Is there a way of finding out how old a Jones Sewing machine is?

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06-19-2012, 07:07 AM

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Nice machine. I will be watching to see what someone comes up with. I have two Jones, one is a fiddlehead treadle with coffin top and the other is a hand machine (that's what is imprinted on the bed of the machine.

06-19-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jennb

wow what a great little find! I'd love to have a Jones machine, only because that's my maiden name

Thank you. Wish you the best of luck finding a Jones machine.

06-19-2012, 10:01 AM

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OMG! Now I've gotta find myself one of these. My maternal grandmother's name was C.B. Jones... I kid you not! Guess I'll be spending my free time trying to find one. Yippee! Thanks for sharing!

Glad you like the pics. Best of luck with finding one.

06-19-2012, 10:02 AM

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Congratulations on a very cute machine! thank you for sharing

MUV, thanks for the link. I loved the stories.

Your welcome and thank you.

06-19-2012, 10:06 AM

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Excellent! Are looking to find out the age of your machine too? It has been impossible for me to find any other information apart from the general history of the company. I am hoping someone on QB will shed some light.

06-19-2012, 10:09 AM

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Very pretty sewing machine. It appears that it has been maintained nicely. Lucky find for you.

Yes, it is in extremely good condition. The photos were taken the day I brought the machine home and without any cleaning. So I am well pleased with this buy, but I must stop at the treadle which is on its way….My son has told me I need to stop. Sigh! What a short addictive affair!

06-19-2012, 03:31 PM

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That's about all I could find out when I was trying to do some research on it. I wrote to the guy Muv gave a link to and never heard back from him.

….My son has told me I need to stop. Sigh! What a short addictive affair!

...just smile and pat him on the shoulder, and say... yyyess, dear! And repeat the next time...

06-20-2012, 03:28 PM

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...just smile and pat him on the shoulder, and say... yyyess, dear! And repeat the next time...

Excellent!! Love it!. Will let you know how I get on….

Thank you!

On a more serious note, I'll keep trying to find out more about the machine if I can. If anything comes up, I'll let you know. Best wishes.

07-22-2012, 09:51 AM

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Lovely machine bizzielizzie
I have also just rescued an old treadle Jones sewing machine from being put on the scrap heap!
I just cannot find out how old it is!
I do know it was made in England manchester, and the serial number is 17836, model "medium CS"

Can anyone help?