Dollyo

I found a 1888 Frister & Rossman Hand Crank fiddle base w/mother of pearl inlays w/walnut burl inlay on coffin top box, including key, on eBay, that started at $74.99. Bought it for $93. Has some damage to the coffin top. Looks like it was dropped on the corner, 2 long cracks that radiate out of the corner. Easily glued. Also, a chip on the porcelain hand crank handle. Beautiful marquetry around the burled walnut on the top.
Seller did a great job of packaging. I haven't had a chance to clean it yet, but she looks pretty good to me for 126 years old.

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quiltingcandy

Beautiful machine and lid!

tessagin

Beautiful! I know I won't look that good if I ever get to be 126 years old. Kidding aside. you can tell there was a lot of pride of ownership.

MaureenT

What a beautiful find...if it could only talk.

Prim Quilts

Lucky you! That is a beautiful machine!!!!

Rodney

She's a beauty! Congrats on your new machine.
Rodney

J Miller

Sooo .... umm, where do you get needles for an old machine like this? And do you actually use them, or do you just display them?
That's a beautiful machine, were it mine I'd have to use it.

Joe

Dollyo

It came w/a needle, probably dull as a hoe. I will search for the needles and acccessories to go with it. I like cleaning and oiling them. Getting them all spiffed up. I display them.

minibarn

Very pretty! I think the MOP inlay is so pretty.

Jp

tropit

Wow...what a great deal and such a beautiful machine!
~ Cindy