Description: For your consideration is a Wheeler and Wilson #3 treadle sewing machine. It is mostly in an "As Found" condition in need of cleaning and restoration. Please examine the photos carefully, they are a major portion of the item's description. Info: Serial number: 768382Manufactured in 1871It does form a stitchBobbin winder worksHas a glass presser footBroadway brass badge Has traces of the original decorative paintTension stem is bentListing includes the following: Bobbin Original leather beltModifications:Added a modified beehive spring from a Singer 128 to the tension controlRight leg was not attached to the table-used 2 screws to reattach legOne screw hole for attaching the machine to the top was too large to hold the screw in place Glued a dowel in to the hole Drilled a new pilot hole Screwed in the original screw Head is securely attached to the topFormed a temporary belt: Used a craft store leather belt Sewed the two ends of the belt together Need to replace the temporary belt with the proper leather beltThe machine does form a stitch, but it is very temperamental, a proper cleaning and restoration should correct this. Local pick-up. If you want it shipped: The buyer will need to arrange to have a mover transport the treadle. Check out my other items! You might find something of interest.
Price: 475 USD
Location: Andover, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-28T17:14:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
