ANTIQUE VINTAGE OLD WILLCOX & GIBBS HANDCRANK SEWING MACHINE, SERIAL A462392
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:304963 | Maker: Willcox & Gibbs |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
Hi, I'm Corrinne Askaroff, Daughter in Law of Alex Askaroff, owner of the world famous Sewalot Collection andauthor of 'Isaac Singer, The First Capitalist'. Peopleoften ask how Alex has such wonderful machines in his collection. Well, growing upin the sewing industry he has been collecting for over 45 years. A longstanding member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen it has been his luck to bereally choosy from the countless machines he has come across over the decades. He has always kept t...he best for his personal Sewalot Collection featured ontelevision.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 witheBay, you can bid with absolute confidence.
Examples of comments receivedfrom happy customers:
Alex that was some packing. Thought I had seen goodpacking before but this was something else!!Dear Alex, Thank you, thank you, thank you!! The machine is absolutely top notch and the packing jobyou did was unbelievable. Hello Alex, I just wanted you to know that your lovely machine arrived stateside in fineform. You are truly a marvel at packaging, there cannot be anyone better, Iremain in awe!
There is more information on his Sewalot Site, sewalot.co.uk, 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 thisbeautiful Willcox & Gibbs, as described by Alex.
James Edward Allen Gibbs wasa farmer who rarely saw the outside world. When he came across a picture of aGrover & Baker machine he decided to try and copy it. Because he had onlyseen the top half of the machine he had to imagine how the bottom would workand invented a unique machine. People say Gibbs designed the machine in theshape of the letter G, after his initial. What he had not realised wasthat he had invented a completely new method of sewing, the chain stitch. Infact 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 sewingmachines in the world. The stunning British casthand-cranks were only fitted to the models imported to Great Britain. I havelots of history and patent details on my Sewalot site. There is ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS and a box of goodies. The original case has had some repair andthe key is included. Don’t miss this wonderfulopportunity to own a great piece of sewing history. She will be pride of placein any display. Whether you are investing in the history of your country ormaking authentic Civil War clothes this is the beauty that ticks allthe boxes. The stitch is identical to the chain stitch of the period. To find one complete isunusual. To find one in such a condition is simply amazing.
Shipped worldwide but please contact for shipping costs outside of USA & Canada. UK shipping cost flat rate of £15. Full refund offered if not delighted with purchase.
Examples of comments receivedfrom happy customers:
Alex that was some packing. Thought I had seen goodpacking before but this was something else!!Dear Alex, Thank you, thank you, thank you!! The machine is absolutely top notch and the packing jobyou did was unbelievable. Hello Alex, I just wanted you to know that your lovely machine arrived stateside in fineform. You are truly a marvel at packaging, there cannot be anyone better, Iremain in awe!
There is more information on his Sewalot Site, sewalot.co.uk, 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 thisbeautiful Willcox & Gibbs, as described by Alex.
James Edward Allen Gibbs wasa farmer who rarely saw the outside world. When he came across a picture of aGrover & Baker machine he decided to try and copy it. Because he had onlyseen the top half of the machine he had to imagine how the bottom would workand invented a unique machine. People say Gibbs designed the machine in theshape of the letter G, after his initial. What he had not realised wasthat he had invented a completely new method of sewing, the chain stitch. Infact 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 sewingmachines in the world. The stunning British casthand-cranks were only fitted to the models imported to Great Britain. I havelots of history and patent details on my Sewalot site. There is ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS and a box of goodies. The original case has had some repair andthe key is included. Don’t miss this wonderfulopportunity to own a great piece of sewing history. She will be pride of placein any display. Whether you are investing in the history of your country ormaking authentic Civil War clothes this is the beauty that ticks allthe boxes. The stitch is identical to the chain stitch of the period. To find one complete isunusual. To find one in such a condition is simply amazing.
Shipped worldwide but please contact for shipping costs outside of USA & Canada. UK shipping cost flat rate of £15. Full refund offered if not delighted with purchase.
