Need Help Identifying this Singer Treadle Machine
 

Hubby and I stopped at a second hand store and this little lady was sitting out front. The pic only shows the machine head, but the cabinet is in good to better shape. I really like it because the decals are really in fantastic shape. The serial number puts its manufacture date in 1922, and I think it is a Red Eye. I have seen model numbers as 66-1 and 66-4 that look similar. The cabinet has 3 drawers on each side. One drawback is that is was modified for electric, but it looks like she can be restored to her original treadle state. Can anyone shade any light on this little sweetie. All I know for sure is the manufacture date, the rest is just a guess. I would appreciate any info. Thanks in advance.

It is a 66-? Redeye. I can't tell weather or not it has the back clamp feet or the side clamp.

The back clamp feet were used up until 1923 and was the - 1 model. The -4s came introduced in 1923 when they went from the back clamp to the side clamp feet.

Yes it is a nice machine and if all the treadle parts are present it would be a very easy task to return it to it's treadle power.
Just remove the motor and light, and put a treadle belt on it.

Joe

Oh and many 66-1s were converted from the back clamp feet to side clamp feet so that is not always an accurate visual indicator.

Joe

Thanks for the input Joe. It definitely has all it's parts, and the foot screws on from the back. How would I tell if it had been modified? So it is a Red Eye? I have always wanted one. I am so pleased with this find. Of course she came home with me. Wasn't looking for anything right now as we are in the middle of moving, but couldn't resist.
Once again, thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

That's a beautiful machine!

If it had been modified it would use regular low shank ( side clamp ) feet and accessories. You have an unaltered, 'cept for the motor and light, 66-1.

Joe

To Joe: Thank you so much! I knew she was special the moment I saw her!
Now for the tough question. Due to the cabinet being in really good shape and the decals crisp, my Hubby wants to know if she was worth $50....course, she was to me...:)

To Mavis: Thanks! :thumbup:

Tell your husband .... absolutely yes.

Joe

Thanks Joe, that will make him smile!

Oh i would love to get my little hands on such a beauty! Congrats!

I have 3 red eyes, but my best one isn't as good as that one. I wouldn't mind having one in that shape either. :D

Joe

Foufymaus: Thanks!

Joe: Awh, so nice of you too say that! I want to read up on how to shine her up a little. She has a place of honor right in my new living room!!!:)

Read these:

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I use cotton balls or cotton make up removing pads and oil to clean them. Go gently on those decals. We all but ruined the decals on my #1 red eye because we use cleaners such as Simple Green, and others before we knew better.

To make them shiny and help prevent wear I've used Kit car wax on some of them. Never use anything with any form of abrasive.

Joe

Beautiful Red Eye! I have 2 of them, lovely machines. Are you gonna do a motorectomy and treadle her?

Oh you have a Red Eye!!! they were the best of the best in Treadles! I have my Grammy's!! she still works too... great find, kuddos to you.........

Joe, thanks so much for the links and tips! After we get all moved, I will give her a good cleaning.
Purplefiend: Hubby has all ready done the motorectomy. Now to do the treadle graft! Lol!
Girliegirl: So neat that you have one too AND it was your Grammy's! What a treasure.

I have a Redeye 66-1 back mount treadle girlie too! I just love her after just a little TLC and tension adjustment. she sews beautifully. I named her Heidi after the little gal I got her from. You got a great deal!

~Karen

I will tell my hubby you said we got a good deal, he feels so proud that he found this beauty to feed my "habit". :rolleyes: I can't wait til I can sew with mine. Sounds like you are wll accquainted with your girl. Is it hard to learn?
I named her Nora because we just moved to Northumberland and the folks in the area call it Norry.

I have done some treadling ages, and do mean ages, ago so mine was trying to remember it came back very easy,
I loved to treadle and that is why I finaly got my very own. It is so easy and relaxing to me, I hope you have lots of fun with Norry!
~Karen

Hi.she is a very lovely 66 "redeye". Check the prices on Ebay. You got a terrific deal for a treadle. I paid that for a converted electric without a cabinet and felt it was a great price. Yours is better. Mine did have a bentwood case, but it would give you a hernia to pick it up. I am refinishing the cases and putting new decals on them. They look like fine furniture when finished. I really enjoy doing it. You will be glad you got this nice machine as they keep going up. Good job.