The details on this cabinet are fabulous. I fixed the bobbin winder with a new bobbin tire, still waiting for the replacement leather belt for the treadle. Removed 116 years of four different threads on the bobbin (moldy, stinky, smoky) and will rewind some. Was able to dislodge the needle (20x1, no longer made), will see if a new needle will hold. I guess most people just collect these as antiques instead of use them and keep them in working order.... #sewingmachinerepair #sewing #antique
Sewing machine cabinet with antique sewing machine, outdoors airing out. Cabinet and machine are very clean and there are finely detailed doors
Patented July 1, 1890
My dad gave me this wee barometer/altimeter, made about 1890. Took it out in the Mull hills yesterday - it's as accurate, and smaller, than mobile phone GPS 🤩 🥰 . The longevity and reliability of this 130-year old technology seems inconcievable today. And no spurious precision! 🤓 #InstrumentationDoneRight #Altimeter #Barometer #Mull #Antique