Wheeler and Wilson 9

The Wheeler and Wilson Model D-9 Dates from around 1900 and was obviously a very successful design as it was copied by many companies.

These machines did not have decals on the beds which was one way of overcoming them wearing off ;-)

This particular base is the short-version making it a fairly light and compact machine. The longer version was about 3 inches (7.5cm longer)

It seems that  Wheeler and Wilson were never quite happy with the handcrank design as  I have seen at least 4 different versions.

Cheers     Rob and Lynne

Jones Spool

   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.

Near Perfect Decals

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

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

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.

Cheers

Rob

Singer Industrial Chairs

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

 

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.

 

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

Brittania Tripod Treadle Sewing Machine

Hi All
One of the more unusual machines that we have found locally, in the next suburb in fact :-)), is this English-made Brittania sewing machine, featuring Brittania on each of the legs with the wording Slavery Abolished around the shield . This Treadles would date to around the mid 1870's. Sadly at this stage it is missing both the machine and treadle plate which I am interested to find in the future.
This machine was found when the previous owner who had bought this machine in the 1960's to be used as a dressing table contacted us looking for information about the treadle. When she downsized her living situation she offered it to us for sale and we gladly accepted. Other than removing a stain from the top if the woodwork the finish on the woodwork and the bronze finish on the frame is original.
Our Dream is to find the head and the treadle plate. Infinately possible as who would believe something as wonderful as this could be within walking distance in a house near us!!

Hold onto that Dream :-))
Bye For Now
Rob and Lynne

Brittania Treadle Sewing Machine