Expert: Irene Schwall - 6/8/2008

Question
QUESTION: Hi there..I have come across a miniture sewing machine  all it has on it is made in germany  #124340 would really be grateful for any information or ideas on how to go about finding about it.please email me if you have any ideas.thanks

ANSWER: Hello Janet,
Thank you for your query.  I cannot help you with the sketchy information that you have provided.
Are you able to send a photo or two of the miniature sewing machine?  Perhaps this will help me in determining what you might have.
Thanks.
Irene

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QUESTION: Hi again sorry havn't taken pic of miniture machine yet but I will...I have come across another machine and would like your help....its a Piedmont D131714 any help would be grateful..thank you Janet

ANSWER: Hello Janet,
I have never heard of a Piedmont D131714. Is this a miniature or toy sewing machine?
If it is not and it is a household, regular sized sewing machine, then this is outside of my expertise I'm afraid.  I can only comment on miniature or toy collectible sewing machines.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Irene

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QUESTION: Hi Irene...I'm sorry the Piedmont D131714 I think is a industrial sewing machine ..could you point me in the right direction..would be very grateful....I will send a picture of the miniture machine this week I hope thanks Janet

Answer
Hello Janet,
I have listed a few websites that might be helpful to you.(see below) Hopefully someone else can be of assistance.
Good luck and sorry I was not able to help you directly on your Piedmont query. I'll look forward to the pictures of the miniature machine.
Regards,
Irene

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/pdf/se
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/american.htm
http://www.ismacs.net/home.html