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Expert: - 4/23/2010


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White Rotary
I have a White Rotary Sewing Machine in a very nice 6 drawer cabinet (3 on each side), works and in great condition! Plate cover says, "PANTENTS MARCH 11, 1890, JUNE 5, 1894, APRIL 10, 1900, JULY 16, 1901, MARCH 25, 1902, SEPT. 12, 1905 OTHER PANTENTS PENDING  USE WHITE F.R. NEEDLES ONLY". It's in fantastic shape and works smoothly. Although a needle is needed, it appears. The Serial Number on the gold plate reads FR 2341330. What is this worth and where can I get a needle and manual book? It's hard to show you the condition and beauty of this in only one photo! Thank you!!!!!

Answer
Hello Carrie,
Thank you for your query but this is outside of my expertise.  When it comes to sewing machines I am only an expert on the antique toy or collectible variety not full-sized household models.
Here are a few websites sources that may be of help to you - cut and paste the links to your browser:
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com/store/page19.html

http://www.sil.si.edu/digitalcollections/trade-literature/sewing-machines/CF/sin...

http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.ismacs.net/home.html

Regards,
Irene  

Irene 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. 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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