Collectibles-General (Antiques)/sewing machines

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Expert: - 5/12/2010


Question
I have a Challenge sewing machine model number 153.272 serial  number 08678.  It's in mint condition how much is it worth?

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Hello Renee,
Your little sewing machine is somewhat rare. It was made by the Royal Sewing Machine Company and it dates to around 1870.
I am sorry but without physically seeing you machine or extremely detailed photographs (you have not included any)it is not possible for me to give you a valuation.
For valuations you could try contacting Alex I Askaroff at this website:
http://www.sewalot.com/sewing_machine_valuations.htm
Regards,
Irene

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Irene Schwall

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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.

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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.

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