virtualbernie

Use Billy's tutes to clean/fix her up--she's gonna be a beauty again!

Prism99

I have one like this. It doesn't use a foot pedal; instead there should be a metal kneebar for it stored inside the cover. The bar is supposed to be pushed into that round opening to the right side of the bottom of the cabinet.

The kneebars are hard to find (edit -- unless you are on this board!); however, if you don't have a rod, you can re-jig the machine to become a hand crank. For the hand crank you need to have a wheel that has openings in it. We bought a kit for this that included the right kind of wheel. My dd *loved* using it as a hand crank when she was younger (especially since she is left-handed).

Ms. Shawn

OH!! She's Beautiful!! :thumbup: :mrgreen:

GamaSusan

If you go to www.singer.com they can tell you about the machine. If you have the model and serial number - it's somewhere on that machine - they can tell you the date it was made.

There are also several sites that give estimates on value. Hope this helps.

deebee

Thanks, again, everyone for taking the time to offer such kind words and help. I'm enjoying the research and trying to follow up on all of your suggestions.

raptureready

Beautiful old machine, I have one similar if not exactly like it. Replace the cord first so that you don't get electricuted.


Billie: we have confidence in you because you're the best! Always ready to come to our aid. You're our very own Lone Ranger!

humbird

Beautiful! Looks very much like one that I have that was passed down to me from my mother-in-law. I can't compare because mine is at our cabin, and I use it there often. It dosen't have a foot peddle. There is a knee thing that fits into the little hole in the front right hand corner of the cabinate. The knee thing fits into the upper case when stored. Sure hope your's isn't missing that part!!! It sew's beautifully. I'm sure you will love it.

Whoops, I went back and read other posts. You got lots of info that is better than mine! Have a wonderful day playing with your new "toy"

littlehud

Oh my, she is beautiful. Hope you can get her running.

major

You have a 1918 Singer Model 99k. Based on your model number, I can tell you that it was built in what was then Singer's largest factory, in Kilbowie, Scotland. Although it is a somewhat rare machine, there are still quite a few in existence. In good condition, it is valued at roughly $300. In fair condition $200. In poor condition $100. I hope this is helpful, and if you have any questions, etc. about it, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Have a great day!
Major

major

Correction to my previous reply. I was going from memory... after researching just a bit, it is a 1918 model, but it was produced in Clydebank, Scotland, not Kilbowie... that was the 1920 model I was thinking of....