Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value

What is Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value? 

One rule of thumb is that  sewing machine over twenty five years are Antique Sewing Machines.  Others would contend that  true Antique Sewing Machines must date prior to 1900.  As you might guess, there are some pretty widely held views as to what makes Antique Sewing Machines.

What no one will argue about are the key factors that determine the Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value.  There are essentially four factors to consider:

1. Age - When was it made?  The older the machine the greater Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value.

2. How many were made? and How many still exist?  The more rare a machine is the greater the Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value.

3. The condition of the machine.  The better the condition the greater Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value.

4. Setting of the Sale.  If you are at a garage sale, the price will be almost certainly be less than at a glitsy antique auction.  Another way to look at this issue is to ask what will the market bear?  Or how much will people pay for the machine?

Since  sewing machines have been made since since 1846, there have been lots of different models.  The handcrank models were usually less popular than the more dominant treadle machines.  We have a Jones 1885 hand crank that is still in pristine condition.

Eventually, however, each human powered Antique Sewing Machinesgave way to the electric powered ones.  It is quite common, to find treadle machines that have been converted to electric.  Some models were actually manufactured offering the customer a choice of treadle or electric drives.

Many of the sewing machines were designed for industrial use, rather than home use.  They were usually heavier and designed for very specific applications like sewing leather saddles or shoes.  While the best known name was Singer, there were many other brands of Antique Sewing Machines including Jones, Wilcox, and National. 

When we think of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value, we usually think in terms of home machines rather than factory models.  People think of Antique Sewing Machines that use to sit in their grandmother's sewing room.

It is important to note that Antique Sewing Machines require special care due to their age, construction, and exposure to the elements.  Abuse, neglect, or improper restoration can significantly affect the Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value.