Anyone know about antique sewing machines? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

its stephyylove · 10-11-2007, 05:56 PM

My mom has one... Its the on that is like a little table and then you open it up into a sewing machine.. Not sure about dates or anything but my mom is getting a little ebay happy and whats to sell it now.. LOL.. Shes not even getting the money shes giving to me! Anyways I looked on ebay and found similar ones for only 100 and under.. My mom says we should go through an anitque place.. Does anyone know how much I can get?

SladesMommy · 10-11-2007, 06:40 PM

I don't think they are all that rare since sewing was quite a common thing to do, and the machines were built to last. We have one similar to the one you are describing and when I researched they weren't worth as much as I was hoping.

It probably wouldn't hurt to talk to an antiques dealer just in case its a rare model and could fetch more. I would think since it is such a heavy item listing it on craigslist, or in the newspaper might be a better choice as far as selling it.

jp4m2 · 10-11-2007, 06:51 PM

A few years back I picked one up at a garage sale that was beautiful, it even had the original accessories tin box in the drawer and I only paid $30 for it....since then I have seen more of them at sales for similar amounts.....

I just have it for decor in my bath.....

twalla · 10-11-2007, 06:55 PM

Can you post some pics of it?

its stephyylove · 10-12-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by twalla

Can you post some pics of it?

I'll try.. We're going to visit my sister in CT in about an hour and I have to get ready.. Maybe on Monday I'll have the time

mistyinca · 10-12-2007, 05:57 AM

do a search on ebay and see what similar ones are going for. You can run a search to include completed listings; that way, you can see what they sold for at the end.

s13silviagirl · 10-12-2007, 12:39 PM

While it may look old, it is probably only like from the 60's time frame. The only ones that are really worth a lot of money (from what I have seen) are the old, non electric machines, and the more heavy duty ones.

its stephyylove · 10-12-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by s13silviagirl

While it may look old, it is probably only like from the 60's time frame. The only ones that are really worth a lot of money (from what I have seen) are the old, non electric machines, and the more heavy duty ones.

its older than the sixties.. It was my great grandmothers past to my grandmother then to my mother.

s13silviagirl · 10-13-2007, 05:06 AM

hmmm...

Maybe talk to a sewing machine broker then?

Yorkiekids · 10-13-2007, 09:23 AM

I think you might get a little less at an antique store, because they need to be able to mark it up. I'd say 80-100 depending on the shape an detail of it. Could you post a picture of it?

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SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	I don't think they are all that rare since sewing was quite a common thing to do, and the machines were built to last. We have one similar to the one you are describing and when I researched they weren't worth as much as I was hoping. It probably wouldn't hurt to talk to an antiques dealer just in case its a rare model and could fetch more. I would think since it is such a heavy item listing it on craigslist, or in the newspaper might be a better choice as far as selling it. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

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jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	A few years back I picked one up at a garage sale that was beautiful, it even had the original accessories tin box in the drawer and I only paid $30 for it....since then I have seen more of them at sales for similar amounts..... I just have it for decor in my bath..... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

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s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	While it may look old, it is probably only like from the 60's time frame. The only ones that are really worth a lot of money (from what I have seen) are the old, non electric machines, and the more heavy duty ones. __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

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mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	do a search on ebay and see what similar ones are going for. You can run a search to include completed listings; that way, you can see what they sold for at the end.

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s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	hmmm... Maybe talk to a sewing machine broker then? __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

10-13-2007, 09:23 AM	#10
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I think you might get a little less at an antique store, because they need to be able to mark it up. I'd say 80-100 depending on the shape an detail of it. Could you post a picture of it? __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki