So here are the inconsistencies on CL, they said it was from the early 1900's (the cabinet might be, but not the machine, the machine is dated to around the 1950's), it is a Singer (not the machine), they said it worked (the leather belt was rotted). When I asked when the last time they used it was, they said they had never used it. When I tried to test it, the needle made contact with the bobbin, and the leather belt broke. It was covered in dust and she said they had bought it 30 years ago as conversation piece but they had never used it. There was a fully loaded bobbin and the machine was threaded. It's always interesting on CL. They were none the less a really nice couple, and they helped me load it in the car. While it's not one of the sexier Japaned finish Singer machines, it does have a bobbin mechanism I'm familiar with and it's in pristine condition. I am anxiously awaiting the parts ordered to get it running as originally intended. Of course if it doesn't work I can always look for another machine head (maybe even the red eye I've always wanted).
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Being a mini collector of old machines, I suspect you can hear the pitter-pat of my little heart across these many miles. I grew up sewing on a Treadle machine. In my bio i recalled that time with great nostalgia. The head is lovely. Even if it is not the likely original. My sister has my machine now. I miss it.
I'm pretty excited about it, I like the idea of the gentle click clack the treadle makes, who knows, I may even try a quilt this year.
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