Description: Model 99K The Singer 99 was a sturdy and reliable machine that was easy to use. It became very popular with occasional home users because at 22lbs (10kg), it was more manageable than 'full size' machines and it came in a storage case. In 1921 the company introduced the option of a Singer electic motor making the 99K the first portable electric machine. The 99's are a 3/4 sized machine, basically a mini-version of the 66, and this model was one of the first sewing machines advertised to be totally "portable." Although at about 25 lbs in the case, it's not quite as portable as a modern lightweight machine or even a featherweight. Since this is a "portable" machine, it has an ingenious way of storing all of the extras. Inside the wooden case is a space for the attachment box and a place for a metal bar shaped like a question mark. The metal bar is a knee control, attaching to the front of the wooden base and taking the place of a foot control! It is a pretty cool way to sew, no chasing after a foot as it walks away from you on the floor. The first model 99's produced were hand cranks, which could be converted to electricity by the bolting on of an electric motor with either a knee controller or foot controller. Later 99K's had factory fitted motors, with optional lights and foot controllers and smaller flywheels. The size of the flywheels changed over the decades, as did the motors and belts. Some models were fitted with knee instead of foot controllers, but these are not as popular. The design of the bobbin winders was also changed towards the end of its production life; along with the changing of the face plate from the 'Egyptian' scroll to the striated version in the mid 1950's. 1921-1924 SINGER SEWING MACHINE MODEL 99K-13 WITH WOODEN CASE COLLECTIBLE ANTIQUE Size: OS SINGER Singer Sewing Machine Information 1924- First year they used a motor to power their machine. Model 99K-13 Volts 100-110 cycles 60&D.C. Amp: .6 Catalog B.T.7 Serial # 420543 Motor #4255826 Couplet Made in Simanco,USA Light works as does included knee pedal and wooden box. Box lock missing but a screw driver turned, will open it. When knee is used there is a humming and indication that it is jammed in some way. The wheel works, there is a needle and threading through the bobbin. Cosmetically in good shape.
Price: 199 USD
Location: Hammonton, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-02-18T03:45:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
