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    Old 08-20-2011, 07:27 PM
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    My family went antiquing today and came home with this darling. The only problem now is that I have no information on it at all. I know that several of you collect vintage and antique machines and am hoping that someone can date this one for me or at least tell me how to go about it. We've looked at every inch, nook and cranny....there is no writing except the one silver plate that just lists numbers. Any help out there?

    Edit: I forgot to say it's got a hand crank but there are holes and hardware to put it on a treadle table. Also uses spindles (I think that's the word) instead of bobbins.

    Machine with cover in background
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    Plate with numbers (writing is so tiny)
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    Front of machine head
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    Top of cover box
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    Could this bird be a clue?
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    Old 08-20-2011, 07:32 PM
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    This is VERY pretty - enjoy!
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    Old 08-20-2011, 07:37 PM
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    send this to either charlee or lostn51 (Billy). Post on the vintage machine shop and someone or many someone's will help you...
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    Old 08-20-2011, 07:38 PM
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    Try posting your message in the Vintage Machine section. Am sure someone there can help you with information on your little beauty. Here's the link:

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1013
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    Old 08-20-2011, 07:59 PM
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    What a treasure. I love those old machines.
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    Old 08-20-2011, 08:12 PM
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    Okay I am going to have to do some serious research on this one but I am leaning on it being a German machine. It is a design like the Singer 12 but it has a lot of German influence. There were lots of machine makers that copied the Singer design both here in the States and overseas so it could really be anything but I know of a few German makers that used this exact design and were badged for other folks. But it is a beautiful machine and the case is absolutely gorgeous!

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    Old 08-20-2011, 10:53 PM
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    I agree Billy beautiful machine!!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 03:18 AM
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    That machine and case are totally gorgeous! What a treasure!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:36 AM
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    WOW!!!! That is absolutely gorgeous!!! I hope you can find out more information about it.

    If you would like to clean up the machine you can rub sewing machine oil around, with your fingers, let it sit, and then gently wipe it off with a soft rag or cotton balls.
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:46 AM
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    Quite a beauty. Will you let us know how much was paid for it?
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