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Antique Questions Forum / Is this site helpful?

« on: February 24, 2004, 08:25:45 am »

I am fairly new to this site, but can empathise with raddman regarding information given.  If a person cannot find relevant information on the net themselves before coming to this forum and responders know where to find such info on the net, they should be prepared to share a site or two with the questioner.  

Also some information being provided by antique dealers (who you would expect to be experts) appears to be highly questionable.

All in all though, this is a very good site.  Responses are very timely and I have finally found the answer that I have been searching for thanks to D&B Antiques.  However, I did wonder why they would think that I would have had my brand name wrong (Victor, not Vickers) when I have the machine here in my house and can clearly see the name on it.  Further, I had found much info on the net relating to Victor machines, but they were all American, not English.  I have not seen reference to any "Vickers" machines during my searches of antique sewing machines, so it seemed an odd question!

   

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Antique Questions Forum / Victor Sewing Machines(UK)

« on: February 20, 2004, 08:35:38 pm »

No, not Vickers, VICTOR.  The machine is definitely a Victor.  Would a photo assist?

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Antique Questions Forum / Victor Sewing Machines(UK)

« on: February 20, 2004, 05:50:30 am »

missfitz@iinet.net.au
I have an antique or vintage Victor Sewing Machine from Manchester, England.  I don't know the history of this particular machine and I am having difficulty finding relevant info on the net.  

It is old (but I am not certain just how old), treadle type, in its own cabinet.  It is black with ornate gold flowers painted on it.
 
I am interested in determing the age and value of this machine.  Any suggestions/info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation.