1871 Singer Class 12 w/offset leg support
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1871 Singer Class 12 w/offset leg support
Went to an estate sale a few days ago. Bought a 1871 Singer Class 12 (New Family) fiddlebase Mother of Pearl w/Gilt treadle w/combination case fold down table top and offset support for $40. Only found 3 pics of the offset support on the web. Has the shuttle and bobbins. Has a piece missing off the front edge. Need a key. Finish is good and machine moves nicely. Will be cleaning and polishing tomorrow. Oldest machine that I have. I do have a question. The last pic is of the front where the corner piece is missing. Fix or leave "as is"?
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totally green with envy... and you got it for a steel. Could you post a pic of the top/ box partially folded? It is a fascinating piece. I've only seen one other. I am surprised it came with a boat and a bullet shuttle. I would vote no fix, only original once.
Congrats to you.
Congrats to you.
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totally green with envy... and you got it for a steel. Could you post a pic of the top/ box partially folded? It is a fascinating piece. I've only seen one other. I am surprised it came with a boat and a bullet shuttle. I would vote no fix, only original once.
Congrats to you.
Congrats to you.
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Nice find! If you fix it depends on how you feel about the damage. I don't mind some wear and tear, it shows character. I have done simple repairs to glue down veneer to prevent major damage. I don't have the skills to repair the corner without it sticking out like a sore thumb. If it's stable I would leave it alone.
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