AboutIrene Schwall Expertise I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2.
Please note:
I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing -- I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience My expertise is in ANTIQUE sewing or needlework tools & thimbles, gold, silver, brass, ivory, bone etc. Modern thimbles are not necessarily my strong point but I may be able to help so don't hesitate to ask. I am also very well versed in the identification of Hallmarks on sewing collectibles.
Organizations Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Question Hi Irene,
I received this machine from my mother. We dont know anything about it and were hoping you could help. I am sending pictures too.
The serial number that I find on the machine is V1687357.
I don't beleive the machine plugs in and is only operated by the turn handle.
There is a beautiful wooden box that it comes in with an old skeliton key.
The machine works too. Any information you can provide would be great!
Thanks, Allison
Answer Hello Allison,
I am sorry that I cannot help you. As I have said so many times before, I am not an expert in domestic or home sewing machines.
When it comes to sewing machines, I can help only with Toy or Miniature collectible machines. I am an expert is antique sewing tools.
Regards,
Irene
