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 montgomery ward and co. sewing machine. the info on the sewing machine says, model 30
r 14 ns 1060 a
115v 9.w
if you could be so kind to give me the age of this sewing machine, the cost of the machine when new and what is worth today, 2007. thankyou for your time,sicerely
marie jones
Answer Hello Marie,
Is this a toy or miniature sewing machine? If it is not, I'm sorry I cannot shed any light on your machine. My expertise is in toy or miniature sewing machine collectibles and not domestic sewing machines.
If you read through my past questions you will find links to other sites where they specialize in domestic sewing machines - perhaps they can help you.
Regards,
Irene
