Who made this machine for Montgomery Ward and when? This my great grandmother's sewing machine that I recently inherited. I remember sewing with it when I was very young. Haven't been able to find information, just some pictures.
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This particular Montgomery Ward sewing machine has an original patent date of Nov. 30, 1886. I found it in an online auction by the unique flowering detail on the arm.
Here is the link:
www.icollector.com/
Montgomery Ward made their own machines. They started in 1873. Your machine was made between then and the early 1920s. Here is an excellent article. silverbobbin.com/
I found an antique Montgomery Ward Treadle sewing machine that looks like yours kraftauctions.hibid.com/
It is not in very good condition, but with original table, was sold at an auction for $40.
I found an identical looking sewing machine made by Montgomery Ward & Co. and in the original solid oak cabinet: Antique Montgomery Ward Treadle Sewing Machine www.icollector.com/
Thanks! I have the metal base and coffin lid. It does have the Nov. 30, 1886 date on the machine.
Thanks for the info. Patent date on my machine is Nov. 30,1886. I have the metal base and coffin lid as well.
This vintage sewing machine, purchased in its time cost under $20. Montgomery Ward produced there own sewing machines, often sold through mail order. To sell a vintage/value a vintage machine, would typically falls between $50 - $200, depending on age, condition, and in working order.
This machine has a pat. Date of Nov.1886. I have the metal base and the coffin lid as well. From everyone's answers it looks like I have a National Sewing machine.
I'm not sure what parts of this machine you actually have as the pictures that I see are only of the machine and drawers from a pedestal cabinet. Do you have the full treadle machine?
It may be nice to know the value but it appears you are more interested in the history of your great-grandmother's machine.
This link has a lot of information about the Mongomery Ward Company and their sewing machines.
Here are a couple of quotes to get you started:
"Montgomery Ward included sewing machines in its sales catalog for over a hundred years, but the company did not make any of these appliances. Instead, they re-branded and marketed products made by other manufacturers.
Montgomery Ward sold badged sewing machines. This means that they bought and rebranded products manufactured by other companies. Manufacturing companies placed bids to win the right to make these appliances."
silverbobbin.com/
I would recommend that you check out these sites as they have very knowledgeable members that can usually answer any question about a vintage sewing machine.
This Montgomery Ward sewing machine w/ oak cabinet had a patent date of Nov. 30, 1886. The sewing machine sold for $125 in 2014:
www.icollector.com/
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