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About Irene Schwall
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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. 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.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

A large collection of thimbles7/20/2008
  Q: My grandmother collected thimbles since the 1970's. When she passed away, my family inherited her ...
  A: I am pleased to read that you will be keeping some of your grandmother's thimble collection. eBay is ...
sewing machines7/19/2008
  Q: i have a sweing machine from my childhood. i thought it can in a case but... it is blue with a ...
  A: I forwarded your query and photo on to another collector and he came back with the following: Marx ...
child's sewing machine7/17/2008
  Q: I have a child's sewing machine in my garage, I have no idea how old it is and would liek to sell ...
  A: I did not find information that seems to relate 'exactly' to your machine but ... In my file I do ...
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine7/16/2008
  Q: I received this machine from my mother. We dont know anything about it and were hoping you could ...
  A: I am sorry that I cannot help you. As I have said so many times before, I am not an expert in ...
sewing machine7/15/2008
  Q: I had an inquiry about a sewing machine I'm trying to sell, and was wondering if you knew the value ...
  A: I am sorry but I cannot help you. My expertise is in Toy or Miniature Collectible sewing machines ...
sewing machines7/11/2008
  Q: i have a sweing machine from my childhood. i thought it can in a case but... it is blue with a ...
  A: I am sorry but I have never heard of a toy or miniature sewing machine called "Marx". Are you able ...
sewing machine7/10/2008
  Q: 1942. with the cabinet. ex condition.cant find any information on this machine or its value. any ...
  A: I regret that I am not able to help you. My expertise (as I have stated so many times before) is in ...
needles6/22/2008
  Q: Cam any one help me to locate a site where I can find needles for my national chain stitch machine ...
  A: I'm sorry that it took me a few days to find your query. We had a family emergency this past ...
Sewing Machines6/13/2008
  Q: I have a National Sewing Machine Company Model RBR sewing machine from between 1950 to 1954. It is ...
  A: The links listed below all relate to domestic or home sewing machines. These links have contact ...
Sewing Machines6/12/2008
  Q: I have a National Sewing Machine Company Model RBR sewing machine from between 1950 to 1954. It is ...
  A: I am sorry I am not able to help you. My expertise relates to miniature or toy sewing machines only. ...
Vintage Sewing Machine6/8/2008
  Q: I am not sure if what I have is considered a toy machine or not. Its a old childrens singer machine. ...
  A: What you have is a working child's sewing machine - not a toy or miniature model. Your machine is ...
Vintage Sewing Machine6/8/2008
  Q: I am not sure if what I have is considered a toy machine or not. Its a old childrens singer machine. ...
  A: Yes please - pictures are most helpful. Also, please provide me with a detailed condition report on ...
miniture sewing machine6/8/2008
  Q: .I have come across a miniture sewing machine all it has on it is made in germany #124340 would ...
  A: I have listed a few websites that might be helpful to you.(see below) Hopefully someone else can be ...
miniture sewing machine6/7/2008
  Q: .I have come across a miniture sewing machine all it has on it is made in germany #124340 would ...
  A: I think I answered this question but it has appeared again in my forum. Sorry I am not familiar with ...
miniture sewing machine6/7/2008
  Q: .I have come across a miniture sewing machine all it has on it is made in germany #124340 would ...
  A: I have never heard of a Piedmont D131714. Is this a miniature or toy sewing machine? If it is not ...
betsy ross sewing machine6/1/2008
  Q: I need to obtain a direction pamphlet for a Betsy Ross sewing machine in case, by June 7, do you ...
  A: I have the directions for threading and using the Betsy Ross. I can attach the docs. to an email for ...
cast iron Singer Sewing Machine Cabinet5/31/2008
  Q: We have an old cast iron Sewing Machine Cabinet - no machine - it is very heavy - has a hole cut in ...
  A: I am sorry but I cannot be a great deal of help to you. As I have written so many times before, am ...
Royal Console Sewing Machine5/28/2008
  Q: This sewing machine belonged to my mother. It is in a wood cabinet and folds up. The only info I ...
  A: I have information about the Royal Sewing Machine Co. but only for toy sewing machines. I fear ...
Singer touch and sew5/26/2008
  Q: I have a miniature child's sewing machine: Singer touch and sew. Can you tell me where I can find a ...
