Welcome to the fascinating world of Antique and Vintage sewing machines.
Our collection includes sewing machines made in both Europe and North America, and on the following pages you will find information about many of the companies that manufactured sewing machines as well as photographs of various types of machine that were produced
simply click on one of the links to the right to find out more.
Europe's first sewing machine manufacturer established in 1852 was Bradbury & Co and we have undertaken years of research into this company much of which is presented HERE
Research
If you come across a period advertisement, price list etc (dated or not) this may provide further information which would help enhance the accuracy of this site and it would be helpful if you could let us have a copy.
We buy individual or bound copies of "The Journal of Domestic Appliances & Sewing Machine Gazette" or similar trade publications such as "The Sewing Machine and Cycle News". Any condition considered. Please Contact Us with details
Preservation
We are seeking additional machines to preserve, especially early cast base or unusually shaped ones not currently represented in the collection. Please click here to see the list of machines we are particularly looking for.
Donations
We buy individual or bound copies of "The Journal of Domestic Appliances & Sewing Machine Gazette" or similar trade publications such as "The Sewing Machine and Cycle News". Any condition considered. Please Contact Us with details