When was 6212c made?
Or it was only made in 1984 and since the sewing machine was made in Brazil, it could have escaped Ismacs’ attention.
How to tell the age of cast iron?
Wagner and Griswold are the two foremost brands for cast iron, but other coveted manufacturers include Excelsior, Dixie, Sidney, Favorite, Columbus and Piqua. Check out the surface. If the surface has a matte-based sheen to it, it may have nickel plating, so it’s definitely after the 1890’s, when that process was invented.
What was the first Singer treadle stand made for?
This page is a guide to some of the Singer woodwork and treadle stands that has been produced over the years. When the first Singer Model A was introduced, its packing case doubled as a table upon which it was mounted. Most early full size machines were normally operated by treadle mechanisms.
What kind of table did Singer sewing machines sit on?
The sewing machines were mounted onto wooden tables which sat on cast iron stands supporting the treadle mechanism. This page is a guide to some of the Singer treadle stands that were produced over the years.
Where are the numbers on a cast iron pan?
Often, the assumption is erroneously made that the large numeral, found normally either on the top of the handle or on the bottom of a piece, indicates its diameter in inches. A measurement of both the top and the bottom rim of a pan, however, will quickly confirm that the number has no direct correlation to either dimension.
This page is a guide to some of the Singer woodwork and treadle stands that has been produced over the years. When the first Singer Model A was introduced, its packing case doubled as a table upon which it was mounted. Most early full size machines were normally operated by treadle mechanisms.
Why did they put numbers on cast iron pans?
As cast iron manufacture became a national (and subsequently international) enterprise, systems were necessary to insure all parties involved knew exactly what was being bought and sold. In the case of Griswold, in addition to model or item numbers, “pattern numbers” were devised, ostensibly unique to each model, size, and type of pan produced.
The sewing machines were mounted onto wooden tables which sat on cast iron stands supporting the treadle mechanism. This page is a guide to some of the Singer treadle stands that were produced over the years.
How to determine the age of an antique Singer sewing machine?
If your machine is missing the serial number, contact Singer Consumer Affairs for assistance in determining its age. Call 1-800-4-SINGER. You can also email at [email protected] or send regular mail to: The serial number is the key to determining your Singer’s age.