  A: I have never purchased parts for my machines so I'm not able to give you specific information about ...
Needles and Case5/16/2008
  Q: I have a round wooden case that is approx. 9 1/2 in. long and 1/2 in. diameter. It separates in the ...
  A: this is most helpful. What you have is a knitting needle case. The steel needles were used for ...
2 miniature Sewing machines - 1 Singer & 1 Stitchwell5/10/2008
  Q: My grandmother passed away 4 days ago and we hate to do it but we are selling some of her stuff to ...
  A: I am sorry to read of your grandmother's passing. Without pictures is is not possible for me to be ...
Betsy Ross Toy Sewing Machine5/5/2008
  Q: I have become steward of a Betsy Ross Sewing Machine that was left behind after the death of my ...
  A: It sounds like you might have the Betsy Ross that was sold in a box of red simulated leather that is ...
Antique dress form5/4/2008
  Q: I received a neat old dress form from a friend. She found it was being thrown out. The owner was ...
  A: I'm afraid I'm out of my depth when it comes to dress forms. I did however find a website that you ...
Children's Singer Sewing Machine #67A23, Little Touch & Sew5/3/2008
  Q: I saw a post about a child's singer sewing machine and I am wondering if mine has any value. It is ...
  A: Value really equates to what is selling at any one time and how many of the same objects might be on ...
Children's Singer Sewing Machine #67A23, Little Touch & Sew5/3/2008
  Q: I saw a post about a child's singer sewing machine and I am wondering if mine has any value. It is ...
  A: Your Singer Touch & Sew dates to the 1960's. There is one just like yours currently listed on Ruby ...
Sewing Help5/2/2008
  Q: irene I have a General Brand sewing machine. I don't have much information to offer you because it ...
  A: Dave, I am not an expert in household or domestic sewing machines. I can help you with Toy or ...
Free Rockford 560 Cabinet Model4/30/2008
  Q: --I am curious about the date of production of this sewing machine; the best that I can narrow it ...
  A: If your machine is a household or domestic sewing machine, I cannot help you. My expertise is in ...
Thimble4/21/2008
  Q: I was given a Dahlton thimble - marked Reine Kandarbeit. It is in great condition. It looks like ...
  A: I have not seen this thimble before made by Reine Kandarbeit and have not heard of Dahlton either, ...
Silver thimble in case4/15/2008
  Q: I have what may be a silver thimble in a case. Both have a lovely floral engraved pattern and are ...
  A: Are you able to photograph your items for me please? If so, please attach to your reply or to me ...
antique sewing box4/13/2008
  Q: I bought a small metal sewing box at a garage sale in the late 1970's when I was little. I'm now ...
  A: I have just received the pictures, thank you. I've seen a lot of sewing boxes in my time but never ...
minature antique sewing machine4/7/2008
  Q: I have an original "American Girl" mini sewing machine made by the National Sewing Machine Co. I ...
  A: Cute machine and it appears to be in nice condition. Thank you for including a clear photograph. As ...
sewing machines4/5/2008
  Q: I would like to talk with you about Free sewing machines. You said you didn't have much info about ...
  A: I do not have a whole lot of knowledge when it comes to domestic home sewing machines other than ...
Betsy Ross Sewing Machine4/2/2008
  Q: I have a Betsy Ross Childs sewing machine in a red alligator type case. I am interested in selling ...
  A: You may want to try and get in contact with the collector group Toy Stitchers International -- ...
New Royal sewing machine3/28/2008
  Q: A New Royal sewing machine was handed down to me and I am trying to determine when it was made. It ...
  A: I am sorry but I am not an expert in domestic, home sewing machines. I specialize in toy or ...
betsey ross machine3/27/2008
  Q: i sent u a copy of the machine and the information that i would like to know, insurance information ...
  A: Where did you send the copy of the machine and information to? I only have this message- see above. ...
singer sewing machine3/25/2008
  Q: I have inherited my Aunts Singer sewing machine.It is a extended drop leaf table model 15k 28.The ...
  A: I cannot help you when it comes to a domestic, household sewing machine. My expertise is in small, ...
sewing machine3/19/2008
  Q: i was wondering how much my machine was worth its a singer model # 251-2 please let me know what ...
  A: In order for me to help you, I need additional information. The model number is not enough to go on. ...
toy Betsy Ross sewing machine3/13/2008
  Q: I have been given a toy Betsy Ross sewing machine that I guess was manufactured in the 1950s. It ...
