these two beauties are on their way now...
 

I have lusted after one of these for a LONG time

Jones Hand Machine... ahh Wales.....
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and I NEVER thought I would find one of these in my price range....
Willcox & Gibbs Automatic Chainstitch Hand machine....
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They look like art work.

I'd love one of those, and think I'll never have one (unless I somehow become rich!)

It's a beauty, but they were made in Manchester (that's in England).

Glad you are getting those.

If the weather holds, I'll be picking up a W&G tomorrow. It's 3 hours away and DH decided a road trip would be fun, and it will be safer not shipped. Mine is electric with the case and lots of extras. The machine is not in super great condition and it does not have the original footpedal, but I'm happy - I figure what I paid covers the case and extras - even if I end up buying a nicer machine at some time. Though if the one I get works fine, I probably won't. My goal is to have examples of machines from specific mfg - it's not required it be the most prestine example I can find.

I went and looked - the add for your W&G is still up LOL!!

Nice couple of machines.

CD in Oklahoma

Those are true beauties. Enjoy!

Wow, those are so pretty!!

I thought the same. this one was well within my usual budget...

I see them for sale on fleabay all the time... The pedal only..

I really like sewing one my early W&G treadle. I am really looking forward to seeing if the hand mechanism is as silent as the machine itself... I already have a complete W&G accessory set (+ a couple extra bits)

The Jones should clean up well. I am already hunting extra shuttles and bobbins.... I hope this will be my go to travel handcrank...