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CONDITION
Used vintage condition. The machine has been cleaned, oiled and tested. It runs and successfully sews a continuous straight stitch, as shown in the accompanying pictures.
Cosmetic wear includes scratches, finish marks and noticeable decal loss on the sewing bed. It has not been professionally serviced or electrically inspected. Please examine all photographs carefully.
Vintage 1946 Singer Featherweight 221-1 portable sewing machine, serial number AG607071.
This classic black Singer Featherweight has been cleaned, oiled and tested. The motor operates properly, and the machine successfully produces a continuous straight stitch. The accompanying video shows the machine operating and sewing.
The machine retains its attractive scrolled faceplate, folding extension table and much of its original gold decoration.
It does show honest cosmetic wear from age and use, including scratches, finish marks and noticeable decal loss on the sewing bed. Please use the photographs as an important part of the condition description.
INCLUDED
• 1946 Singer Featherweight 221-1 sewing machine
• Original Type III carrying case
• Period Singer Featherweight top tray from a similar-era Type IV case; not confirmed as original to this particular case
• New compatible replacement power cord and foot controller
• Metal bobbin
• Empty vintage 39¢ Singer oil can
• Other small accessories shown in the photographs
The case is included and the latches close, but there is no key.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE
The machine has been cleaned, oiled and function-tested by the seller. It has not been professionally serviced, restored or electrically inspected by a sewing-machine technician. It was operating and sewing properly when photographed and recorded.
The accessory tray is a genuine period Singer Featherweight tray from a similar-era case, but it is not original to this particular Type III case.
Please review all photographs before purchasing as they are part if the description.