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.
Hello, I had an inquiry about a sewing machine I'm trying to sell, and was wondering if you knew the value or anyone who would. It is a standard sewing machine.
Standard is written on the machine itself, and we have all the original parts to it.
I would greatly appreciate any information you could provide on the machine or any collectors who would be interested. -Ryan
Answer Hello Ryan,
I am sorry but I cannot help you. My expertise is in Toy or Miniature Collectible sewing machines along with all other antique sewing tools.
But .... for information about the Standard Sewing Machine Co. please see this link: http://www.thetreadlersvillage.com/standardsewingmachinecatalogmariann.html
Regards,
Irene
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