The Singer Model 27 and later model 127 were a series of lockstitch sewing machines produced by the Singer Manufacturing Company from the 1880s to the 1960s. (The 27 and the 127 were full-size versions of the Singer 28 and later model 128 which were three-quarter size).
The date often given by the Singer corporation as a machine's 'birthdate' is actually the date the batches of serial numbers were released for production. As a classic example: I own a 1951 'badged' Centennial of Sewing machine that obviously is from 1951. However, the serial number on the machine. Because of the many technological changes Singer introduced over the years, examining the serial number on any Singer will reveal the time period in which the machine was produced. To identify and date your sewing machine, look up the serial number on a chart like the free one in this article. Related Articles. Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value. I have an old Singer sewing machine with the serial number of N 5224, model 15 which, I think from my research, was manufactured between 1880 and 1882. It is a 7 drawer cabinet (3 on each side and one in the center), petal plate model. Condition is poor but I’m interested in selling it. Pictures are available upon request. Antique Singer Sewing Machine 1914 Model 66 'Red Eye' Serial G3662780 FOR REPAIR.
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The simple guide to dating your early Singer sewing machines. Everything is illuminated book pdf. Virago 500 manual.
(Where your Singer has two serial numbers always choose the larger of the two to date your machine)
Singer machine serial number dating Guide
Please note this is only a guide, not gospel! Some people mail me to say they have a receipt from 1950 so how could my guide have their machine as made in 1948 or 1949? Let me explain. The production runs at factories like Kilbowie were complex and long. The castings were marked with the serial number during manufacture. The machines were miles from completion, packing and delivery. Then there is delivery to the depot, storage, sales to the shop, and eventually sales to the customer.
These factors all effect the purchase/receipt date, but not the date of manufacture.
For example during WW2 it is a well know fact the Singers were making guns and bullets as well as sewing machines. Only when they could spare the time would they continue with sewing machine production. I have come across a woman who bought her machine brand new in 1946 yet the casting was clearly made in 1939 just before the outbreak of WWII. During World War Two Singer had back orders for over three millions machines!
Now to the dating
All Singers up until 1900 have no letter prefix and came from several factories around the world. The company cleverly managed their production from all factories to coincide with the serial number flow. If you fancy a read on the collapse of Singer have a go at my blog, End of Empire.
Why two serial numbers?
Very early Singers from the 1850's up until the start of prefix letters in 1900 had two serial numbers. There is a lot of controversy over why there were two lots of numbers. The most likely answer is that the larger number was the total number of machines produced by Singers when they only had a few factories and could keep up with, and control, the production output from Britain and America. Mediplus. The lower number may be the total production run up until that number of that particular model range.
Singers have never manage to shed light on these two numbers especially as many have the last three digits the same!
Singer Sewing Machine Serial Numbers Value
Note: when two serial numbers are on the machine use the larger of the serial numbers.
Anyway here goes nothing. I do hope you find it useful.
Note:
On pre-1900 Singer machines if there are two serial numbers, always use the higher, longer, larger, serial number of the two.
Antique singer sewing machines is one of the items we keep getting appraisal requests for. Over the last year we had more than 10 machines through our online appraisal system. In this overview of “how to determine the value of your antique singer sewing machine” we will go through each singer sewing machine appraisal and look at what determined the value. The value estimate range for the antique singer sewing machines that we valued online at Mearto.com is from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars. We have also included an example with another sewing machine brand to showcase how they are valued. In this article, you will find 4 shared appraisals of antique singer machines and one other brand.
The factor that determines the value of an antique sewing machine is relatively simple.
Identify the manufacturer
Consider age Fischer pool table serial number lookup.
Condition
Type of machine
Material
How rare is it
We always review antique singer sewing machines and consider the recent auction results for such items. To do that we go through hundreds of recent prices from different auction houses. We compare and match the submitted singer sewing machine we similar items and from that, we conclude what the value of the antique singer sewing machine would be.
Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number G Value Chart
History for antique singer sewing machines.
Singer sewing machines dominated the market in the late 20th century and are still very much synonymous with sewing in general today. There are other brands of antique sewing machines. But in this article, we will focus entirely on the value of antique singer sewing machines.
This is an antique treadle sewing machine with hide-away stand in oak and cast iron by the Singer Sewing Machine Company. The machine has serial numbers AC360494 on it which indicates it was one of 35,000 alotted on October 11, 1928, in Class Model 66. The Singer 66 uses Class 66 bobbins, 15×1 needles have an oscillating hook and low shank. This does not have the extra decorative decal on it.
appraisal estimate $200 – $300
This appears to be a Singer model 66 sewing machine from 1948 with foot pedal and lamp. The black crinkle lacquer finish is rather rare and enthusiasts might be willing to pay more than the estimate given for a sewing machine in working order.
Based on the serial number, this is an 1893 gilt and polychrome stencil decorated treadle sewing machine with what looks to be an oak table and cover, possibly original. As far as sewing machines go, this is a pretty good one; the current market for these is soft, however.
$100 – $300
This appears to be a Singer treadle sewing machine from 1888 in a much later case. The condition seems to be good, only the gilding is worn off. A working and fully serviced sewing machine should easily find a buyer. These machines are built to last.
appraisal estimate €20 – €50
The apprised object is a sewing machine made by the company Gritzner which was located in Durlach in Germany. This company was founded in 1872 and produced sewing machines, and motorbikes. This sewing machine has the serial number 1.379.201 which dates it into the year 1905. This piece is in a used condition and there are many little damages visible.
If you have an antique Singer sewing machine and want to find out what it is worth – then submit for an online appraisal here mearto.com