August 8, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
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The first sewing machines were built in the late 1700's, but didn't really become practical until Singer came along. Shortly thereafter, numerous brands appeared, often sporting painted designs and logos, which are highly appealing to collectors. Early electric machines are rare, the first practical one being made by Singer in 1899. Look for condition and functionality in non-Singer machines.
Collectors of vintage sewing items run the gamut from those who appreciate the engineering of early machines, to style-oriented folks who collect vintage patterns, to those who just want to sew. From iconic brands like Singer to great accessories like boxes and baskets, thimbles, pin cushions and scissors, there is something in vintage sewing for everybody.
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [more]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [more]
Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu… [more]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [more]
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Jones ~ Hand ~ Antique Hand Crank Sewing Machine$317.77 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1890 Willcox & Gibbs Chain Stitch Sewing Machine In Gwo$233.29 Ends in 12 mins 4 bids
~ Elsa ~ Antique Hand Crank Sewing Machine$204.28 Ends Sunday 1 bid
~ White ~ Antique Hand Crank Sewing Machine$204.28 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Oak Sewing Machine Table Drawers One Of A Kind!$155.00 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Rare Antique 1890s ? Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine$116.85 Ends Sunday 1 bid
*jones*hand Crank Sewing Machine*vibrant In Color*1920s$101.51 Ends Thursday 11 bids
Antique Sewing Machine - F & W Automatic Cast Iron$100.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1880s Wheeler & Wilson Treadle Sewing Machine$99.99 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
Antique Willcox & Gibbs Hand Crank Sewing Machine$91.00 Ends in 8 hours 6 bids
1930c "harris 2h" Haid & Neu Sewing Machine $85.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Pt Legare Circular Sock Knitting Machine & Box$78.77 Ends Thursday 15 bids
Rare 1900's Boye Sewing Machine Needle/bobbin Dispenser$61.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
Vintage English Child’s Essex Cast Iron Sewing Machine $59.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Sewing Machine (pfaff 260; Automatic; Portable)$53.28 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Antique Sewing Machine Shuttle -and- Looper Rare W/ Tin$53.00 Ends in 10 hours 6 bids
Domestic D Treadle Sewing Machine With Accessories$52.95 Ends Saturday 5 bids
Heavy Duty White Sewing Machine With Zig Zag$52.00 Ends in 1 hour 2 bids
Antique Victorian Hand Crank Minature Sewing Machine Nr$51.00 Ends Monday 6 bids
White 764 Industrial Zig Zag Sewing Machine Japan Made$51.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids
Antique Toy Sewing Machine Very Old & Working Cond.$50.00 Ends in 8 hours 2 bids
Rare Elna Junior Sewing Machine Green W/case Work Nr$49.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Bernina Accessories 930 Sewing Machine Attachments$41.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Vintage Vulcan Toy Child's Sewing Machine England$39.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Vintage?? Sewing Machine Antique Black Metal ????$36.00 Ends in 3 hours 6 bids
Antique Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine 1871 Patent$36.00 Ends in 57 mins 6 bids
Antique Sewing Box W/ Sewing Machine Attachments$30.00 Ends in 52 mins 1 bid
1889 Sewing Machine Attachments 4 Section Oak Tool Box$29.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Pfaff Creative 7570 Sewing Machine Instruction Book$26.25 Ends Sunday 4 bids
1889 Antique Oak Sewing Machine Puzzle Box With Parts$26.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Bernina Cut N" Sew Swiss Sewing Machine With Box$25.49 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Elna Junior (my First Sewing Machine)$24.95 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Early Cast Iron "c" Or' "o" Shape Sewing Machine$23.28 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Cute Lil Old Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Spool Rod$22.47 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vintage Child's Toys Red Sewing Machine Germany$21.50 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Wood Sewing Machine Carrying Case - Neat!$20.50 Ends Saturday 5 bids
Vintage Tin Toy Sewing Machine Sew-ette With Box $20.11 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Vintage 1940-50 Casige Childs Sewing Machine Pink In Bx$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Casige Germany Hand Crank Sewing Machine Child$17.50 Ends Tuesday 5 bids
Rare Old Children's German Sewing Machine...nice Oldie!$17.50 Ends Monday 5 bids
Pfaff Sewing Machine #1221 / #1222 Foot Control W/cord$15.65 Ends Monday 2 bids
Antique Child's Miniature Sewing Machine Great Germany$15.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids
National B Eldredge Automatic Silent Sewing Machine$15.25 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Antique Toy Sewing Machine -vintage Straco Jet Sew $14.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Sewing Spool Thread Measuring Machine Topofil Chaix$12.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Antique New Home Treadle Sewing Machine Shuttle & More!$12.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage Little Betty Childs Sewing Machine$12.24 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Old Metal Child's Sewing Machine Kay-ce Sew Master Pink$10.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Two Wheeler And Wilson Sewing Machine Bobbins Model #9$9.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid
14 Wood Boye Treadle Sewing Machine Cases +49 Needles$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
1940's Marked Kayanee German Child's Sewing Machine$9.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
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