1951 Singer 128-3 's' Emblem Celtic Swirl Sewing Machine W/wooden Case- Working

US $3800

Kanata, ON, Canada
May 29th

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SINGER Tabletop Electric Sewing Machine, Patented 1949! Vintage 1951 SINGER 128-3 Celtic-swirl Electric Table-top Vibrating Shuttle Sewing Machine with wooden case and accessories TESTED AND WORKING WITH FABRIC AND THREAD Over 64 Years old. The wooden sewing machine case comes with its original key and accessories box and manual! Beautiful condition and in working order! Made in CANADA by THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q., Canada! Picture of the SINGER SEWING MACHINE Logo that is printed on the cover of the manual that comes with the sewing machine being offered. NOTE: SEWING MACHINE WORKS but This Sewing Machine is being sold AS IS due to its age. This is a model 128-3 SINGER Electric sewing machine from 1951, patented in 1949, with an 128-13 manual and was manufactured in Canada by THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q., Canada. This sewing machine was previously incorrectly listed as a model 128-13.Thanks go to the ebayer that pointed this out to us - much appreciated.) The machine has a high-gloss black finish. The gold ornamentation on the machine is of the “CELTIC SWIRL” style that was used in the USA in the 1930s and 1940s. It features a low shank and vibrating hook. Uses 15x1 needles. The 128-3 was described on the ‘International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society’ website as “Designed for operation by foot power and regularly furnished with a treadle stand. Has spoked balance wheel, thread cutter, needle thread take-up cover. Black japan and bed ornamentation.” Source : ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/classes-100-199.html The date of purchase of this offered sewing machine is not know but a 1951 patent date can be found on the electric lamp fixture. The oldest patent date that can be found on the main unit is 1949. The manual that came with this sewing machine is included in this offer. Manual gives instructions for using the following attachments: - Shuttle for bobbin - Foot Hemmer - Adjustable Hemmer - Tucker - Ruffler Some History on the SINGER SEWING MANUFACTURING COMPANY: In 2001 Singer celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Isaac Singer's patent on the first practical sewing machine. Issac Merritt Singer released his first SINGER sewing machine in 1854. This year, 2015 Singer Sewing Machines celebrates 161 years since that first machine was released. Canadian manufacturing of Singer sewing machines began in 1873, the same year SINGER opened the factory in Elizabethport, the Singer Manufacturing Company became a New Jersey Corporation under a special charter. Source: singerco.com/company/history+#1949. In 1889 Singer introduced the first practical electric sewing machine. Source: singerco.com/company/history+#1949. Details: Original/Reproduction: Original Period of Manufacture: 128-3 from 1915 onwards. This version 1949 to early 1950s Date of this Sewing Machine: 1951 Year Retired: no information Discontinued (OOP) by manufacturer: Yes. Testing: Sewing Machine tested and works, but being so old it is being SOLD AS IS. Rated Overall Condition of Sewing Machine: 09/10 VG (VERY GOOD PLUS) Overall condition of this Sewing Machine is very good. Cosmetically the Sewing Machine looks excellent. Mechanically the Sewing Machine is sound. However there is one repair to the corner to the left of the lock on the wooden case cover. Please take the time to view the photos using the zoom feature for a closer look at item condition, but our close inspection of the item and the wooden carrying case indicated the following: Sewing Machine Cosmetic Condition: Excellent Sewing Machine Body, Structural integrity: Very good. Sewing Machine Body, any engravings by previous owner: No Sewing Machine Body, condition of Paint Finish: Excellent. Condition of decals: All the decals are in excellent condition. Condition of Serial Number stamp: Excellent Condition of Inside of Sewing Machine: Very Good. Condition of Sewing Machine Rubber belt: Good Sewing Machine Mechanical