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SOLD - SINGER 201k TREADLE HEAD OR HAND CRANK - CENTENNIAL EDITION
SOLD --- 1882 JONES SERPENTINE - 'SWAN NECK' or 'CAT BACK' HAND CRANK SEWING MACHINE
The Jones 'Serpentine' or sometimes called the 'Cat Back' or the 'Swan Neck' sewing machine, was made by the British, Jones Sewing Machine Company Ltd., starting sometime in the mid 1870s.
Using the features and the serial number (#20384) of this machine, would indicate it as most likely a Type #6 Jones Serpentine dating it to 1882 and making it about 141 years old. It is in remarkable shape for being as old as it is.
The decals on the top part of the machine are still very nice, showing little wear. The lower decals show more ware. The main bed decal is in good shape, still displaying a beautiful green colour. The end plate is a beautiful piece off embossing.
This machine is serviced and runs smoothly and freely. The shuttle and a bobbin are included as is a needle. It sews a very nice stitch.