  A: Please send an email to me at xtahoeviews@yahoo.com and I will then attach a doc. with the ...
Vulcan Sewing Machine3/8/2008
  Q: During a recent clean out I came upon my old Vulcan Minor childs sewing machine, in its original box ...
  A: eBay is most likely your best bet for selling your machine. It will have more exposure to buyers. ...
Primitive Wooden Egg--Darner??3/5/2008
  Q: My 7 y/o son is doing an "Artifact" report and we chose this wooden egg from our knick knacks for ...
  A: If the wooden egg is solid i.e. it does not come apart or it is hollow inside, then what you have is ...
Toy Vulcan Sewing Machine2/28/2008
  Q: I have a few questions about a Vulcan machine I recently purchased on E-Bay. The description read ...
  A: Firstly, you can find me on eBay. eBay ID is... serengeti2 I sell needlework tools, thimbles and ...
antique sewing tool2/27/2008
  Q: My husband was told this is a buttonhole cutter when he bought it at an antique store in New York ...
  A: I must admit, I have not see this tool before. I have forwarded your photo and query on to a friend ...
Witch Scissors1/15/2008
  Q: I have an old pair of witch scissors. They measure 3 1/2 inches long and have the number 17 stamped ...
  A: Unfortunately without a maker's mark it is impossible to say who made the scissors or in what ...
Witch Scissors1/15/2008
  Q: I have an old pair of witch scissors. They measure 3 1/2 inches long and have the number 17 stamped ...
  A: Before answering your question, I need a bit more information. Can you please tell me all of the ...
thimble1/13/2008
  Q: I read your response about a "magic thimble" with thread cutter and the number 10 on it. By any ...
  A: No sorry, just because the thimble has a no. 11 on it does not make it any more valuable. Many ...
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine with Treadle Table1/12/2008
  Q: I have a Singer sewing machine with what I believe they call a treadle table. The table is of tiger ...
  A: My expertise is in toy or miniature collectible sewing machines. You might want to try one or more ...
Antique Sewing Tools1/2/2008
  Q: Bought from an antique dealer many years ago they are made from bone by French Prisoners of War. The ...
  A: 1. The spinning top. If the spindle does not go down into the top then this item is not related to ...
Antique Sewing Tools1/2/2008
  Q: Bought from an antique dealer many years ago they are made from bone by French Prisoners of War. The ...
  A: This is always most helpful. Your items appear to be bone and would date to the mid to late 1800's. ...
Antinque child's sewing machine12/19/2007
  Q: I have an old child's sewing machine owned by my mother as a child. It is called a Victoria Sewing ...
  A: Your machine was made by Ernest Plank, Nuremberg, Germany.(E.P. logo with wings is for Ernest Plank) ...
vintage childrens sewing machines11/30/2007
  Q: I have two childrens sewing machines...one is a Little Queen..it is pink and in the original box ...
  A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question but it did not reach me the first time. I will ...
singer toy machine11/28/2007
  Q: I have a singer sewhandy model #20 that I received as a child from my grandmother. It's somewhere in ...
  A: It is always difficult to provide a value to something that I have never seen in person but ... if ...
American Girl child's sewing machine11/27/2007
  Q: I saw a child's sewing machine in an antique shop that is old fashioned looking--black with hand ...
  A: If we are discussing a toy or salesman's sample sized sewing machine then to the best of my ...
Betsy Ross Miniature Crank Sewing Machine11/16/2007
  Q: My mother-in-law recently moved and left me several items. She had a Betsy Ross Miniature Crank ...
  A: I have answered general questions before re: Betsy Ross machines so please read back through my Q & ...
The Vulcan Junior Child's sewing machine11/14/2007
  Q: I have a Vulcan Junior Child's sewing machine which I think is about 45 to 50 years old. It is in ...
  A: Your machine was made in Poole, Dorset, England by a company by the name of Sydney S. Bird and dates ...
The Vulcan Junior Child's sewing machine11/13/2007
  Q: I have a Vulcan Junior Child's sewing machine which I think is about 45 to 50 years old. It is in ...
  A: The VULCAN, Made in England machine is considered one of the better toy machines. Before answering ...
