FABRIQUE EN GRANDE BRETAGNE FRENCH SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 221 SEWING MACHINE, CASE

Description: Up for sale is a beautiful vintage and hard to find French edition singer 221k featherweight sewing machine! This machine is in fabulous condition for it's age. This French Beauty has a very rare "Fabrique en Grande Bretagne" gold decal stamping on it located on the back of the center arm. This machine was manufactured in Great Britain for sale in France. "Fabrique en Grande Bretagne” These 221 machines were made in the Kilbowie Scotland factory and sold in French-speaking Europe. Not every featherweight sold in France had this special decal, but it has been seen on 221k machines in both 1950 and 1951." This machine was manufactured in February 1951. This machine was professionally serviced by a trained technician and is fully 110 volts so it's ready to use in the USA or Canada without the use of any type of converter! Condition notes: This machine came from the original owner's family!! She sounds heavenly with her 110 volt motor and sews an absolutely beautiful stitch! This machine was very well taken care of and is in excellent vintage condition for a 73 year old gal! She has wear on her including: pin marks, paint blemishes/dots, scratches and wear & tear throughout. The paint is still dark black & very shiny.The gold decals are in excellent vintage condition and show some wear and fading from usage over the years. The Singer Featherweight motor is in outstanding vintage condition, is fast and runs great! The vintage motor belt is in nice vintage condition, very sturdy with plenty of life left.The absolutely stunning custom cedar carrying case is brand new and very stunning with it's etched Singer logo on the front.The French Singer owner's manual is heavy oil staining and oil smell on it. Some of the pages are stuck together, it's only included for provenance.The vintage Singer foot pedal was cleaned, freshly rewired, adjusted and tested. It's in excellent vintage condition.The vintage Singer attachments are in excellent vintage condition.The French Singer attachment cardboard box is rare and is in nice vintage condition with rips, scratches and wear & tear throughout.A new reproduction copy Featherweight owner's manual is included too.This machine is ready to sew right out of the box! Serial number EG351*** Birth date of February 15, 1951 73 years young! Buyer will receive the following: 1 Fabrique En Grande Bretagne stamped edition Singer 221k Featherweight sewing machine1 new custom cedar Featherweight carrying case1 vintage original Singer bakelite motor controller with a fresh rewire and new molded terminal plug4 vintage original Singer metal bobbins1 vintage original Simanco 45750 bobbin case1 vintage original Singer Featherweight owner's manual in FrenchAll attachments shown in the 1st picture1 new reproduction copy Featherweight owner's manual Comes with everything you see in the pictures! YOU SEE MANY PEOPLE WRITE FULLY SERVICED IN THEIR LISTING BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?? TAKE A LOOK AT THE LIST BELOW TO SEE THE VALUE YOU RECEIVE WHEN BUYING FROM HAUTE1FEATHERWEIGHTS, ALSO REVIEW MY FEEDBACK FROM MY HAPPY BUYERS. HERE AT HAUTE1FEATHERWEIGHTS IT MEANS THIS: This machine was professionally serviced by a trained technician. Motor pulley was removed to check for thread jams, any thread was removed and pulley was reinstalled The entire hook assembly was removed, taken apart and ultrasonic deep cleaned, lubricated and reinstalled. Bobbin case base part #45926 was removed, any thread jams were cleared, area was cleaned and base was reinstalled. Sewing machine timing was checked and adjusted, if needed. Presser foot height was checked and adjusted, if needed. All chrome pieces were ultrasonic cleaned Machine was deep cleaned & old grease was removed New tri-flow oil and sew retro grease were applied to all applicable areas The motor was removed & opened up for inspection & cleaning Motor commutator was cleaned Motor carbon brushes were checked & cleaned Motor grease ports were cleaned and filled with new sew retro grease The grease ports were heated up to ensure that the sew retro grease melted & lubricated the grease wicks Braided wiring on the motor leads were reinforced with waterproof heat shrink tubing, if necessary Upper tension assembly was removed, cleaned, reinstalled, adjusted and tested. Bobbin case tension was adjusted, tested and set to 23 grams using a bobbin tension meter Sewing machine was adjusted, tuned and tested Sewing machine paint was cleaned, polished and received 3 applications of carnauba wax and 1 coat of polish New oil drip pan liner was installed New led light 6000k cool white bulb was installed New red spool felt installed Foot pedal was opened & cleaned, freshly rewired, adjusted and tested Sewing machine received 4 new rubber feet/cushions USA BUYER TO PAY $85 FOR FULLY INSURED SHIPPING WITH SIGNATURE REQUIRED AT DELIVERY TO THE LOWER 48 STATES. ALASKA, HAWAII AND PUERTO RICO AND U.S. PROTECTORATES WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $60. Ships via FEDEX GROUND OR UPS GROUND, MY CHOICE. ALASKA, HAWAII AND PUERTO RICO MAY HAVE TO SHIP VIA USPS GROUND ADVANTAGE IF COST IS PROHIBITIVE. CUSTOMS FEES AND/OR IMPORT TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO VERIFY.

Price: 1895 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2024-11-18T23:03:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 85 USD