5644 miles later and now it's mine!
 

Hello all,

A few months ago, I eluded to me acquiring my 90 yr. young aunt's Standard treadle which she has not used in 30+ years. Shipment to me was not an option for fear of loss/damage to the machine. It was too valuable to me to risk so we decided to take a couple weeks off, tour some of this beautiful country and spend a few days in Wenatchee, Wa. with family. The trip was like a second honeymoon and everything worked out well. My aunt purchased the machine in 1972 at an estate sale for $15 in N Dakota, used it for a few years and then quit sewing. They recently moved into an assisted living complex and had an estate sale of their belongings and wanted me to have her machine for my collection. I have the original manual and 2 boxes of accessories. I will do a complete cleaning/oiling later, but she sews pretty good as of now. There are 2 tools that I have not seen before, one a screwdriver/wrench(?) and the other tool is clueless to me. A few pics are added for your enjoyment. Chow for now.

Rodney in Ponchatoula, La.

That's a real treasure ... enjoy!

Wow that's beautiful and is such gorgeous care. Hope you enjoy it, it truly is a treasure. Not sure about the tools but long one looks like if thread got caught somewhere you could reach it but just a guess haven't seen in person one of those machines since I was a kid.Sue

What a gorgeous machine AND cabinet. Sorry I can't help you with the tools but am sure that someone will be able to.

She looks to be in excellent condition. What a treasure. I'm curious about those tools as well.

Wow. The machine and table both look to be in wonderful condition. What a treasure to own!

I'm so happy for you. It's great that you were able to travel that long distance to get the treasure you had to have. Your family is so kind to make sure you got the machine. And, it's a beauty.... congrats. I'm sure your aunt is feeling very content that her machine is being well cared for.

Could you please post a picture of the tucker in the top set? I've got the same set and I'm missing the tucker, and was not sure what it looked like.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ps1013d1e9.jpg


The other Greist - Standard tuckers I've got mount backwards - but it looks like this one slips on from the front side.

Here is what your other set looks like in case you want to look for the missing items.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ps4235cd33.jpg

the pieces in the front were sold separately - not part of the basic set. The Binder is the foot missing from the top row - it does not look like you have the binder either - I've been watching for a set that has one.

On the tools, does the right one have a little hook with a latch? If so it's either a tool to help "fix" pulled threads in sweaters, or it's a type of bodkin - loop turner, and possibly had a handle at some point in time that broke and fell off.

Cathy,

The long tool does have a little latch that opens and little letters stamped on the shaft "TORRINGTON". I will get you a better pic of the tucker tonight.

Rodney

It's beautiful!