1951 SINGER 128-3 \'S\' EMBLEM CELTIC SWIRL SEWING MACHINE W/WOODEN CASE- WORKING
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1951 SINGER 128-3 \'S\' EMBLEM CELTIC SWIRL SEWING MACHINE W/WOODEN CASE- WORKING:
$145.91
SINGER Tabletop Electric Sewing Machine, Patented 1949!
Vintage 1951 SINGER 128-3 Celtic-swirl Electric Table-top Vibrating Shuttle Sewing Machinewith 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 accessoriesbox and manual!
Beautifulcondition and in working order!
Made in CANADA by THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q., Canada!
Picture of the SINGERSEWING MACHINE Logo that is printed on the cover of the manual that comes withthe sewing machine being offered.
NOTE: SEWING MACHINE WORKS but This Sewing Machine is being sold AS IS dueto its age.
This is a model 128-3 SINGER Electric sewing machinefrom 1951, patented in 1949, with an 128-13 manual and was manufactured in Canada by THE SINGERMANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q., Canada.
This sewing machine was previously incorrectly listed as a model 128-13.Thanks go to the er that pointed this out to us - much appreciated.)
The machine has a high-gloss black finish. The goldornamentation on the machine is of the “CELTIC SWIRL” style that was used inthe 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 “Designedfor operation by foot power and regularly furnished with a treadle stand. Hasspoked balance wheel, thread cutter, needle thread take-up cover. Black japanand bed ornamentation.” Source : style=\"font-size: small; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal;\">
The date of purchase of this offered sewing machine is notknow but a 1951 patent date can be found on the electric lamp fixture. Theoldest patent date that can be found on the main unit is 1949.
The manual that came with this sewing machine is includedin this offer. Manual gives instructionsfor 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 150thAnniversary 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 Machinescelebrates 161 years since that first machine was released.
Canadianmanufacturing of Singer sewing machines began in 1873, the same year SINGER openedthe factory in Elizabethport, the Singer Manufacturing Company became a NewJersey Corporation under a special charter. Source: style=\"font-size: small; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal;\">
In 1889 Singer introduced the first practicalelectric sewing machine. style=\"font-size: small; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal;\">
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 testedand 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 SewingMachine is very good. Cosmetically the SewingMachine looks excellent. Mechanically the Sewing Machine is sound. However thereis one repair to the corner to the left of the lock on the wooden case cover.
Please take the time to view the photos usingthe zoom feature for a closer look at item condition, but our close inspectionof the item and the wooden carrying case indicated the following:
Sewing Machine Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
SewingMachine Body, Structural integrity: Very good.
SewingMachine Body, any engravings by previous owner: No
SewingMachine Body, condition of Paint Finish: Excellent.
Conditionof decals: All the decals are inexcellent condition.
Conditionof Serial Number stamp: Excellent
Conditionof Inside of Sewing Machine: Very Good.
Conditionof Sewing Machine Rubber belt: Good
SewingMachine Mechanical Condition: Working.
SewingMachine Electric Motor: Working. Condition Excellent except for metal platethat has the motor rating and part number which is quite scratched. Pleaserefer to photo.
SewingMachine Electric Motor Controller: Working.
AnyRust: No.
Exteriorof Wooden Case Top Cover: Good. However the corner to the left of the lockhas been strengthened using a metal screw. Has a few minor nicks in shellac. Alsohas some dots of white paint. Assume it is from ceiling paint splatter fromwhen someone was painting and did not cover the case. See photo. The rest ofthe case cover as no issues and still has all its four felt pads. There is somelight hazing of the shellac gloss from rubbing that would have occurred whenthe case was opened and closed.
Interiorof Wooden Case Top Cover: Excellentcondition. Very little wear.
Decalon Exterior of Wooden Case Top Cover: Gold “SINGER” decal has a smallnick in the letter “N”, other than that excellent.
Exteriorof Wooden Case Sewing Machine Bed: Good. No repairs visible. There is some light hazing of the shellac glossfrom rubbing that would have occurred when the case was opened and closed.
Interiorof Wooden Case Sewing Machine Bed: Excellent.
