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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight

well l ave just read through and every thing sounds so exciting l will now have a go to send pictures

Wow Elsie! You didn't mean a machine badged under the name of Ruby, you meant a real ruby red. Gorgeous! That one would really perk up a sewing room!

:shock: :-D

Elsie, that Ruby is gorgeous!

l am still trying to send my treadle

this is a 66 back clamp

[ATTACH=CONFIG]171611[/ATTACH]

this is its number

[ATTACH=CONFIG]171612[/ATTACH]

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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight

this time l hope to do the treadle l have

Very nice lotus. This is my favorite of all the 66's. I have one made in 1908 in Prussia and sew with it al the time. Lucky you. glenn

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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight

well l ave just read through and every thing sounds so exciting l will now have a go to send pictures

Boy to I like Ruby, I would adopt Ruby from Australia in a NY minute. Glenn

l am only new at this what is a lotus? l only know her as a singer 66 made in Great Britain

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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight

l am only new at this what is a lotus?

Lotus is the name of the decals on the machine. Glenn

Thank you very much l didn't have that information as l have only had her six weeks and l haven't done anything to her yet only oil her as she seems in good condition do you know how old she is??

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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight

Thank you very much l didn't have that information as l have only had her six weeks and l haven't done anything to her yet only oil her as she seems in good condition do you know how old she is??

Your SN indicates the machines was made in 1916 in Clydebank,Scottland Glenn

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Originally Posted by montanajan

I have an opportunity to buy a treadle machine
1)called "Automatic". The seller hasn't sent a serial number or details yet. I've searched on line & cannot find anything labeled "Automatic". The pic shows the name across front of machine head - where one would see "Singer" written.
Haven't a clue as to its value, if parts are available, etc. He wants $100.00, but we could probably get it for a little less, since we'd drive 1 1/2 hrs to pick it up & the cabinet is worn. I'm hesitant because wonder if I could find parts. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Here's the link :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
and another possibility: 2) Vesta, again, a name I don't know, for $90.00. Anyone have info to help me decide? Thanks.
Link: http://billings.craigslist.org/atq/2232279646.html
I found someone to transport it up 7 to 8 hrs away, for $25.00. What do you think?

I'd grab that beautiful Vesta and cabinet for such a low price. Esp. since you can get it home for only $25. Looks to be in fabulous condition.

The "Automatic" just doesn't grab me...

Good luck deciding!