1872 Howe sewing machine with cabinet

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Posted by blitalian
14 years ago
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This is a 1872 Howe sewing machine I just purchased from an estate sale.  It is in ok condition and has the brass seal.  Cabinet is in good condition as well.  I do not have the owner's manual, but found a downloadable version online.  I know very little about these machines.
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium cast iron/wood
Distinguishing marks Elias Howe Jr. Brass seal
Condition Good
Date Period 1872
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 14 years ago

Here's a great link for you regarding the Howe machines:

http://www.ismacs.net/howe/the_howe_sewing_machine.html

I've not seen very many come up for sale at auction to base a recent value for one.
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henfitz 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

My great great great grandmother had a sewing machine just like this. I am looking to buy one like it for myself. (I played with it as a child). If you  ever deside to sell it please keep me in mind. Thank you and happy sewing.

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