These machines were treasured, valued companions by families and new brides on immigrating to the US. Your machine was likely brought to the US by a pioneer family (it looks to be in the 1850s to 1870s manufacturing range era), or by a war bride of either of the two world wars. I've also found a lot of good information on this site:īe warned, lol, researching a vintage or antique sewing machine becomes an addiction very quickly! Try the search term: Use the search features, and contact info-they do accept questions on machines: I've found a lot of fantastic information on mine at ISMACS and Treadleon-they have information on other brands of wonderful antique and vintage machines. There isn't a lot of info out there (especially in the US) on Kohler-Winselmann machines, but this site does have some info:Ĭlick around on the top navigation bar too, for the German rooms and for Kohler. Nuts, more drool! Sorry, can you tell I am a real affectionado? The user manuals are usually easy to find as well-unless you've got one that is accompanied by it's manual and attachments-the 'mother lode' find in the antique and vintage sewing machine world surpassed only by the original sales receipt and other user historical artifacts like a drawer full of sewing notions and hand written notes:) Parts are usually easy to find for this age machine, it's the bobbins and needles that might prove harder to find. If the parts are hard to find, it's an amazingly beautiful antique for display (I have an 1898 hand crank coffin top Singer Vibrating Shuttle 28 on display in my workroom, but I don't use it to sew because the bullet bobbins are a little more expensive and hard to find) If you own it, could you post a picture of the machine without the coffin top? You really might be able to sew with this lovely and gracious lady depending on the type of bobbin and needles it uses-a picture of the machine is how anyone would identify the machine, advise on value, and sew-ability as regards parts availability. So it's fairly safe to believe the machine is more than likely in equal condition-ready to sew on right now, that belt looks brand new! It's just gorgeous-hang off, wiping up more drool. From the looks of the Winselmann in your photograph, it is in amazing condition! I would have to see the machine under the coffin top to be sure, but the parts that can be seen look 'mint', and that's usually the most neglected area of an antique or vintage sewing machine.
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