ANTIQUE VINTAGE OLD WILLCOX & GIBBS HANDCRANK SEWING MACHINE, CIRCA 1985




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Reference Number: Avaluer:285765
Original Description:
Hi, I'm Corrinne Askaroff, Daughter in Law of Alex Askaroff, owner of the world famous Sewalot Collection and author of Isaac Singer, The First Capitalist. People often ask how Alex has such wonderful machines in his collection. Well, growing up in the sewing industry he has been collecting for over 45 years. A long-standing member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen it has been his luck to be really choosy from the countless machines he has come across over the decades. He has always ke...pt the best for his personal Sewalot Collection featured on television. He has decided to sell just a handful of his collection, which I have offered to help with,  and as I have a 100% feedback rating with eBay, you can bid with absolute confidence.       Examples of comments received from happy customers: Alex that was some packing.  Thought I had seen good packing before but this was something else!! Dear Alex, Thank you, thank you, thank you!! The machine is absolutely top notch and the packing job you did was unbelievable. Hello Alex, I just wanted you to know that your lovely machine arrived stateside in fine form. You are truly a marvel at packaging, there cannot be anyone better, I remain in awe!   There is more information on his Sewalot Site, the No1 site of its kind in the world. It's worth a visit and see his YouTube clips on old sewing machines.   Now let's talk about this beautiful Willcox & Gibbs, as described by Alex.
  James Edward Allen Gibbs was a farmer who rarely saw the outside world. When he came across a picture of a Grover & Baker machine he decided to try and copy it. Because he had only seen the top half of the machine he had to imagine how the bottom would work and invented a unique machine. People say Gibbs designed the machine in the shape of the letter G, after his initial.   What he had not realised was that he had invented a completely new method of sewing, the chain stitch. In fact he did not even patent it for a while. He teamed up with business partner, Charles Willcox and between them they made one of the most famous sewing machines in the world.   The stunning British cast hand cranks were only fitted to the models imported to Great Britain. I have lots of history and patent details on my Sewalot site and YouTube.   Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to own a great piece of sewing history - (Serial No: A339889). She will be pride of place in any display. Whether you are investing in the history of your country or making authentic Civil War clothes this is the beauty that ticks all the boxes. The stitch is identical to the chain stitch of the period. She is complete and makes a lovely stitch, with a sample enclosed.   To find one complete, boxed and stitching is unusual. To find one in such a condition owned by one family is simply amazing. The pictures are all of Cecil who lived in St Leonards and owned the machine until she was 91.
When collecting old, vintage and rare machines I always say there are only three things to remember, condition, condition and condition. Few come more complete or finer than this beautiful hand sewing machine she simply is stunning.   Of course there is a full money back guarantee if you are not delighted. We ship worldwide with a seven-day delivery to America, Canada and Australia. Delivery to America & Canada fully insured by air, three to five day delivery is $83, United Kingdom is £15. Mail us for all other countries and we will get a quote. You can always arrange you own collection if you prefer. If there is any further information you need just drop us a line or visit Sewalot. Time for a treat! 
Good luck and happy bidding.  On Jul-06-19 at 08:52:12 PDT, seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE - REVISION: Due to a significant typing error, the title of this listing states the machine is circa 1985, when it is in fact 1895. My apologies for any confusion.



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