What is a standard sewing machine?
Standard was one of the many manufacturers that sprang up after the dissolution of the Sewing Machine Combination of Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, and Grover & Baker. The most popular model was the Standard Rotary, which was manufactured relatively unchanged from the 1880s through 1910s.
What’s the value of a 20th century sewing machine?
Most 20th-Century machines have a greater value as a piece of useful equipment than as a collector’s item. As a rule, machines made of plastic and machines made in Japan command garage sale prices. Suppose you’ve followed these steps and have discovered that your machine is worth very little money.
When was the Franklin long shuttle sewing machine made?
I just came across a Franklin Long Shuttle sewing machine sold by Sears. It is model 117.52 from circa 1939. It seems mechanically sound, has the original drive belt and is in pretty good shape. The cabinet is a bit worn but OK.
When was the White family rotary sewing machine made?
The White Sewing Machine Company was founded by Thomas White in 1876. This sewing machine is called Family Rotary. I’m not sure of the date of manufacturing, but would guess 1900. the only number I could find is 99064. It has the early fancier white FR cabinet.
Which is more valuable a white sewing machine or a rotary sewing machine?
A vintage White sewing machine advertisement for sewing machines for sale is more valuable than the actual rotary sewing machine.
Most 20th-Century machines have a greater value as a piece of useful equipment than as a collector’s item. As a rule, machines made of plastic and machines made in Japan command garage sale prices. Suppose you’ve followed these steps and have discovered that your machine is worth very little money.
I just came across a Franklin Long Shuttle sewing machine sold by Sears. It is model 117.52 from circa 1939. It seems mechanically sound, has the original drive belt and is in pretty good shape. The cabinet is a bit worn but OK.
The White Sewing Machine Company was founded by Thomas White in 1876. This sewing machine is called Family Rotary. I’m not sure of the date of manufacturing, but would guess 1900. the only number I could find is 99064. It has the early fancier white FR cabinet.
What was the value of a Japanese sewing machine?
The Japanese exported millions of sewing machines to the U.S. in the decade after WWII. For the most part, they were of good quality and sew well. Unfortunately, there are still so many around that value is held down. I would expect a Japanese straight stitch machine of that vintage to sell for $10-$25.
