'Can you tell me what my old (vintage/antique) sewing machine is worth?' This is by far the most asked question I hear from my blog readers. Sadly, I am not an Appraiser and cannot give you an estimated value on your old sewing machine. But what I can do is give you information to help you get closer to finding a value on your own. In some ways, putting a price on an old sewing machine can be subjective. Featherweight Sewing Machine Treadle Sewing Machines Antique Sewing Machines Sewing Machine Service Sewing Machine Repair Sewing Tools Sewing Hacks Sewing Tutorials Sewing Projects Forward Nova provides indepth information on taking care of your precious Singer Featherweight 221 to help it continue to sew beautifully for many years. I have a Admiral sewing machine manufactured by the Admiral Sewing Machine Co, serial no. 070645, labeled Deluxe 1952 model, Made in Japan. I have not been able to locate any information about this sewing machine. How can you put a dollar amount on sentimental value? And is something worth money just because it is old? Actually, there are lots of variables to estimating the worth of an old sewing machine, so let's look at the most important; the make/model and date, the condition, and any extras that may be included with the machine. IDENTIFY YOUR MACHINE A Japanese Clone tagged with the name 'Morse'. Once you know the specific brand and make or model of your machine, it makes it easier to search for more information about your machine. Use the links below to find out more about your machine. BERNINA There aren't any comprehensive lists for identifying models or manufacture dates for old BERNINA machines available online. Bluestacks. You can try visiting to find out if they can help, you might get lucky and find an authorized BERNINA Technician that's been around forever and knows all about the older models. Or you can look at this brief at BERNINA.com to see if you can find a similar model to yours. And this just in, visit this page to. ELNA Visit the official to contact the company directly. You can also check out the for nice photos of vintage models, and the ISMACS page. NEW HOME Visit the, (the International Sewing Machine Collector's website) or call Janome (New Home) at 1-800-631-0183. PFAFF Visit the, which includes a chart for dating information based on serial number. SINGER Singer was the leader in sewing machine manufacturers in the early 20th Century, and there are lots of resources for finding out more about your old Singer. • (scroll to the bottom right hand side of the page to find the database) • A comprehensive chart at ISMACS based on your to find out the exact model and date of manufacture. • Learn to identify the on your Singer machine. • Find help from Sandman Collectibles. • Find a available at ISMACS. And some Singer machines are more saught-after than others! Here's an article listing the, and many people who collect and sew with vintage Singer machines do love and seek out these particular models. WHITE Check out the at the ISMACS site. MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER BRANDS There were a small handful of manufacturers who made 'generic' machines in the mid 20th Century (like the Morse pictured above). Many of them were based on a Singer class 15 machine, and are commonly known as 'Singer Clones' -. If your sewing machine looks a lot like these machines but has an off brand name, chances are you have a generic or clone machine. CONDITION Poor condition - it works, but has rust and damage to the finish. The overall condition of your machine is one of the biggest factors in estimating a value. Make sure to take a very thorough inventory of your machine and record the condition of the finish, any electrical cords or belts, decals, chrome or metal parts, motor, the inside working parts of the machine, and how the machine works or performs. Be sure to also look closely at the condition of the case or cabinet, including if it is still original to the machine and if it has been refinished or restored. The overall condition can be communicated by one of the following terms: Mint = Still new from the factory, in original packaging or condition, and never, ever used. It is nigh impossible to find an old sewing machine in mint condition! Excellent = In the best shape possible, but used. No chips, scratches or dents, no wear or tear, no rust or dust, in top notch running order. Complete with no parts missing.
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