Old Carstairs tape measure11/12/2007
  Q: I bought an old tool box at a small town store that came from New York. At the bottom of this box I ...
  A: From research, it appears that this is not a sewing tape measure. But, I did find reference to ...
Thimble11/3/2007
  Q: I have a Diamond Anniversary Meissen Thimble, and a Silver Diana Commemorative Thimble with a ...
  A: To better help with your query, are you able to photograph these two pieces for me and, please give ...
OLD THIMBLE11/2/2007
  Q: I HAVE AN OLD THIMBLE WITH NO WRITING THAT I CAN SEE. IT IS OPEN ON BOTH ENDS AND HAS A SCROLL ...
  A: Are you able to send me a photo of your thimble? If so please send to me at xtahoeviews@yahoo.com ...
2 Sewing machines7/30/2007
  Q: Irene, The older lady who lives across the street from me wanted me to try and get an estimated ...
  A: I am sorry but as I have stated many times before, I am not an expert on domestic home sewing ...
Franklin Mint thimbles7/13/2007
  Q: I have a set of Franklin Mint thimbles--The Country Store Thimbles--certified March 15, 1980. They ...
  A: An antique is considered to something that is 100 years or older. Unfortunately, the porcelain ...
Antique Sewing tool7/6/2007
  Q: Can you please identify this sewing tool that came with our family from Czechoslavkia over 120 years ...
  A: Wow! and Wow again -- what a beautiful piece. What you have here is something very special. It is a ...
antique sewing machine6/28/2007
  Q: My sewing machine belonged to my grandmother as a child. She was born around 1918. It has a hand ...
  A: Can you please send me photos of this small sewing machine. It is too difficult for me to identify ...
antique sewing machines for children6/23/2007
  Q: As a child I had a child's sewing machine in the 50's. It was green and had the crank on the right ...
  A: It sounds like you are describing the BETSY ROSS salesman sample machine (or toy/miniature sewing ...
Standard machine6/20/2007
  Q: I just brought home a Standard machine that on the plate above the bobbin it is stamped Standard ...
  A: As stated in my write up, I am not an expert in domestic sewing machines. However, if you read back ...
Date and Value of Thimble6/11/2007
  Q: I have a metal thimble that has a thread cutter on one side. the only marks I can find are on the ...
  A: Your thimble is the patented "Magic Thimble" - it is pot metal or aluminum (not silver) and it is ...
wooden spools6/8/2007
  Q: What can a person make out of wooden spools. I have seen carved spools, but if you don't carve are ...
  A: Are we talking wooden thread spools? If so, then the ideas are endless. As you have mentioned, ...
montgomery ward sewing machine.6/4/2007
  Q: i have a montgomery ward and co. sewing machine. the info on the sewing machine says, model 30 ...
  A: Is this a toy or miniature sewing machine? If it is not, I'm sorry I cannot shed any light on your ...
quilts6/2/2007
  Q: I am not sure if you know about this -but I have an antique quilt that my great-grandmother made and ...
  A: Although we have been communicating via my email address at xtahoeviews@yahoo.com, I have also ...
Betsy Ross Machine5/25/2007
  Q: I realize you usually deal with miniatures, but I'm at my ends with this one. All of the searches ...
  A: No sorry I have not run into the Betsy Ross floor model. I can give you a bit of history about the ...
Singer Vintage Children's Sewing Machine4/18/2007
  Q: I have a Singer sewing machine that I believe is over 50 years old. It is beige and in excellent ...
  A: You need to be very careful cleaning your little treasure. I'd try a 'damp' not wet cloth first, no ...
Singer Vintage Children's Sewing Machine4/17/2007
  Q: I have a Singer sewing machine that I believe is over 50 years old. It is beige and in excellent ...
  A: This is always most helpful. You have stated that your toy machine is in excellent condition and ...
toy sewing machine4/14/2007
  Q: I'm wondering about the value of a toy sewing machine that I had as a child. It is a Sew Master ...
  A: It sounds like you have a beautiful toy sewing machine and it is wonderful that you have the ...
Antique Sweing Machine4/4/2007
  Q: Although I have read your profile and understand that you do not claim to be an expert in the field ...
  A: My expertise is definitely not in the field of domestic sewing machines I am afraid. I can only ...
Stitchwell Toy Sewing Machine3/31/2007
  Q: My Mother in law died and left a toy Stitchwell sewing machine. It is in very good condition and I ...
