My first Vintage Machine
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My first Vintage Machine
Ok.. I took the plunge and purchased a Singer treadle machine. The serial number is G9304839, so I guess it was originally built around 1922. Can anyone tell me what the actual model is? I am a total novice at this, but the machine was so clean, I just had to have it. Any information on where to get information on how to refurbish would be sincerely appreciated.
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Ok.. I took the plunge and purchased a Singer treadle machine. The serial number is G9304839, so I guess it was originally built around 1922. Can anyone tell me what the actual model is? I am a total novice at this, but the machine was so clean, I just had to have it. Any information on where to get information on how to refurbish would be sincerely appreciated.
You have a Singer 127 made a Elizabethport Factory, Elizabeth, NJ on March 20,1922. Quantity allotted were 25000.
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Thank you for the information! The machine is almost as clean as the decals. I bought it from the grandson of the original owner. He was telling me able "treadling" for his grandmother as a young child. The bobbin cover is missing, but he said his daughter has it and will mail it to me. I'm REALLY excited!
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Those decals are in awesome shape. Vintagemotif and Steve both gave you great advice. This is where I go to identify old Singers.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
If you have the serial# it'll give you the model# and date that it was authorized to be made.
Rodney
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
If you have the serial# it'll give you the model# and date that it was authorized to be made.
Rodney
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Hi Bennie! You have a nice find and you're in the right spot for good advice. My best advice is to watch the "How to clean & care for a vintage sewing machine". The links are on the opening page for this forum.
If the rusty parts are too rusty or pitted and you don't like them, don't hesitate to replace them.
If the rusty parts are too rusty or pitted and you don't like them, don't hesitate to replace them.
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I read this part of the site from time to time with wonder! How can you guys be so enthralled with these old machines? I don't have any and they are absolutely not my thing. BUT...if I ever came across something as beautiful and elegant having the presence of this machine and cabinet, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Kudos to you for recognizing a piece of art when you see it even if you're not a collector. For a first purchase, I'd say you hit it out of the ballpark!!
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