Condition: Working. Sewing Machine Electric Motor: Working. Condition Excellent except for metal plate that has the motor rating and part number which is quite scratched. Please refer to photo. Sewing Machine Electric Motor Controller: Working. Any Rust: No. Exterior of Wooden Case Top Cover: Good. However the corner to the left of the lock has been strengthened using a metal screw. Has a few minor nicks in shellac. Also has some dots of white paint. Assume it is from ceiling paint splatter from when someone was painting and did not cover the case. See photo. The rest of the case cover as no issues and still has all its four felt pads. There is some light hazing of the shellac gloss from rubbing that would have occurred when the case was opened and closed. Interior of Wooden Case Top Cover: Excellent condition. Very little wear. Decal on Exterior of Wooden Case Top Cover: Gold “SINGER” decal has a small nick in the letter “N”, other than that excellent. Exterior of Wooden Case Sewing Machine Bed: Good. No repairs visible. There is some light hazing of the shellac gloss from rubbing that would have occurred when the case was opened and closed. Interior of Wooden Case Sewing Machine Bed: Excellent. Wooden Case Sewing Machine Bed accessories compartment: Excellent. No noticeable scratches on top-side of painted metal cover. Bottom of painted metal cover has no the normal were around the fastener from the fastener being turned to release or fastener the compartment cover. Wooden Case locking of cover to Sewing Machine Bed: The keyed lock on the Sewing Machine’s wooden case opens and close easily, but the key is missing. Case Handle: Metal. Very good condition. Sewing Motor controller: Excellent condition. Rubber foot pads like new. Before shipping Dimensions of Sewing Machine (L x W x H): 44 cm (17.3”)L x 21.5 cm (8.46" )W x 30 cm (11.8”)H not including handle; with handle 35 cm (13.8 ”) . Dimensions of Attachment compartment in Wooden Case bed: 17 cm (6.7”)L x 7 cm (2-3/4”)W x 5 cm (1.96”)D. Type/Product Line: Electric Tabletop Sewing Machine Brand: SINGER SEWING MACHINES Manufacturer: THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q., Canada Country of manufacture: Made in Canada. Model: 128-3 Note 1: this model is similar to a model 127-3 but there is no ornamental decal to either side of the 'SINGER' decal on the sewing machine's arm as there is on the 127-3. Note 2: The manual that comes with this sewing machine is for a 128-13 sewing machine which is very similar. Tags: no tags Markings: Decal in gold lettering “SINGER” on front and back of the sewing machine arm. Decal in gold lettering “SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.” on top of the sewing machine arm. On Electric Motor Foot Pedal Controller: Singer, Volts 95-145; Amps 0.7; SEWING MOTOR CONTROLLER PART NO. 194583. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. ST.JOHN’s, P.Q. SIMANCO MADE IN CANADA” Riveted to the electric motor is a tin plate that has printed on it: SEWING MOTOR CAT. No. BAJ3-8 SN 7218446 THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. ST.JOHN’s, P.Q. SIMANCO MADE IN CANADA 110-120 Volts CANADA 1949 2.5 to 7.5 CY? D/C 0.58 A CSA APP. NO. 329” Riveted metal plate to bottom of Electric Motor Foot Pedal Controller: Part # 1489-3D 2-prong electric plug: BELDEN PAT L858.186, L855.197 Serial Number JC------ stamped into brass. Located in the Sewing Machine bed on the front right by the balance wheel mechanism. UPC-A: Before UPC codes. Original place of Purchase: Ottawa area, Ontario, Canada Copyright: Manual Form 18140 Rev. (1049). Copyright U.S.A. 1915, 1916, 1921,1924,1925,1928, 1929, 1935, 1936, 1939. Trademark: SINGER and SIMANCO are trademarks of the Singer Manufacturing Company. Trivia: SIMANCO Accessories number lookup at singersewinginfo.co.uk/simanco_accessories/ Trivia: Statue of Liberty, believed to be in Isabella Singer's likeness, is given to U.S. source: singerco.com/company/history+#1949 Includes: 1 – 1951 Singer Electric Tabletop Sewing Machine, includes: 1 - Electric lamp bulb, works 1 - Electric lamp bulb assembly, Imprinted in the plastic is CAT. S.4., PATENTED CANADA 1949, 1951. 