Supreme Automatic ZigZag Model 985A (Made in Japan)
#11
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That is a serial # it is not important unless your machine gets stolen. The number is under the bed. Usually about the center of the area the fabric would flow over. Like this..
Millions of these were made. Few folks use or collect them. Value isn't very much unless you find that one person who wants' one "Just like her Grandma's" Use it and enjoy it.
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Millions of these were made. Few folks use or collect them. Value isn't very much unless you find that one person who wants' one "Just like her Grandma's" Use it and enjoy it.
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I'l take a look for the number. I have had it in the garage for a long time, i don't really use it. So, getting ready to pass it on to someone. So, just wanted more insight as to it.
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Yours looks like an early Japanese zigzagger, the early ones seems to have metal lever, later on knobs and combo push-turn dials became the standard. Have you managed to thread and stitch with it? I noitced the square lid on top of the machine and I assumed it was for cams, but it can of course be for oiling and service.
Do we get to se a pic from under the base
Do we get to se a pic from under the base
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Found some more information.
bkay
The link to mastersewusa.com does not work anymore, but someone posted she had the manual not so long ago.
1950 Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine
This has some more model number info:
http://possumjimandelizabeth.com/xht..._montward.html
This is the closest manual I've found:
http://www.montgomerywardsmanuals.com/images/wpe1AB.jpg
bkay
The link to mastersewusa.com does not work anymore, but someone posted she had the manual not so long ago.
1950 Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine
This has some more model number info:
http://possumjimandelizabeth.com/xht..._montward.html
This is the closest manual I've found:
http://www.montgomerywardsmanuals.com/images/wpe1AB.jpg
Last edited by bkay; 07-06-2018 at 06:08 AM. Reason: additional info
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I'll have to check my machine more closely, but isn't that the Montgomery Wards emblem? Mine is not the same model but has a similar crest. It takes little bitty cams. I've been told that it was made by Happy Sewing Machine Company.
bkay
Attachment 597232
bkay
Attachment 597232
I don't know much about sewing machines and I want to get rid of it (I'm moving) and want to figure out how much I can sell it for.
Last edited by Mishell; 02-10-2021 at 06:24 AM.
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I would suggest this is a fluke. I asked $75.00, hoping to just get rid of it and expecting to get a lower price for it. He didn't negotiate at all. So, I'd suggest you try the same tactic. You might get $75.00. (I wouldn't think there are many Montgomery Ward or Happy Sewing Machine collectors out there.)
Good Luck.
bkay
edit: mine was not in a cabinet
Last edited by bkay; 02-10-2021 at 06:41 AM. Reason: added thought
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I advertised mine on craigslist.org for $75.00. Some guy called me a day or two later and said he wanted it and would be here Saturday, since he was in Oklahoma City and couldn't get here earlier. He showed up on Saturday and looked at it, counted the box of little cams and said, "21, they are all here". I questioned that, and he said that's why it's called the 21Jewel, it has 21 cams. He pulled out 75 dollars and took the machine.
I would suggest this is a fluke. I asked $75.00, hoping to just get rid of it and expecting to get a lower price for it. He didn't negotiate at all. So, I'd suggest you try the same tactic. You might get $75.00. (I wouldn't think there are many Montgomery Ward or Happy Sewing Machine collectors out there.)
Good Luck.
bkay
edit: mine was not in a cabinet
I would suggest this is a fluke. I asked $75.00, hoping to just get rid of it and expecting to get a lower price for it. He didn't negotiate at all. So, I'd suggest you try the same tactic. You might get $75.00. (I wouldn't think there are many Montgomery Ward or Happy Sewing Machine collectors out there.)
Good Luck.
bkay
edit: mine was not in a cabinet
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