1950's Essex hand crank sewing machine F/S

[Eric_Methven]

I've decided to sell my 1950's Essex hand crank sewing machine to aid my Bulgaria funds.
You can read all about the machine here (http://www.sewalot.com/essex_sewing_machine.htm). This guy has one for sale for over £50.

This is the machine that thousands of mums bought just after the war, after rationing but before mass produced clothes. There's many a dress been run up from an old pair of curtains on one of these.

Anyway, the one I'm flogging is in immaculate condition, with the original box, original instructions and guarantee card. Here's some photos.

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew007.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew002.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew003.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew004.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew005.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew006.JPG

http://www.btinternet.com/~e_methven/sewing/sm-sew001.JPG

It's a very handy little machine for odd jobs where you don't want to get the big electric machine out, or where you have no access to power. I've used it to sew canvas, cloth and thin leather. Also there is no shuttle with this type of machine as it sews with a chain stitch, so no constantly stopping and starting to refill the shuttle.

Sorry to let this machine go, but needs must.
I'm asking £30 for this which includes Paypal fees. Postage will be £6.50 in addition. SOLD

Thanks for looking

Eric

[sandbender]

I'd like that, PM sent :)

[bothyman]

Now that I like.

Looks simple enough even for me.

MickT

[Eric_Methven]

The deal's been done.

[MikeE]

Oh Bother!

[bert333]

Double bother - aaaaoooowwwww !

[xylaria]

What a beautiful sewing machine. The exposed simplistic engineering, what an utter marvel. I don't need another sewing machine, but I want it, I want it.

[Globetrotter.uk]

Wished I had kept mine, they are really great for many jobs

[sandbender]

The manufacturer is still around although they make coin slot mechanisms these days, however they still provide a copy of the downloadable copy of the manual here...

Instruction Manual (http://www.essexengineering.co.uk/userfiles/Essex_miniature_sewing_machine .pdf)

:D

More info (http://www.sewalot.com/essex_sewing_machine.htm)

[Matt.S]

I do like that... but I got a mint condition 1938 Singer 99K for £30 last week so I'm happy :D