Description: For your consideration is a 1871 Singer 12 "Fiddle Base" sewing machine. For a machine that is 153 years old, it is in fantastic condition. Please examine the photos carefully, they are a major portion of the item's description. Details: Working conditionEven stitchingOriginal "As Found" conditionOriginal finishHas traces of the original decalsNo chips in the veneerYear of manufacture: 1871Serial number: 739282 613282153 years oldNeedle bar does have the horizontal mark necessary for setting the needleFlaws: Minor surface rust on the treadle legs Some chipped Mother of Pearl Inlays Paint wear on the balance wheel Some chips in the paint on the machine Missing the locking mechanism for the bonnet A few dings in the woodIncludes the following: Open boat shuttle 4 used long bobbins (one in shuttle) 2 New bobbins 12 gauge needles 14 gauge needles Directions for setting the needle Assorted Giest attachments-unknown condition. Adaptor for presser foot is missingMinor repair on the back of the bonnet: see details belowHas new treadle belt Details of repair (see photos 19 and 20): The repair is only on the back of the machine and can not be seen from the front. At some point in time, someone put new screws into the hinges linking the back of the bonnet to the table. Unfortunately, the screws were too long for the wood. Based on the thickness of the wood, I believe the screws were 3/4" in length. As a result, the ends of these screws went through the bonnet leaving a metal point on the back side of the bonnet. When the bonnet was opened to form a sewing table, these metal points dug into the table top leaving small indentations. Later, these screws were replaced by 5/8" screws, but 4 small holes on the table top and 4 small holes on the back of the bonnet remained. These holes were filled in with some form of dark putty. I am tempted to keep this machine but alas, I have too many already. Local pick-up. If you want it shipped: The buyer will need to arrange to have a mover transport the treadle. Check out my other items! You might find something of interest.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Andover, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-12T02:03:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
