Hi Folks,

I just joined and am catching the old sewing machine bug quick. 2 weeks ago I started to clean up and refurbish my wife's Great Grandmother's Minnesota Model D. That's coming along well. But I wanted to share another machine I just picked up. While wandering a local antique mall, I spoted this beauty - a Foley & Williams "New Model" complete with treadle cabinet. It is 100% complete including needle, shuttle and bobbin with thread on it. It was struck by how nice its condition is. The seller had a sign saying "everything 50% off". So it followed me home for $47. With a good cleaning and lubrication, I hope to have it humming along soon. I've been searching for information on it, but have found little. Can anyone provide more details about this machine?

Use the search mode on here and put vintage machine shop, look for Lostn51, he's our resident expert, although there are quite a few more.

Welcome, glad you joined us.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

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Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!

My appologies, I was trying to put this in the Vintage Sewing Machine shop section, but it didnt work as I thought. I also tried to upload some photos of the "New Model", but that didn't work either. I'm better with old mechanical things than computers...

Hello and welcome from south central Indiana! I too have been bitten by that 'vintage sewing machine bug' Be careful, those old machines are addictive and can easily become an obsession!! =) I'd love to see your photos. When you upload them, do not click preview or, for some reason they don't come through. Hope you enjoy your time here on the board, there is a lot of helpful information in the vintage machine shop!

HI,welcome from Kentucky

Okay I added it to the VSMS Virtual Forum so it can be seen more readily! And congratulations on your new acquisition!!

Billy

Thanks Billy. Another attemp to post a photo.

Sorry these are so dark, I need towork on my camera skills :-D

Welcome to the board and what an addiction it can be. Looks like you made a great find.

My know just enough to open my mouth and stick my foot in guess that it is a badged machine made by Davis or is it National that had those round decals at the top of the arm?

Is there any words that could help with the ID on that round silver piece?

Enjoy the new machine.

Would love to see a picture of the cabinet also.

I'm not sure but I think someone with moderator or other privilages are the only ones that can move them to certain forums.

I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but the nickle plated round cover says something like "Foley & Williams Chicago Cincinnati".

The cabinet top has a chain attached to a mechanism below the machine. When the top cover is opened, it pulls the head up into position. Kind of like a draw bridge. However, I need to make some repairs where the mechanism has pulled loose from the wood. Pretty neat system. I'll try to get some photos of it.

Oh, those cabinets with the "elevator" lift are very nice and I am sure an upgrade that gentry ladies were able to have.

Nice machine! I have never seem one of these. I would love to learn who made this machine. Thanks for sharing!

The nickel plated round cover says "FOLEY & WILLIAMS MFG CHICAGO & CINCINNATI.

She sure is a beauty! Although I've never heard of Foley & Williams, I am sure you'll have a real treasure once you have her cleaned up. Have you given her a name yet?

No name yet, but perhaps something will come to me. I'm working on my wife's great grandmother's Minnesota D right now. I need to get that one finished, then I'll start working on the F&W.

It's a beauty!