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I need to see if my sewing machine is worth anything? I read some information off of it but im not sure if it will help but please read and see if you know.. thanks...
Universal
reg US pat. NO. 523537
designed and manufactured exclusively for
standard sewing equipment
corp. New-York
By Yamazaki s.m. co., LTD. osaka-japan
117 volts
Hello Krystel,
Without physically inspecting your sewing machine it is impossible for me to state a value.
Your best bet would be to look on eBay and see if you find something similar and also take it or detailed photos to an antique dealer in your area for an appraisal.
If you read through some of my earlier replies to people wanting information on sewing machines, you will also find numerous other websites to check out that deal exclusively with sewing machines both antique and modern.
Hope this helps.
Irene
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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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