Singer 221 Made in Canada, body made in USA, living in Tanger?

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02-15-2014, 06:15 AM

tron80

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Singer 221 Made in Canada, body made in USA, living in Tanger?

A Singer 221-1 Made in Canada, with body made in USA, motor of Canada, living in Tanger (Morocco) and sold in Madrid? Serial # AH1939930 aug, 19 1947.

Yes, I bought it yesterday (200$). Incredible, I've found two Singer FW in four days!!
This is in very good shape, "full equip": bobbin case, five bobbins, screwdrivers, oiler, attachements and a manual in Spanish!! After cleaning and oiling it sew wonderfuly.

The only thing I need to change is the cable of the pedal it's rotten... since 1947!!!

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The "made in Canada" is fading, I think the golden letters were added after the shellac. What do you think?

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Well I think i've got the "FW bug". The next one I hope will be the white beauty or the FW 222!!!

Happy weekend!
Marta.

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02-15-2014, 06:49 AM

wilburness

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hello from wisconsin. yes you have the bug. don't look for any sympathy from any one here, we are all enablers when it comes to "adding" to your collection. if you need help in fixing anything, we have the best fixers!

02-15-2014, 07:04 AM

Tartan

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Don't you wish you had the back story of that machine and it's world travels? Nice Featherweight!

02-15-2014, 11:30 AM

KLO

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Don't you wish you had the back story of that machine and it's world travels? Nice Featherweight!

This was my thought too! If only they could talk. Can you just imagine what this one might say? Have fun with your Featherweight "bug". There is no cure .... not even an antibiotic can kill it!

02-15-2014, 12:29 PM

ThayerRags

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.... Featherweight "bug". There is no cure .... not even an antibiotic can kill it!

I wonder if it could be drowned in alcohol?

Might be a fun way to try.......

CD in Oklahoma

02-16-2014, 04:54 AM

lovelyl

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Great machine! Congrats!

02-16-2014, 02:09 PM

Pam S

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What a find! All the accessories and do I see a key in the lock on the case? You never find the keys. Congrats on your good luck.

02-16-2014, 02:17 PM

Rodney

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Great find! I don't know what they go for in Spain but here $200 is a decent price for one. Often they sell for higher.
Rodney

02-17-2014, 08:50 AM

GreyQ

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Fantastic find, especially with the manuals, bobbins, etc. Have a great time!

02-17-2014, 11:18 AM

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fred liniger

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I have three now still looking fir a colored one. One was stored in a closet and forgot for over 30 years. They found it when they cleaned out her mothers closet after passing. She said she hadn't that since she was a child. It was a 1941. You got a good deal and a great looking machine. Enjoy it for a long time.