  A: The Stitchwell Sewing machine was made in the USA by the National Sewing Machine Co, Belvidere, ...
Hudson sewing machine3/26/2007
  Q: did you get any feedback from the person that asked about the Hudson sewing machine? because I have ...
  A: Are you able to send me a photo of your sewing machine please? If so, please send to me at ...
Betsy Ross Antique Sewing Machine3/21/2007
  Q: I have an antique machine that was my mothers. Vintage 1948 or so. My daughter would like to use it ...
  A: The copy of the instructions arrived today and I will send them along to you tomorrow. Happy sewing. ...
so-e-ze sewing machine3/17/2007
  Q: I am cleaning out my parent's basement and we found a so-e-ze portable electric machine. Is this ...
  A: My expertise is in toy or miniature sewing machines and not domestic sewing machines. But I did an ...
Betsy Ross Childs Sewing Machine3/15/2007
  Q: Our mother was a seamstress and recently passed away. We now have a childs sewing machine. It is ...
  A: Your Betsy Ross electric child's sewing machine dates to the 1950's and comes in the ...
STITCHWELL MINI SEWING MACHINE NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE CO BELVILLE, ILL.3/11/2007
  Q: I have a beautiful mini sewing machine in its original wood box with the perfect label on it ...
  A: Your little sewing machine was made by the National Sewing Machine Co. of Belvidere, Illinois and ...
Ruby Series "R" Sewing Machine2/25/2007
  Q: I am seeking to value and sell an antique sewing machine Ruby Series "R". I have all instructions, ...
  A: I am sorry that I cannot value your sewing machine for you. Domestic sewing machines are not my ...
EGG WITH FLY TAPEMEASURE2/25/2007
  Q: I HAD THIS TAPE MEASURE GIVEN TO ME BY AN 92 YEAR OLD LADY. iT IS 1VORY IN COLOR WITH A BLACK FLY ON ...
  A: What you have is known as a figural tape measure and the material is Celluloid. The manufacturer is ...
Climax and Zippy machines2/9/2007
  Q: My grandmother left me 2 sewing machines (and they may have even been her mothers) One is a Climax ...
  A: As I have stated before, my expertise as far as sewing machines go is strictly related to TOY and ...
Children's Singer sewing machine2/4/2007
  Q: I just emailed you pictures of the sewing machine in reply to your request. I look forward to ...
  A: Your blue, Singer toy sewing machine dates to the 1950's and it is all original which makes it quite ...
need help11/30/2006
  Q: I have a sewing machine, that my boyfriends mom gave me and I would like to find some information ...
  A: I am sorry but as I have stated before, my expertise is not in domestic household sewing machines ...
Hudson11/30/2006
  Q: I just aquired a Sewing machine made by The Hudson Sewing Machine Co. I've never heard of them ...
  A: I am sorry but I have not heard of the Hudson Sewing Machine Company. I can recommend this website ...
heart shaped11/28/2006
  Q: What do I have? Do who know what this is and do you have any history or information. A photo has ...
  A: But, I hate to say in this care the mystery was not solved. This appears to be a shuttle of some ...
Singer sewing machine11/21/2006
  Q: I have a singer sewing machine dated 1895. Was just wondering if you have any idea how much it is ...
  A: I am sorry but it is impossible for me to state a value of an item that I have not seen. Many ...
unknown thimble11/20/2006
  Q: I have a thimble which is silver and I think enamel with a kind of white stone at the top and it has ...
  A: Yes indeed you have a Scandinavian thimble and more specifically, one made by David-Andersen, of ...
Standard treadle machine11/16/2006
  Q: I bought this machine at a garage sale,30 yrs ago,and now have no room and am thinking of selling ...
  A: Please view my question and answer sheet. You will find links to websites that will give you ...
BARCLAY SEWING MACHINE11/15/2006
  Q: I HAVE A BARCLAY SEWING MACHINE AND CAN NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON IT.IT IS AN OLD ROTARY MACHINE, ...
  A: I have nothing in my research about your machine I am afraid. I did however find a manual for the ...
sewing machine11/12/2006
  Q: I need to see if my sewing machine is worth anything? I read some information off of it but im not ...
  A: Without physically inspecting your sewing machine it is impossible for me to state a value. Your ...
