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Singer sewing machine

Hi, Jane, your DB's machine is one of 5,000 model 99s commissioned June 6, 1931, which doesn't necessarily mean it was made on that exact day, but that the series of serial numbers from 377,721 to 382,720 were released for use here in the U.S. starting on that day. I did a check of recent sales on eBay, and prices for electric model 99s vary from $25 to $122, with one hand crank model 99 in absolute showroom condition, with case in lovely condition, went for $260. Singer made a lot of this model, a 3/4 size version of the popular model 66. So, it won't finance a trip to the Orient, but could probably still be sewing in another 75 years with a little upkeep. Before plugging it in, urge him to have it looked at by someone competent to update the wiring. It tends to suffer from time, as do we all, LOL.

Pat in Rockport, TX

posted by Pat in Rockport, TX @ 9:00 PM