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 i have a sweing machine from my childhood. i thought it can in a case but... it is blue with a plastic platform, turn handle on the right. with the name of marx on the front. i have no idea when i got this. i thought it had been destroyed years ago. my mother recently passed and in the course of going thr the attic we found it. any info would be appreciated
Answer Hello Pamela,
I am sorry but I have never heard of a toy or miniature sewing machine called "Marx".
Are you able to send me photographs of your machine? If so, I could send them along to other toy sewing machine collectors with the hope of identification. Please also include information on all other lettering or markings on the machine.
Thanks.
Irene
