Franklin Sewing Machine Serial Numbers

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  • Antique Franklin Sewing Machine Egyptian Design

    Item Condition: Item is used and may show general signs of wear from normal use.
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  • ANTIQUE FRANKLIN SEWING MACHINE BOBBIN WINDER

    It is from a Franklin sewing machine. needs a good cleaning.
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  • Genuine Kenmore 117 White Rotary Franklin Domestic sewing machine bobbins x 3

    All bobbins are free of excessive. Part : These are the original genuine one hole wishbone bobbins x 3 - Many seamstresses. prefer original parts. Original bobbins were made with one hole and later on.
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  • ANTIQUE FRANKLIN SEWING MACHINE ORNATE FRONT FACE AND SMALL FRONT PLATE

    It is from a Franklin sewing machine. needs a good cleaning. Included: a Franklin sewing machine front face and small side plate.
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  • Franklin Sewing Machine Instructions Manual, How to Operate & Sew, Sears Roebuck

    Instructions for Franklin Sewing Machine, Sears Roebuck & Co. Not dated, but appears to be 1910's to 1920's era. Put out by Sears Roebuck & Co. of Chicago, IL for their Franklin Sewing Machine.
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  • Sears Roebuck Franklin Rotary Sewing Machine No 6167 Instruction Manual 1934

    Very good condition for vintage age. 35 page instruction manual dated 1934. Has appearance of very little wear. International buyers are responsible for any additional import taxes and fees including VAT, customs, etc that are charged by your country.
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  • 2 Vintage Sewing Booklets Franklin Sewing Machine & J&P Coats Sewing Secrets

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  • Franklin mint Vintage Metal Sewing Machine

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  • 1977 Franklin Mint Howe Patents the Sewing Machine Silver Ingot A0720

    Lot #: A0720. Count: One ingot. Type/Denomination/Composition: 1846 Howe Patents the Sewing Machine Silver Art Bar, 750 grains (approx. 1.56 ASW). 925 sterling silver. Year/Mint: 1977 Franklin Mint. You will receive the lot shown in the photographs.
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  • Vintage 1920's Sears Franklin Rotary Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

    Shows light wear, but all pages are intact.
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  • 1977 Franklin Mint Howe Patents the Sewing Machine Silver Ingot Bar A1711

    Lot #: A1711. Type/Denomination/Composition: Howe Patents the Sewing Machine Sterling Silver Ingot Bar, 750 grains. 925 fine silver. Year/Mint: 1977 Franklin Mint. Count: One bar. You will receive the lot shown in the photographs.
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  • 1891 VTC Child Fez New Home Sewing Machine Co Orange MA Franklin Co

    Topic:Tailoring, Sewing, Fabrics, Needlework, Dry Cleaning, Clothing, Laundry. The item has no edge wear and very minor corner wear. There is a crease on the top right corner.
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  • Instructions for Operating the Franklin Sewing Machine Sears Roebuck & Co Book

    A collectible booklet on the operation of the Franklin Sewing Machine. The manual has illustration pictures of its operation along with text instructions. A collectible booklet for a Franklin Sewing machine from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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  • Antique Sears Franklin Rotary Sewing Machine and Floral Case mod.6193

    Antique Franklin Rotary sewing machine with floral designs. the floral decorations are in good shape except perhaps on the work surface where they've been ruled off. The waterfall case is intact. The latch on one side closes tight, but the hinged side is broken. The machine turns on and sews, but I don't know how to thread it. The light also works, but the wiring is original. The on off foot switch also works. It comes with a very worn owners manual, which has the model number penciled in it.
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  • FRANKLIN ROTARY MODEL 117.1131 SEWING MACHINE SERVICED 60 DAY WARRANTY

    HAS NEW BOBBIN WINDER TIRE/RING. FRANKLIN ROTARY MODEL 117.1131. GATHER FOOT. SERVICED READY TO SEW. SERVICED BY PROFESSIONAL. COPY OF ORIGINAL FRANKLIN MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. SEWS A GREAT STITCH.
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  • SEWING MACHINE NEW BASE FITS 15 CLASS MORSE/UNIVERSAL/FRANKLIN AND JAPAN MACHINE

    ALSO THE MORSE MODEL R5L AND SIMILAR MACHINES. NEW SEWING MACHINE BASE W/HEAD HINGES FITS. THE 15 CLASS MORSE/UNIVERSAL/FRANKLIN AND JAPAN MADE MACHINES.
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  • VINTAGE FRANKLIN SEWING MACHINE WITH BUILT IN BENCH, BROCHURE + MORE * WIORKING

    We would be glad to assist you. All conditions are listed as best as possible. YOUR CONTINUOUS FOLLOWING IS APPRECIATED. Art ~ 13.5 ' x 10.5'.
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  • MOTOR FRANKLIN SEWING MACHINE AC & DC 110V 75 CYLCLES 60 DAY RETURN/WARRANTY

    FRANKLIN SEARS, ROBUCK & CO. MOTOR DRIVE RUBBER WHEEL IS ORIGINAL. POWER MOTOR #21311. MOTOR RUNS STRONG. UP TO 75 CYCLES. 'NEW' BELTS, LIGHT BULBS.
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  • Vintage Franklin Sewing Machine Long Bobbin Winder W/Mounting Screw Spins Freely

    Here we have an OriginalFranklin Sewing Machine Long Bobbin Winder, with the Mounting Screw, in good used condition.
  • Vintage Franklin Long Bobbin Sewing Machine Parts Lot G U C

    Here we have a Franklin Long Bobbin Sewing Machine Parts Lot that includes both bobbin plates and the needle plate with the feed dogs and the Shuttle carrier w/ejector. The upper tension assembly and needle clamp with the thread cutter along with the Presser Foot and Thumb Screw.
  • Vintage Franklin Long Bobbin Sewing Machine Plate Set with Mounting Screws GUC

    Here we have a Franklin Long Bobbin Sewing Machine, Face Plate, Round Back Plate and Small Oil Access cover Plate with their mounting screws in good used condition.
  • Antique Original Franklin Rotary Sewing Machine Bobbin Winder Spool Pin w/ Guide

    Bobbin Winder Spool Pin w/ Guide. Antique Original Franklin Rotary. Sewing Machine.
  • Antique Original Franklin Rotary Sewing Machine Needle Plate & Feed Dog

    Antique Original Franklin Rotary. Needle Plate & Feed Dog. Sewing Machine.
  • Vintage 1920's Franklin Sewing Machine Sears Roebuck & Co. Nov 8th 1927 patent

    This particular sewing machine is probably your more basic model?. From the book, I read, I based my price off of that. Though it may be high, I think it is worth every penny. Cash is king! Is why I cannot donate this to charity or goodwill.
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Antique franklin sewing machine

In 1850 Isaac M. Singer envisioned the treadle, a cast-iron, foot-powered pedal, as a convenient, marketable device to power sewing machines. Although he did not invent the treadle or patent it, his New Family Model 12 (1865-1902) made the treadle machine affordable for approximately two million customers, according to International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society (ISMACS). This antique treadle model, just one among many, offered more manual freedom and greater control of fabric than previous hand-cranked models. To identify antique treadle machines, note design features, serial numbers and trademarks.

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Franklin Sewing Machine Serial Numbers

Recognize the basic components of an antique treadle machine, including the entire cast-iron treadle mount supporting the table top. Also note the foot pedal attached to a treadle rod and the treadle belt made of leather. A treadle machine has no electronic connection or plastic parts.

Examine distinctive design features. For example, a Kimball & Morton treadle, first manufactured in 1868, had an eagle and lion design on the treadle end casting, accompanied by the words “Strength and Speed.' The Singer name often appeared in cast iron above the treadle. Sometimes treadles hid within ornate parlor cabinets, designed more for show and status than hard work.

Locate a serial number on your machine to identify its age. Collectors, such as Berzack, collect antique treadles through the 1940s but focus on those produced before 1900. Some manufacturers, such as Singer, have extensive records about their serial numbers after 1870. The White Sewing Machine Company, a major rival to Singer after 1926, has less extensive records. Numerous sites, such as ISMACS, Singer or White can help with the identification of your antique treadle machine.

Agenoria Serial No. Made by The Franklin Sewing Machine Company, Franklin Works, Park Road, Birmingham. Following the dissolution of the partnership of Cole, Maxfield & Co., Park Road, Birmingham which had been formed by Richard Wood, Arthur Maxfield and Isaac Cole the Franklin Sewing Machine. Rare Antique Franklin Sewing machine. Antique Sewing Machines Treadle sewing machines Machine. This elegant machine has no makers name but was probably made by Hengstenberg & Co. Note there is an additional slide plate on the bed. White Sewing Machine Company's 'Number 8', a copy of the model 127 At about USD100 apiece (about USD2500 adjusted), Singer sewing machines were pricey, even considering the payment plans and trade-in allowances that were offered.

Search for a trademark on your pre-1950 treadle sewing machine but acknowledge its limitations. Years ago, distributors acquiring at least 100 machines would “badge” them with their own trademark or name, disguising the original manufacturer, including foreign imports. Sears placed its brand name on many machines, including the popular Franklin Rotary that the White Sewing Machine Company produced. In contrast, the Singer Sewing Company never put another distributor’s name on its products, according to Berzack’s interview in Collectors Weekly.

Differentiate among early Singer imitations when identifying your antique treadle machine. In 1894, the Goodrich Sewing Machine Company called one of its treadle machines the “Improved Singer.” Manufacturers even copied the “S” emblem from Singer. Many companies that sold their machines in the Sears Roebuck catalog copied early 1900 Singer models. For example, the Davis company imitated Singer’s attractive Memphis decals with an Egyptian equivalent. After using the Davis models, Sears switched to Domestic, a company that also replicated Singer designs.

Use the information you have gathered to assess the value of your machine or to find needed parts. The ISMACS website can provide you with comprehensive information about collections through its numerous links.

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Rarity, rather than the age of an antique treadle machine, can reflect its value; a style produced in mass quantity may lack significant value.

Franklin Sewing Machine Value

Treadle machines have gained popularity with quilters who enjoy their control; others praise treadles as a way to burn calories as they sew.

Antique Sewing Machine Values

Toy treadle machines, also made of cast iron, have become popular collector items.