Weir is Here!
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ok, this aught to be fun... This machine seems like it was hardly ever used.
When I began the cleaning process last night i was struck by how quickly the grime just came off and the smoothness of the material underneath.
I have not worked up the courage (or I have not managed to override my sense of caution...) to remove the auxiliary bed plate to see what hidden artwork is there. I have been told that these were usually installed to secure a broken bed, so I do not want to risk opening any existing damage (yet)
Here is the H. Seeling of Paris base unit. This was an add on most likely purchased separately from the machine.

here is the log/design inside

And the underside
When I began the cleaning process last night i was struck by how quickly the grime just came off and the smoothness of the material underneath.
I have not worked up the courage (or I have not managed to override my sense of caution...) to remove the auxiliary bed plate to see what hidden artwork is there. I have been told that these were usually installed to secure a broken bed, so I do not want to risk opening any existing damage (yet)
Here is the H. Seeling of Paris base unit. This was an add on most likely purchased separately from the machine.

here is the log/design inside

And the underside

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I am in awe of machines made during the Civil War period; my favorite time in history. It is amazing that the decals are in such good condition. Congratulations Steve! Forgive me if it has been state here and I missed it; this is a chain stitch machine, correct? Do you think you will be able to get it to sew? If not, oh well, it is still a beautiful machine.
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Yep, it is a chainstitcher.
Once I have the Handle fixed, it will be a simple matter of finding the right needle to get her going.
ALL of the machines in my collection sew. It's a requirement
Once I have the Handle fixed, it will be a simple matter of finding the right needle to get her going.
ALL of the machines in my collection sew. It's a requirement
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