Oh, also, you might notice the thread spindle is missing from the top. Maybe I'll give it a try one of these days! although I'm not much of a seamstress, there's something awfully enticing about using a machine that was so well made and clever that it has a zillion attachments to do everything from ruffling to tucking to hemming. I think sewing on it would be a wonderful thing. But it's a bit special for regular use :) There is no reason why that machine wouldn't sew as well as the day it was made. Singer phased out the 'fiddle' shaped bed by about 1895 - if you look under yours (tip it back with the belt loosened) it should have a big Singer logo cast into the base as well, this is not found on later machines. Thanks! I've never heard about a fiddle base before! I love learning new things! I have a 27 Sphinx in the same style cabinet but it's 1899 and not a fiddle base. Love the victorian decals on the fiddle base. This machine is seriously less common than any drop head treadle. My mother had one very similar to this.These seem kinda hard to find.I have two,one electric and one treadle.Both drop down into the case.I haven't seen many Singers with the cover.VERY cool !! Some of the veneer has chipped off the surface of the cabinet, but otherwise, it's looks pretty good. What a great idea, sewingfool! I'll give that a try! It's really a pretty machine.
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