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jljack 06-06-2011 08:28 AM
Very nice machine...and a Centennial model at that!! Great find!

jljack 06-06-2011 08:30 AM
Originally Posted by Therese
Originally Posted by Therese
Cool! I'll try that right now! Thanks.

I got it open!!!! It's a 128-23 like Verna's but not a centennial. It's got an all gold seal. How do you find out the year? The serial # is AH 616099. I'll try to figure out how to take a pic...


Originally Posted by Crabby Patty
Originally Posted by Therese
I have Singer in a round wooden cover that my father in law got when he wanted to learn to sew, (makes me smile to remember that!) Only thing is, I don't have the key to open it and see the machine! Any Ideas??
I got excited seeing your post, Verna! Thanks!
I recently got a treadle sewing machine that didn't have a key. It came with a small screwdriver that I took and put into the key slot and very gently turned it. It will unlock or lock the drawers. Maybe you could try this with a small screwdriver. It seems that those old locks could be picked pretty easily. :lol: :XD: :lol:
Therese - You can go to the Singer Sewing Machine site and check your serial number. They have a great list, it shows the year, the model and where it was made. Just Google "Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number" and the site will pop up first.

Therese 06-06-2011 08:55 AM
Thanks, Patti. I'll do that. I took the picture so far...



Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Therese
Originally Posted by Therese
Cool! I'll try that right now! Thanks.

I got it open!!!! It's a 128-23 like Verna's but not a centennial. It's got an all gold seal. How do you find out the year? The serial # is AH 616099. I'll try to figure out how to take a pic...


Originally Posted by Crabby Patty
Originally Posted by Therese
I have Singer in a round wooden cover that my father in law got when he wanted to learn to sew, (makes me smile to remember that!) Only thing is, I don't have the key to open it and see the machine! Any Ideas??
I got excited seeing your post, Verna! Thanks!
I recently got a treadle sewing machine that didn't have a key. It came with a small screwdriver that I took and put into the key slot and very gently turned it. It will unlock or lock the drawers. Maybe you could try this with a small screwdriver. It seems that those old locks could be picked pretty easily. :lol: :XD: :lol:
Therese - You can go to the Singer Sewing Machine site and check your serial number. They have a great list, it shows the year, the model and where it was made. Just Google "Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number" and the site will pop up first.

greaterexp 06-06-2011 09:19 AM
How exciting! I never tire of finding those wonderful old machines!

Therese 06-06-2011 09:23 AM
It looks like it's a 1948 model.



Originally Posted by Therese
Thanks, Patti. I'll do that. I took the picture so far...



Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Therese
Originally Posted by Therese
Cool! I'll try that right now! Thanks.

I got it open!!!! It's a 128-23 like Verna's but not a centennial. It's got an all gold seal. How do you find out the year? The serial # is AH 616099. I'll try to figure out how to take a pic...


Originally Posted by Crabby Patty
Originally Posted by Therese
I have Singer in a round wooden cover that my father in law got when he wanted to learn to sew, (makes me smile to remember that!) Only thing is, I don't have the key to open it and see the machine! Any Ideas??
I got excited seeing your post, Verna! Thanks!
I recently got a treadle sewing machine that didn't have a key. It came with a small screwdriver that I took and put into the key slot and very gently turned it. It will unlock or lock the drawers. Maybe you could try this with a small screwdriver. It seems that those old locks could be picked pretty easily. :lol: :XD: :lol:
Therese - You can go to the Singer Sewing Machine site and check your serial number. They have a great list, it shows the year, the model and where it was made. Just Google "Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number" and the site will pop up first.

jansquiltn 06-06-2011 09:25 AM
Beautiful blAckside. Enjoy.

Therese 06-06-2011 09:27 AM
What's that?

Originally Posted by jansquiltn
Beautiful blAckside. Enjoy.

luce321 06-06-2011 09:58 AM
Great find!

incoming2me 06-06-2011 10:02 AM
Nice!
Love that crinkle finish. :)

redpurselady 06-06-2011 11:06 AM
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Looks just like mine - except yours is a Centennial model - great find.


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