Monday, April 27, 2009

Jones Spool

SpoolRr   The  Spool was Jones Top of the Range Rotary Sewing machine based on the Wheeler and Wilson No9. These were made from around 1900 to the 1930’s and although not rare are certainly less common than the Jones Family CS model.

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Near Perfect Decals

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This particular machine was made around 1929 and came to us complete with Instruction Book and a few parts

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These Machines are extremely heavy and weigh around 22KG. Certainly not something that you would want to carry to far.

Stay Tune for the Wheeler and Wilson 9

Cheers     Rob and Lynne

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Naumann Needle Packets

We had a lucky find today in an Antique shop. The Larger size needle packet holds a selection of different sized needles. The small one is the standard size and it gives you an idea of the larger one.

The packet measures 7.5 cm (3 inches ) x 5cm (2inches). We believe they date to around 1900.

Yes we do have the Treadle that goes with these. It has a very interesting Parts Tin which is like a little Metal travelling case. Will have to photograph it for you to see.

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Cheers

Rob

Singer Industrial Chairs

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Here we have 2 examples of the Singer Industrial stools. The Three-Legged Stool is the more common style . The other four-legged style has a spring loaded adjustable back. This was an extremely lucky find as it was picked up in a dumped on the side of the road. Couldn’t leave it there!

Cheers

Rob

Singer GingerBread Drawing Room Cabinet

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This is my favourite sewing machine- A Singer Drawing Room Cabinet with a Gingerbread or Tiffany 15K Head. Dating to 1908 and complete with Puzzlebox. We even have the aftermarket Handcrank with Gingerbread Decals to go with her.

My Quilt Treadle

Remarkable rocks quilt

Puzzle box oil can etc

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Quite a few years ago now I did a workshop with Jenny Bowker.

I made a quilt of my favourite Treadle and above a wonderful holiday we had on Kangaroo Island. The scene is of Remarkable Rocks.

This quilt was before the reproduction era. I have used all sorts of mediums Foils, Fabric Dyeing, colouring pencil. The decorative wood carvings are actually quilted on the quilt.  I learnt many things making this quilt and had a lot of fun.

This is my first post using Windows Live Writer . I guess I will learn more about it as I go along.

Take Care and Have a very Happy and Safe Easter Break.

 

Lynne