Neat antique Singer attachment kit
08-28-2011, 01:41 PM
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I own one too. Just the box though. Bought it in Memphis for $40! You got a deal with all the attachments. I have a date on mine too but had no idea what it was. Good to know! Love the box when I took it up to pay the lady opened it and it fell open and she thought she had broken it! It was funny. I started to say I'll take it anyway at a better price? But I fessed up and told her what it did. She had never seen it either.
08-28-2011, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by greenini
we usually call them puzzle boxes tho that is a more modern name. From your picture they look like early back clamping attachments.
The second from the right might be a tucker and the last on the right might be an early all metal buttonholer. I think the scooped things might be hemmers.
All guesses tho!
The second from the right might be a tucker and the last on the right might be an early all metal buttonholer. I think the scooped things might be hemmers.
All guesses tho!
Billy
08-28-2011, 03:28 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. It is a neat piece. Upon closer inspection, I think the patent year is 1889 not 1899. A puzzle box seems like an appropriate name. The purple velvet inside is a nice touch too. The half moon pieces do have slots. And I see where bobbins should go.
08-28-2011, 06:46 PM
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11-04-2011, 09:36 AM
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1899 Singer Attachment Puzzle Box
I , too, believe that this beautiful little box reads 1889 instead of 1899. I was told that it's called a Singer Puzzle Box, Designed to hold all the attachments needed to compliment the Singer Sewing Machine. My sister gave one to me yesterday and I had to see if I could find out what it is.....the burn stamp in the wood is extremely faint but the entire box is in excellent condition considering the age of it. If anyone out there has a name to go with this intriguing piece, please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Much appreciated, Jason J
Originally Posted by ndnchf
I was browsing a few of our local antique shops today and spotted this little gem. Its an unusual little wooden box that appears to be made to fit in a treadle cabinet drawer.
Unusual little box
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The patent date looks like Feb 19th, 1899
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The surprise inside! I'm afraid I don't know what any of these attachments are, but for $22.50 I couldn't pass it up. The box alone seemed worth it.
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The patent date looks like Feb 19th, 1899
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The surprise inside! I'm afraid I don't know what any of these attachments are, but for $22.50 I couldn't pass it up. The box alone seemed worth it.
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11-04-2011, 09:56 AM
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Oh my goodness, my mom used to have the exact same box for her Singer attachments. I was fascinated with it as a kid because of the unusual design. Really brought back some memories, I can close my eyes and see it! Thanks for posting. Barb
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