1 - Standard Presser Foot, SIMANCO CAN, Part No. 15281 1 - Shuttle accessible by opening the front slide in the bed of the machine, SIMANCO Part No. 54504 1 - Bobbin, blue thread, inside the Shuttle 1 - Bobbin winder, stamped SIMANCO, Part Number CAN 55510 and part Number 35509 1 – Electric Motor Foot Pedal Controller, Singer, Volts 95-145; Amps 0.7; Labeled “SEWING MOTOR CONTROLLER PART NO. 194583. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. 1 – Wooden carrying case with metal handle; two pieces cover and base. 1 – Case Key for lock 1 – Manual, booklet, 36 pages. ***Not the Manual for this sewing machine. The manual is for a 128-13 Sewing machine which is a similar machine.*** Green cover. Manual is in fair to poor condition with some wear on the pages edges and the top right corner of the front cover is missing. Please refer to photo. Printed in USA. Form 18140 Rev. (1049). Copyright U.S.A. 1915, 1916, 1921,1924,1925,1928, 1929, 1935, 1936, 1939. Printed on front is “INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE 128-13 LOCK STITCH, FOR FAMILY USE” 2 – Needles, 15x1, in an opened package that once contained 5 needles. Needles made in Germany. 3 – Bobbins with yellow, purple and red thread 1 – Green cardboard attachment Box, two pieces. 13 L (5.12”) x7 W (2-3/4”) x 4.5 (1.77”) H cm. Worn from opening and closing box. Has hand written in black crayon “Mom” on it. Has printed on one side “THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADE IN CANADA “. Printed on one end of the box is the Part number 160809. Box contains the following 6 items: 1 – Singer USA Part number: 160359; Multi Slotted Binder Foot. For low shank machines. Fits in place of standard foot. 1 – SIMANCO, part number: 35931 Adjustable Hemmer, This attachment fits in place of the standard presser foot and will make hems from 3/16th to 1” wide. Loosen the thumb screw at the front of the hemmer and move the slide to the right or left until the small pointer is against the desired width; then tighten the screw. Insert the edge of the fabric between the slide and the number gauge, and draw it backwards and forwards until the hem is formed. Lower the presser bar and start to sew making sure the guide remains full of cloth. To make a hem more than 1” wide either remove the thumb screw and slide, or loosen the screw and draw the slide to the right as far as it will go and then turn it towards you. Fold and crease the hem to the desired width, pass the fold under the extension at the right of the hemmer, then insert the edge into the folder and sew. 1 – Singer, part number, 1261 & 120598 Ruffler, shows a bit of wear 1 – SIMANCO, part number: 36865, Edge Stitcher. Fits in place of standard presser foot. This combined Edge-Stitching, Lace-Joining and Piping attachment must be kept accurately on the extreme edge of the material. The slots are guides for sewing together laces, insertions and embroideries, sewing in position hemmed or folded edges, piping or sewing flat braid to a garment. The distance of the line of stitching from the edge of the material in the slots, can be regulated by pushing the blue spring lug to the right or the left. 1 – Singer CAN, part number, 55857 Shorter Presser Foot. Fits in place of standard presser foot. 1 – SIMANCO, part number, 121441 Gathering / Shirring Foot. Fits in place of standard presser foot. Does Not Include: 0 – Original Packaging Image showing the various parts of a Model 128 sewing machine: Image from web Image showing the various parts of a Singer Model 128 sewing machine (NOT THE ONE BEING OFFERED but similar) Source: Singer sewing machine Manual for the model 128. . *** We try to be as honest as possible with our description. If we have missed something major we will take responsibility for it*** Terms & Conditions All items sold have been stored in a smoke-free environment unless stated otherwise in listing. An additional charge of a $2 Handling Fee to cover packaging material for shipping is added to most items. We offer multiple shipping options and can send you an invoice based on your shipping preference as long as you contact us before you pay for your item. 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