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But let me be candid in my views here about this.Ī working machine paired with someone who knows how to use it is certainly a novel and wonderful thing. However, if your machine is indeed at substantial variance from what I'm 'intuiting' as the finished models, (What's with those sharp corners?), perhaps it is of greater value to a true collector than would normally be the case. Replacement parts are probably more costly than the current price ranges of the machines themselves. After all, a vast number of these machines were sold, and are so durable that a great many have survived. But I think such things are worthy of your consideration.Īs for value? As far as I can tell, there's little equity to these machines or their cabinets. lol.) In fact, who knows that what you have isn't an actual prototype for the finished model, marking the transition from VS-1s to 27s? Could be older than you think. I do not understand why its base does not look quite as 'finished' as I would expect, nor why it's missing the separate plate between its right edge and the lip if the hatch. But your machine strikes me as something of a curiosity. Like I say, I know now only bits on the subject. Since my 27 is definitively a later iteration, (as I describe above), I certainly cannot state that there were no earlier 27s which match your machine's specs. It is clear that a great deal of model-specific information has been lost or destroyed. (The length of my base is 14.625' all aside of that additional plate.)Īnother caveat on this is as follows. Your machine also has a semicircular cutout up front, which mine does not. Also, where the base of my 27 cuts off (ends) just millimeters from the pillar, to which is then added a separate, contiguous plate (also with rounded corners), your base extends well beyond the pillar. The right side of your base comes to points. Here's why I say 'may' instead of 'will.' The corners of the base for my 27, unlike your model, 'round off,' not only on on the left side but also on the right. Secondly, owing to the shorter arm, the length of your machine's base is may be 12.5' rather than 14.625', while the depth of the base (front to back) may measure 6.5625' rather than 7'. By consequence, your machine's arm is visibly shorter and thicker than that of the 27/127. First, as you can easily confirm, your needle to pillar span is less than eight inches. Again, according to Wikipedia, just prior to the transition from 27 to 127, the 27 was fitted high this way while still retaining the lug for the low.īased on your picture, a couple things make me pretty sure your model isn't a 'perfect' match for the familiar 27. This and the 8327 shuttle make certain mine is a 27 rather than a 127 even though the bobbin winder pulley is high (like the 127) rather than low (like the 27 and 28). My machine matches that but, unlike the 127, contains the lug on the rear of the pillar to take the bobbin winder pulley bracket. So, having just acquired a cabinet with a Model 27, and being knew to this field of collectibles, my input may be less reliable than I'd hope for? However, there are reasons I think what you have here is an atypical variant.Īccording to Wikipedia, the span from needle to pillar on the Model 27/127 is eight inches.

It is is in working order just needs new belt I also have the folding wooden box that had attachments in dated Feb. It has only been used by my grandmother and great grandmother and myself. I have the 1887 model shown but mine is in much better condition even the cabinet and all 6 drawers. If you would do this please send to my email at Your machine looks great and if you don't need the money then put it on a shelf so people can see it cause it is pretty

Hi I would like to have some close up pictures of all the decals on your machine. The decals on your machine appears to be in great shape which makes it worth more to a collector. Sometimes around here you can find machines like this at auctions for $25.00 or less. I put a better collectable machine into the cabinet. I bought a machine like this that was in much worst shape just for the refinished treadle cabinet it was in for $200.00. Also on how much someone is willing to pay. The value all depends on condition of the machine and the cabinet. If you got the information from the Singer site it is the correct information on your machine.

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