Antique 1889, Singer Puzzle Box with Singer Attachments, Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Attachments

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We have for sale a wonderful antique 1889 Singer Puzzle Box with Singer Attachments with a thumb indent box latch that works perfectly.
The workmanship is extraordinary for this solid oak box with dovetail joints. The velveteen lined box has interior latches to secure each attachment. This particular box is designated as Style #14 for the Singer vibrating shuttle treadle machine. It is full set and only missing a couple of the screw drivers. Box is stamped with a patent date of February 19, 1889. Please see all pictures as they are part of the description.

Originally designed for use with the old Singer vibrating shuttle machines including VS-2, VS-127 and VS-128. These accessories are still used today by quilters, sewing enthusiasts and tailors. They fit the low shank Singer 15-88, 66, 99, 101, 127, 128, 201, 221, 222, and other low shank machines.

History,
The patent was applied for in 1888 by John M Griest (he spelled his name that way before he began the Greist Manufacturing Company). The patent for a ‘folding box’ was issued in 1889 to the Singer Manufacturing Co.

Accessories:
1) Under braider
2) Under braider foot
3) 5 hemmers of varying widths
4) Hemmer foot
5) Binder
6) Quilter
7) Ruffler
8) Shirring foot
9) Shirring plate
10) Tucker
11) Bias gauge
12) Scissor guide
13) 1 vibrating shuttle / bobbin
14) Stilleto



Circa: late 1800s
Marked: as noted on pictures.
Measures: 6 3/8” long x 3 3/8” wide x 3 3/8” high
Condition: There is minimal fading on the velveteen and the top edges of velveteen are loose. Little to no rust on the attachments. Box is in very good vintage condition with some signs of wear which add to the authentic charm.

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