How much is an 1878 Singer sewing machine worth?

Answer 1

Vintage sewing machines are valued much like vintage automobiles. Just saying you have a 1871 Singer sewing machine is not enough to establish the value. Several other factors must be considered: - Condition: Is it a rusty hulk, or shiny, showroom shape? - Model: Each manufacturer made several machines for different pocketbooks, just as with autos, the luxury models usually retain their value better than the utility models. - Configuration: Is your old machine mounted in a treadle base, or was it converted to electrical operation and moved to a portable carrying case? Often, the treadle cabinet is worth more than the machine itself! - Accessories: Does the machine have its instruction manual and full complement of accessories that came with it? Are there any additional accessories that were purchased later? Then there are other issues that can affect the selling price of a vintage sewing machine: - Location: If you live in an upscale U.S. neighborhood, probably very few buyers will be interested in an average condition old sewing machine. If you live in an area with a large number of lower income families, they might want an old, reliable sewing machine to actually sew on. - Furniture value: If your machine is in a nice wood cabinet, some may be interested in it purely for its decorative value. Others will shy away because they don't have room for a cabinet or it does not match their décor. Some buyers will only want a portable model they can stash away in a closet when not in use. - Shipping: If you are only willing to sell locally, your market will be limited. If your machine is small enough to ship, listing it on Ebay might bring a quicker sale and higher price. Speaking of Ebay, that is probably the best place to research prices for old sewing machines. Look for machines of the same model and age, in the same condition. Note the accessories that come with it and see how closely your item matches the Ebay item.

Answer 2

depends. r u sure its from 1868. because really sewing machines were just starting to come out and if you do have one you could get a really highprice for it, in the thousands. if its a later model (most likely from the edwardian period) your only looking at £200.00 maximum. hope fully its really from 1868 because a lot of seam stress at the time broke the sewing machines for fear of loosing the jobs, meaning that any surviving machines are really rare!

Answer 3

A 1954 Singer 201 (without the k) sold for $354. Not quite 1960 but it's close :)

Answer 4

how much is a singer sewing marchine worth from 1913,

Answer 5

Nothing, it would be used for scrap...