Originally Posted by
crackers
I have seen an ad for an 1876 Howe. Not much info about it. What kind of questions should I ask before buying. I am new to antique machines but have recently developed an interest in them.
I paid $50 because I thought there wasn't a bobbin case or bobbin. Loading it into the car, the drawer opened and there they were. He originally wanted $75. Mine is exceptional for the price. It was a "Steal".