Can't seem to get picture attached. Went to an estate sale and they have a Vicking sewing machine in working order for $75. Its old. Color green. Says Haskvona or something on it. Made in Sweeden. Lady is holding it for me. Is it worth it????
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Can't seem to get picture attached. Went to an estate sale and they have a Vicking sewing machine in working order for $75. Its old. Color green. Says Haskvona or something on it. Made in Sweeden. Lady is holding it for me. Is it worth it????
Well I guess I got the pic........just wrong thread!!!!
Perhaps Husqvarna..................not a collector, but several here are. They'll hop on and let you know, but I'd say YES!
If it works I'd pay $75 for it!
Well, I bought it. The estate lady said she would have bought it if she had the room for it. Sews beautifully! Its so heavy!!!! It is in excellant shape. No scratches or anything. The metal labels say"Husqvarna Vapenlabriks AB Sweden. .....if anyone is interested.
By the way, how do you start a new thread in diff catagories? I cannot figure it out!!!! Help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Jean Marie
A very good deal at $75! I believe this is a Husqvarna Viking Class 33 - 10 machine. Hopefully you also got a manual and small green metal box with accessories? If not there are antique sewing machine manuals available for sale online. I think (not sure) this is an industrial grade machine, very heavy duty. It should sew forever with proper maintenance. Be sure to follow the oiling guidelines very carefully! I think this model was made in the late 40s to 60s before they switched to oilless engineerying.
You are right. I just did some internet searching and mine is the 33-10 industrial. Sadly no I did not get any accessories or manual. Will have to search for that. I seen one on e-bay in poor shape going for $350. After the reviews I seen, I won't want to sell it. I think its going to serve me well for quilting. Very heavy duty.
Thankyou for the info!
Guess what???? I called the lady from the estate sale and she found the book, the little green tin and some other feet. She just dropped it off! I am so happy!!!!!!
Congrats. What a great find.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean Marie
Yay!! So glad you found the accessories. A few years ago I was at a barn sale and saw one of those babies. It had everything with it. I guess I didn't have my noggin screwed on straight that day, because I passed it up at $35. Now I just shake my head, because I have never seen one as nice since, including the domestic machines from that era. After I got home I looked it up online, which is how I knew what you found. And started kicking myself. You are very lucky to get it. BTW, Husqvarna was the first machine to do a zig zag stitch. Back in the day, they were the best. Have fun with your bargain beauty!
Good for you Jean Marie. Sounds like you made an awesome find.
That is about the same way I came across my Necchi earlier this year except I didn't have to go any further than my neighbors. Sadly, it was seized. Luckily MM was able to clean her and she purrs like a kitten now!
What a great deal you got. Enjoy!
That is so cool. It is an old style and perfect for decoration if not in use! But great that it is workable! And the old ones made of metal...work horses through and through. I have a 1985 Singer...not a single problem. My new 2011 Singer...few problems and just not that happy with the plastic...through and through! I knew Husqvarna bought and now owns Singer (and Brother) but I thought that was rather recent...guess not! Good luck with it!