Not sure if I should buy?
#2
That seems high to me. I think it's a VS 2, but can't tell if it has the metal 'shovel' swing door on the front - it might just be dirty.
Here's one that looks similar:
http://www.newenglandsimpleliving.com/singer1891vs2.htm
Here's one that looks similar:
http://www.newenglandsimpleliving.com/singer1891vs2.htm
Last edited by Champanier; 12-07-2014 at 04:21 PM.
#5
Oh, hang about: It has a fiddle bed. That makes it not a VS1. Now I'm confused, it might be between the two models, still experimental. Late VS1? Look for the serial number. I'd expect it will date to 1887.
Last edited by manicmike; 12-07-2014 at 05:07 PM.
#6
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Looks like VS1 to me which is an uncommon machine as they were only made a couple years:
http://needlebar.org/cm/thumbnails.php?album=179
This also means bobbins are uncommon and I believe it uses a slighty uncommon needle (20x1). Do you plan on frequent treadling?
http://needlebar.org/cm/thumbnails.php?album=179
This also means bobbins are uncommon and I believe it uses a slighty uncommon needle (20x1). Do you plan on frequent treadling?
#7
I have never owned a vintage treadle machine and am just ecstatic at the opportunity. It has been my dream to have one...I should know more about her tomorrow...thank you all so much for helping me find out about her..she has been sitting in a basement for fifty years....time to bring her home and sew!
#8
The man selling it says it has the date 1885 on it..not sure if he got that from the serial number? I don't think she is very ornate...I am hopin when she arrives tomorrow night she has the carnation pattern...and I think I see blue thread on her bobbin.she definately needs a good cleaning....
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The man selling it says it has the date 1885 on it..not sure if he got that from the serial number? I don't think she is very ornate...I am hopin when she arrives tomorrow night she has the carnation pattern...and I think I see blue thread on her bobbin.she definately needs a good cleaning....
Quite the thrill! Congratulations and Enjoy. All the assistance you need to spruce up and get running is here.
Jon
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