By World War 2, the Singers were actually producing guns and bullets as a priority to sewing machines – which they only continued making in their spare time. Popularity only grew and factories opened worldwide. After opening a local factory in Glasgow, in 1867, the machines were flying off the shelves. The Singer brand is synonymous with being the best in the business. Please let me know if you have any questions. The drawers even contain a few dress patterns and other odds and ends! The machine belonged to my husband's family. Table: 4 side drawers, 1 center drawer, folding top Working condition: Excellent, with original bobbin and many other parts, action is very good, just needs leather drive belt (~$7 only) Isaac Singer boasts a unique story as detailed here, and was a pioneer of the sewing industry.Ĭosmetic Condition: Excellent, oak and iron and gold design on machine Isaac Singer was the founder of the company, and was the first to create treadle powered, belt powdered and eventually electricity powered machines. The table is solid carved oak, the treadle is iron. More Thank you for your interest in Victorian Era 1909 working Singer sewing machine iron treadle carved oak table (1909, per serial number). Thank you for your interest in Victorian Era 1909 working Singer sewing machine iron treadle carved oak table (1909, per …