WoodenCase Sewing Machine Bed accessories compartment: Excellent. No noticeable scratches on top-side ofpainted metal cover. Bottom of painted metal cover has no the normal were aroundthe fastener from the fastener being turned to release or fastener thecompartment cover.
WoodenCase locking of cover to Sewing Machine Bed: The keyed lock onthe Sewing Machine’s wooden case opens and close easily, but the key ismissing.
CaseHandle: Metal. Very good condition.
SewingMotor controller: Excellent condition.Rubber foot pads like new.
Before shipping Dimensions of Sewing Machine (L x W x H): 44 cm (17.3”)L x21.5 cm(8.46\")W x 30 cm(11.8”)H notincluding 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 5cm (1.96”)D.
Type/Product Line: Electric Tabletop SewingMachine
Brand: SINGER SEWING MACHINES
Manufacturer: THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ST.JOHN’s, P.Q.,Canada
Country of manufacture: Made in Canada.
Model: 128-3Note 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.
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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 PedalController:
Singer,Volts 95-145; Amps 0.7;
SEWINGMOTOR CONTROLLER PART NO. 194583.
THESINGER MANUFACTURING CO.
ST.JOHN’s,P.Q.
SIMANCO
MADEIN CANADA”
Riveted to the electricmotor is a tin plate that has printed on it:
SEWING MOTOR
CAT. No. BAJ3-8
SN 7218446
THESINGER MANUFACTURING CO.
ST.JOHN’s, P.Q.
SIMANCO
MADE IN CANADA
110-120 Volts CANADA1949
2.5 to 7.5 CY? D/C
0.58 A
CSA APP. NO. 329”
Riveted metal plate tobottom 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 wheelmechanism.
UPC-A: Before UPC codes.
Original place of Purchase: Ottawa area, Ontario, Canada
Copyright: Manual Form 18140 Rev. (1049). CopyrightU.S.A. 1915, 1916, 1921,1924,1925,1928, 1929, 1935, 1936, 1939.
Trademark: SINGERand SIMANCO are trademarks of the Singer Manufacturing Company.
Trivia: SIMANCOAccessories number lookup at style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;\">
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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 slidein 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 Number35509
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 poorcondition with some wear on the pages edges and the top right corner of thefront 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”) x4.5 (1.77”) H cm. Worn from opening and closing box. Has hand written in blackcrayon “Mom”
on it. Has printed on one side “THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANYMADE IN CANADA “. Printed on one end of the box is the Part number 160809.
Boxcontains the following 6 items:
1 – Singer USA Part number: 160359; Multi Slotted Binder Foot. For low shank machines. Fits in place ofstandard foot.
1 – SIMANCO, part number: 35931Adjustable Hemmer, This attachment
fitsin 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 tothe right or left until the small pointer is against the desired width; thentighten 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. Lowerthe 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, orloosen the screw and draw the slide to the right as far as it will go
and thenturn it towards you. Fold and crease the hem to the desired width, pass thefold under the extension at the right of the hemmer, then insert the
edge intothe 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 presserfoot. This combined Edge-Stitching, Lace-Joining and Piping attachment must be
kept accurately on the extreme edge of the material. The slots are guides forsewing together laces, insertions and embroideries, sewing in position hemmedor
folded edges, piping or sewing flat braid to a garment. The distance of theline of stitching from the edge of the material in the slots, can be regulatedby pushing
the blue spring lug to the right or the left.
1 – Singer CAN, part number, 55857 Shorter PresserFoot. Fits in place
of standard presserfoot.
1 – SIMANCO, part number, 121441 Gathering /Shirring Foot. Fits in place
of standard presserfoot.
Does NotInclude:
0 – Original Packaging
Image showingthe various parts of a Model 128 sewing machine:
Image from web Imageshowing the various parts of a Singer Model 128 sewing machine (NOT THE ONE BEING OFFERED but similar) Source: Singer sewing machine Manual for the model128.
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1951 SINGER 128-3 \'S\' EMBLEM CELTIC SWIRL SEWING MACHINE W/WOODEN CASE- WORKING:
$145.91