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Question
I have seen a miniature Singer Sewing Machine selling for $50 in a thrift shop. The machine is less than 5" high and 6" in length.
Do you think I should buy it? Is it worth $50? It does not look a toy. It appears to a promotional item. ( I am guessing.) The condition looks good. Thanks.
Hello Marian,
Thank you for your query.
It is impossible for me to determine if you should purchase the machine. This is not a decision that I can make for you, sorry.
As far as 'value' your best bet would be to got to www.ebay.com to find out what these toy machines are actually selling for. This auction site is a good indicator because there are numerous machines, not only Singer that are for sale at any one time. Singer Sewing Machine Co. made thousands of toy machines and for the most part only the very early models are of significant value.
Condition is always a factor as well as - does the machine has all of the original parts, the instruction manual, the original box it was sold in, does it operate smoothly, is the needle present -- these all add value to the collectible.
Regards,
Irene
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| Comment | Irene, Thank You very much for your input. I am not sure if the miniature is authentic. I will go back & check. I checked ebay, one sight is selling a Singer miniature for $292.00. The one I had seen looks their most popular brand - Featherweight. I think that is the name, it's the one with the Egyptian scroll. It is actually pretty. I may purchase it anyway. If purchase, I will revist this site and send a photo. Best< Marian | ||
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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. 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
See information provided above.
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.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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