Saved from being a boat anchor----

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04-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Bennett

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How neat that it has the handcrank! It will be beautiful.

04-09-2012, 05:16 AM

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roadrunr

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What a beautiful machine! She'll be even prettier when she's all cleaned up! And what a great price for her!

04-09-2012, 07:16 AM

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SUZAG

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Very pretty and petite! A few years ago, we bought a treadle from e-bay and people were so glad to get rid of these things and considered them boat anchors. I think we only paid about $25, including shipping...LOL Obviously, this antique dealer hasn't looked at prices lately!

04-09-2012, 02:37 PM

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quilt for fun grandma G

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Hi,I have never seen a crank machine but it sure adds to your collection.I am thankful you are my good friend so I can see your collection often. They are great. quilt for fun Grandma G

04-09-2012, 03:37 PM

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jljack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harrishs

I bought this at a antique shop and the guy called it a boat anchor-----for $25-----It is a Minnesota Model D hand crank-----sold by Sears from 1900-1910---according to Issmacs----all parts are there and move (slowly) It is really dirty and I have my work cut out for me-----including some wood gluing on the carved case and cleaning. Any suggestions? I love it anyway----even if the store guy thought it should be used for an anchor......

You got a great deal on a very nice machine. And it's a handcrank!! Be sure you show it to us after you get it clean.