Anker RZ sewing machine11/12/2006
  Q: We have come into possesion of this machine. I can't find information anywhere. This particular ...
  A: I have no information on the Anker RZ, I'm sorry to say. But I will transfer you to this website. ...
Sewing thread11/12/2006
  Q: I have two boxes of sewing thread From Cartier-Bresson. Each box is printed in French and contains ...
  A: I have never heard of this thread but used Google and this is what I found: "Henri Cartier-Bresson ...
finding antiques11/9/2006
  Q: my boss collected thimbles through out the years and i am selling hers on ebay. i need to find as ...
  A: You do not say what the thimbles are made from i.e. silver, bone china etc. Many of the silver and ...
Thimble10/26/2006
  Q: I have a dug Thimble that appears to be very old. Thick metal cast. Large smiling sun embossed on ...
  A: Please send me photos and also see if you can find any markings on the thimble. For instance, a ...
Antique Pin Cushion10/24/2006
  Q: I purchased a pin cushion over the weekend at a yard sale. The woman I bought it from said it was ...
  A: What you have is a vintage not antique pin cushion. The true definition of an antique is something ...
singer sewing machine10/22/2006
  Q: I have my mother in laws old singer sewing machine, and my family just went thru a flood. I am ...
  A: I received the photos, thank you. It is always beneficial for me to see what I am responding to. I ...
Standard sewing machine information required10/13/2006
  Q: To Irene from : Gilles Vayre ( France) Dear Madam. I found on a flea market last sunday this ...
  A: I will firstly tell you a little history about your machine. According to what I have been able to ...
antique sewing machine10/13/2006
  Q: I have a Standard antique sewing machine. The word Standard is on the machine itself in gold ...
  A: As a general rule, there is a value to anything but how much is the question. Antique value is ...
antique thimble10/3/2006
  Q: I was given an old thimble about 22 yrs. ago and was told it was approx. 80 yrs. old then, the ...
  A: Are you able to take a photo of your thimble? If so please send to me at: xtahoeviews@yahoo.com ...
Oriental Sewing Basket9/26/2006
  Q: I have a couple of "Oriental" sewing baskets, with beads, coins, and possibly peking glass ring on ...
  A: I have a few of these sewing baskets in my own collection and like you, have not been able to come ...
New Automatic sewing machine9/26/2006
  Q: I have just been given a treadle sewing machine that has "New Automatic" painted across the arm of ...
  A: Sorry but I have no information on your machine called "New Automatic." As I have stated before, my ...
Cleveland treadle sewing machine9/24/2006
  Q: I recently acquired a treadle sewing machine. It is marked Cleveland in gold paint on the black ...
  A: Please review my past questions and answers re: sewing machines. My expertise is in TOY machines not ...
Consew 200 Sewing Machine9/22/2006
  Q: I have inherited a Consew Model 200 Machine. I am looking for operating manuals and infor on it. If ...
  A: As I have stated in previous correspondence, my expertise when it comes to sewing machines is in ...
Spotless Teadle Sewing Machine9/20/2006
  Q: I have recently purchased a Treadle sewing machine thinking it was built by Standard, reason being ...
  A: The Standard Sewing Machine Co.,Cleveland, OH, manufactured machines and cabinets from 1884-1931. ...
Mexican Thimble9/16/2006
  Q: Ms. Irene Schwall, I am writing you for my Grandmother. She received a thimble for a friend and ...
  A: It is always most helpful to see a photo of the item in question. The thimble you have shown me is a ...
Boye Rotary Needle and Shuttle Case9/16/2006
  Q: Are you familiar with the above subject? I have one of these cases and I am trying to determine the ...
  A: This subject has been addressed in my Q & A file. Please go to my answered questions and look for: ...
singer sewing machine - old model9/14/2006
  Q: i have two sewing machines, old singer models, whit serial nr. 385802 and 3358025 and i would like ...
  A: Without actually inspecting your sewing machines it is virtually impossible to state a value. Your ...
Thimbles9/14/2006
  Q: I have two thimbles that I am curious about their value. One is from the 1939 New York World's Fair. ...
  A: I received the photos and the condition reports for your thimbles, thank you. The Sterling silver ...
Antique Singer Sewing Machine9/11/2006
  Q: I have inherited an antique Singer sewing maching and am trying to find out where I can search to ...
