Need Help Dating Helvetia
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Need Help Dating Helvetia
Well, I normally respond to posted items, this is my first actual post. I just hope I am in the right place to get started.
I am unable to find any information about this machine. I am hoping those of you that are collectors can help.
I have a Helvetia Hand Crank Sewing Machine. #49213. It is in beautiful condition (imho) for its age. :-)
For some reason these are the only two photos that will post. Not exactaly the ones I really wanted.
Ellen
I am unable to find any information about this machine. I am hoping those of you that are collectors can help.
I have a Helvetia Hand Crank Sewing Machine. #49213. It is in beautiful condition (imho) for its age. :-)
For some reason these are the only two photos that will post. Not exactaly the ones I really wanted.
Ellen
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Sure is a nice looking machine. I like hand cranks.
Sure is a nice looking machine. I like hand cranks.
That is neat that you have the key. By any chance does it look kind of similar to a skeleton key, but a hole in the end?
I believe it is a Swiss machine and consequently not a whole lot of info here. You may find some additional information by looking at the pictures before and after http://needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.php?pid=2945 It would be much like the long shuttle machines, so maybe a Singer 27 manual would help with the threading. The spool holder is similar to Wheeler and Wilson #9. I can't find the patent for that type of spool holder at the moment, but I remember reading so that the thread wouldn't get caught like a regular spool pin.
I notice you are in Colorado. Are you in the front range?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Sure is a nice looking machine. I like hand cranks.
That is neat that you have the key. By any chance does it look kind of similar to a skeleton key, but a hole in the end?
I believe it is a Swiss machine and consequently not a whole lot of info here. You may find some additional information by looking at the pictures before and after http://needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.php?pid=2945 It would be much like the long shuttle machines, so maybe a Singer 27 manual would help with the threading. The spool holder is similar to Wheeler and Wilson #9. I can't find the patent for that type of spool holder at the moment, but I remember reading so that the thread wouldn't get caught like a regular spool pin.
I notice you are in Colorado. Are you in the front range?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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Yes, I live in SW Denver. Pm me if you want more specific info....haha.... I've tried the www, but I have only seen one other photo of a Helvetia on Pinterest.
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Janey, The coffin lid looks like mine. The 4th photo over looks pretty close, but that one does not have the hand crank on. I do not have the iron cabinet, only the coffin lid case. Thank you for the link. I'll try to search more using the information on that link.
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Hand Crank
Thank you Maria. I have had this machine for several years. Only show it off. I don't really want to have it be my "go to machine". :-) It works though. Nothing wrong with it.
I am thinking it predates my treadles (1910). I sure would like some information on it but am happy to know it is a 17G. That is something more than I knew before.
Still unable to download better photos.
I am thinking it predates my treadles (1910). I sure would like some information on it but am happy to know it is a 17G. That is something more than I knew before.
Still unable to download better photos.
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