tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post7351005795901239555..comments2023-06-12T11:30:58.963-03:00Comments on Owl in a Cowl: My Treadle: RestoredAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174826995929719298noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-49277132636368219442017-01-30T21:17:19.421-04:002017-01-30T21:17:19.421-04:00Hey I have the exact same Model C maple leaf sewin...Hey I have the exact same Model C maple leaf sewing machine! I've had it for over 25 years after getting it in an antique market. The leather thong had disintegrated but was spliced and wrapped with thread to make it circular for the wheel. Mine came without needles, do you know what needles I can use for it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-20788533936230614332013-01-29T09:11:43.551-04:002013-01-29T09:11:43.551-04:00Hi Liz :) I'm going to be perfectly honest and...Hi Liz :) I'm going to be perfectly honest and tell you that probably 99.9% of antique sewing machines aren't worth a whole lot, in monetary terms. Depending on the market in your particular area, most treadle machines are realistically only worth between $50-$200. There are some decals that are more collectible/desirable, ditto with some of the cabinet styles. For the most part, though, there were millions of machines made and so the majority aren't as rare as a lot of people think. <br><br>If you're looking to sell yours, I'd suggest looking at your local online ads (Craig's List, Kijiji) and seeing what other similar machines are being sold for. Watch over time to see if the higher listed machines are actually selling. That should give you an idea of what you might reasonably expect to get for yours if you want to sell it.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174826995929719298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-17880061553170830712012-10-10T03:03:53.170-03:002012-10-10T03:03:53.170-03:00I just bought a singer dated 1892, I really don...I just bought a singer dated 1892, I really don't know where to go without hiring an appraiser. It's in great shape with a lot of original stuff with it. Any suggestions?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557015739126852435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-1767497744870909162012-06-04T01:30:01.177-03:002012-06-04T01:30:01.177-03:00hi im having trouble uploading my pics but it is i...hi im having trouble uploading my pics but it is identical to your must be raire i have asked so many antique shops and restoriers aboy it and they have no idea naiomiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-65813081348124238312012-05-02T18:20:49.532-03:002012-05-02T18:20:49.532-03:00Hi Naiomi! Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of...Hi Naiomi! Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of information to be found about the Raymond Sewing Machine company online. There's a short but interesting article at:<br>http://www.library.guelph.on.ca/localhistory/gallery/industrialsouvenir/raymond/raymond1.htm<br><br>Other than that, I haven't been able to locate any records pertaining to serial numbers or anything else specific. The best I've been able to identify mine was via the NeedleBar forums, where another member has one very similar badged "Beaver" which was a Raymond machine. My machine also had a needle in it when I got it stamped Raymond. I'd love to see a photo of yours!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174826995929719298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-73446448251291990882012-04-30T19:44:17.365-03:002012-04-30T19:44:17.365-03:00I have just resently purchest the same machine. An...I have just resently purchest the same machine. And was wondering if you could send be some information on the manufactuor and its history i have a searial number it is 25634A if you could shed some light on it that would be grat thanksnaiominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-6341510344955612772011-05-22T19:41:57.482-03:002011-05-22T19:41:57.482-03:00I am restoring an old treadle but some pieces are ...I am restoring an old treadle but some pieces are missing such as the bobbin. I have been trying to identify it for years and I came across your photos because of the Maple Leaf note. Mine is almost identical to yours - same treadle but on the machine it has Wingold B. (looks like hand-painted on) where yours says Model C. Also, on the legs where yours has Model C, this one has three circles (no name brand). It has the same circular decal with the Maple Leaf on the base and decals on the front are the same. I'm so excited to finally find a machine that is close to mine. Do you know any more details as to who manufactured these?Monica Craighttp://monicacraig@telusplanet..netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-40712794367603997732010-05-18T13:51:36.334-03:002010-05-18T13:51:36.334-03:00What a beautiful machine! I might have to get so...What a beautiful machine! I might have to get some of that TR3 stuff. I keep hearing them talk about it on TreadleOn. <br>I have a 27 treadle and I would keep it just because it is a very smooth working machine. Mine is very ugly and all the decals are worn, but it treadles like silk. Must be well broken in!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696484913602288917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3400815168751112517.post-81377734721877493412010-05-18T10:54:00.272-03:002010-05-18T10:54:00.272-03:00Wow! Beautiful machine and great restoration job....Wow! Beautiful machine and great restoration job. I just restored my husband's grandmother's treadle, so I know how much work that was. <br>happy treadling,<br>Cheryl (a newbie Onion)DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951321244525006440noreply@blogger.com