  A: Your best bet would be the following websites: ...
national sewing machine stitchwell mini or toy9/5/2006
  Q: i have in a wooden box a "mini"or "toy" stitchwell sewing maching by the national sewing machine co, ...
  A: It seems you have a small Stitchwell Sewing Machine and it was manufactured by the National Sewing ...
sewing machine9/1/2006
  Q: This is a Ward's brunswick vibrating treadle machine. It has glod leaves and flowers around it. It ...
  A: Without physically seeing your Montgomery Ward Brunswick machine and examining it, it is next to ...
Sewing Needle Holder8/14/2006
  Q: Morning Ms. Schwall. I have a sewing needle holder from The Boye Needle Co. that I got from my ...
  A: I received your photos, thank you. What you have is a Boye rotary needle and shuttle case. These ...
Old Sewing Machine8/2/2006
  Q: I have an old Signature sewing machine not sure of the year but the model number is UHTJ268A.Do you ...
  A: I have never heard of a Signature sewing machine, sorry. Please see additional questions and answers ...
Bruce Automatic Sewing Machine7/31/2006
  Q: I inherited my Grandmothers Bruce Automatic Sewing Machine. When I looked on the internet for any ...
  A: I am sorry but I have no additional information as it pertains to your machine other than what I ...
free sewing machine7/26/2006
  Q: trying to fing information of a free no.5 sewing maching year it was made and so on. if you have any ...
  A: I am sorry but I have no idea what a free no.5 sewing machine is. Do you have a photo of this ...
100 years old sewing machine7/5/2006
  Q: I have a Singer model 15k,serial #F770917 manufactured between July and December of 1910 in ...
  A: You seem to have found quite a bit of information on your machine by knowing the model and serial ...
advertising sewing kit?6/26/2006
  Q: a little larger then that not much,and inside it has needle thread and what i think is a hose ...
  A: These kits became very popular around the 1920's -- they more or less went out of fashion by the ...
Bruce Automatic treadle machine6/5/2006
  Q: I am looking for any information regarding a Bruce Automatic Treadle machine. It has a sticker on ...
  A: This question really had me searching the internet. I have nothing in my files relating to a BRUCE ...
sewing machines5/19/2006
  Q: I would like to know if there is a market for antique sewing machines. I have not been able to find ...
  A: No, I am not the person to contact for the sale of your antique sewing machine. You might want to ...
fleetwood super deluxe sewing machine5/16/2006
  Q: i would like to know if you know anything about the fleetwood super deluxe precision sewing machine. ...
  A: I am sorry that I am unable to help you as I deal in antique items. Most of my sewing machine ...
Singer Thimble5/13/2006
  Q: I have a 10k gold, size 7 thimble. Can you please tell me the value of the thimble? The thimble is ...
  A: A value is difficult to give on an item without seeing it regardless of how you describe it. Your ...
The New Priscilla4/29/2006
  Q: I just acquired "The New Priscilla Sewing Machine." It is a fold out table model. The cabinetry is ...
  A: I am afraid I know little about your machine other than: Your machine was made by the Priscilla ...
sewing machine4/22/2006
  Q: i have a kenmore sewing machine model 117-141 very old and was wondering if it has any worth?
  A: I really deal with antiques - items that are 100 years and older. For FYI -- Sears Roebuck began ...
Sewing Machine4/18/2006
  Q: I have an antique sewing machine that I was wondering if you could give me an estimate on. I am not ...
  A: It is however impossible for me to answer your question without specific details about your sewing ...
New to all this ! Interested in what finding out more about a piece i have bought.4/14/2006
  Q: at a recent garage sale I came across a sewing machine and cabinet. The sewing machine is a Singer ...
  A: In 1851 Isaac Merritt Singer founded the I.M. Singer Company in Boston, Mass. He patented his first ...
I have pictures This page won't let me send them4/9/2006
  Q: Can you please give me an e-mail adress where I can mail you the pics I took of my Sewing machine? ...
  A: The pictures were most helpful. Firstly, it appears that you own a lovely STANDARD sewing machine ...
age/ value ? of sewing Machine4/7/2006
  Q: I have a "STANDARD" make sewing machine built into a fold up/ down table/desk. The table/desk ...
  A: Before completing my answer to your query, can you please provide me with the following information: ...

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