple of gems you have. I have the Singer and love it. Don't know anything about the Western Electric. Someone will come up with help.

Welcome from central Illinois. What a couple of gems you have. I have the Singer and love it. Don't know anything about the Western Electric. Someone will come up with help.

Welcome from Ohio!

Welcome and waving from Texas. Wow, you struck gold from a quilter's standpoint. Looks like youa re getting good help to figure them out. Hope you stay around now that you found this site.

I'm by no means an expert, but based on the photos, they don't look like they are in mint condition, the cabinet is really beat up.

I don't think they are of a huge value monetarily ... but an quilter would love to have them but not pay a big price.