mystery Singer
10-28-2014, 10:55 AM
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mystery Singer
My DH recently went to a collectible market and found a Singer that is obviously a treadle but without the cabinet, just the head. The plate reads 4879341 483341. It was in great shape, with shuttle and bobbin. It has oval obalone decorations on the base and the belt cover is decorated with obalone flowers and dots of ablone as well. I have only found one missing abalone piece missing. He paid $5 and figured the shuttle and bobbin was worth that even if the machine was not useful. Can anyone give me any information on this machine?
10-28-2014, 11:13 AM
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why yes, yes we can...
according to ISMACS
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...l-numbers.html
your machine was made in 1881
There are only a few models made at that time.
New Family (also known as 12 or 12K)
Improved Family
Medium (also known as the 13 or 13K)
according to ISMACS
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...l-numbers.html
your machine was made in 1881
There are only a few models made at that time.
New Family (also known as 12 or 12K)
Improved Family
Medium (also known as the 13 or 13K)
10-29-2014, 07:03 AM
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"oval obalone" = Mother of Pearl. I assumed you misspelled Abalone.
Bullet type shuttle is long and shaped like a bullet, a "boat" is similar but is open along the long side (like a canoe) instead of on the short, flat end.
We love pictures - especially those in the MOP ownership group. I bought one recently, but won't be picking it up for about 10 days (can't wait to see it in person!).
Mine is not in great shape, but has a neat cabinet and is from 1868 (if the seller is correct) so a bit earlier than yours.
Bullet type shuttle is long and shaped like a bullet, a "boat" is similar but is open along the long side (like a canoe) instead of on the short, flat end.
We love pictures - especially those in the MOP ownership group. I bought one recently, but won't be picking it up for about 10 days (can't wait to see it in person!).
Mine is not in great shape, but has a neat cabinet and is from 1868 (if the seller is correct) so a bit earlier than yours.
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10-29-2014, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
Mine is not in great shape, but has a neat cabinet and is from 1868 (if the seller is correct) so a bit earlier than yours.
10-31-2014, 05:45 PM
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Mystery Singer Pics
Finally found the time to get a few pics of the Singer the hubs bought. This is exactly how it came home - no cleaning yet:-) I think he did well considering he had no idea what he was buying. Thanks to everyone for all your help.
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