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Singer
Model 20 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
The wheel on this Singer toy sewing machine has 7 spokes. The
thread route is un-numbered. It is in very nice condition
and complete with the seam guide. This example also has the original
Singer table clamp! Very Good . . . . . . . $100.00 SOLD!
Singer Model
20-2 Electric Toy Sewing Machine / TSM This
unusual Singer toy is in very good overall
condition, but as is typical it barely works given the design. It could
be that the rubber 0 ring I installed is a bit too small and puts too much
pressure on it, but in general I have never seen these electric Singer toys
work smoothly or well. The
motor works, and it will turn the second friction wheel meant to engage the
machines main drive wheel, but then it goes a few turns and stops. In my
experience that is typical, and these are meant to display, not in any way
use. Nice!
Fine . . . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!!
Singer
Model 20-10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine w/ Mannequin in Case
This is in overall nice condition and is a
hard to find set. The child could design and create the perfect
fashion for her doll, all the while thinking about the real Singer she would
be buying when she grew up, or so went the marketing logic I suppose.
An unusual Singer toy sewing machine variation! Good + . . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!
Singer
Model 20 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine 1980's Turkey Model w/ Box
Singer reintroduced this model 20 in the 80's as a
commemorative of sorts. It came with the dome top you see that was
never offered on their earlier machines. For some reason they had them
made in Turkey and they are marked that on the base. The condition is
fine, noting that one of the snap latches holding the top to the base is
broken. Fine . . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
First
Model 4 Spoke
Model 20 Singer
TSM / Toy Sewing Machine in Original Box
The first model 4 spoke Singer 20 is a hard to find TSM.
They were first introduced in about 1910, and shortly later Singer changed
the design of the wheel from this one's 4 spokes to wheels with 7 and 8 spokes. This toy sewing machine is in very nice
cosmetic condition. The box has some torn seams and does show its age.
The cover graphic and the side panel writing is very nice though.
A rare opportunity to own one of the earliest and hard to find of all toy
Singer toy sewing machines! Good + . . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!
RED
Singer Model 20-10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine in Original Box
The condition of this rare toy sewing machine is second to
none. It looks to have never been used. It includes the original
instructions, proper black clamp, and the rest of what is pictured. An opportunity to own one of the hardest to find colored toy
Singer sewing machines. Very nice!!
Fine + . . . . . . . $595.00 SOLD!
Beige
Crinkle Finish Singer SewHandy in Matching Suitcase
This is yet another example of the
many variations of Singer toy sewing machines that were manufactured and marketed
during the company's long and illustrious production history. This is
the crinkle beige finish 7-spoke model SewHandy and it comes in a matching suitcase
specially fitted to hold the machine. There is even a little elastic holder
for the matching beige crinkle finish clamp. The suitcase is in very good
condition inside and out. The machine and clamp are in excellent condition.
The machine does have the thread tensioner disks, spring, and retaining nut
parts although they do not show in the picture. Included is a darling
1953 dated instruction booklet titled "How to use your Singer SewHandy:"
Don't let this great example slip by if you are looking for something special
to add to your Singer toy collection.
Very Good..........$195.00 SOLD!
1926
Singer Model 20 TSM in Original Box
This 1926 era Model 20 is in outstanding condition
and comes complete with a hard-to-find variation of the original box.
This model was produced into the 1930's and my guess is that this box was one
of the later variations that was given a more "up-to-date" look. The graphics
are super, picturing a young girl sewing little clothes on her Model 20, surrounded
by three very lifelike dolls. There is some wear to the box, but overall
it displays well. The machine itself is in excellent condition and looks
like it has seen very little use. The paint is excellent---the metal work
is still retains its mirror-like shine. The clamp is present and also
included is the original little screwdriver. If you are looking for a
really well-kept example in an unusual box, this is the one for you!
Very Good. . . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!
Singer
Model 20 4-Spoke Toy Sewing Machine in the Box
This toy sewing machine, dating from
1910, was the very first model that Singer produced. It is recognizable
by the design of the handwheel which is referred to the X-wheel or the 4-spoke.
This machine is often considered to be historically significant in that it was
the one that launched what would become Singer's incredibly successful idea
of marketing their name to generations of future sewing machine consumers.
This example is not only in excellent condition---it comes complete with the
proper original box. The proper box for this model is smaller in size
than the box that was used for subsequent models of the Singer 20, the salient
feature being that in order for this machine to fit in the box the little wooden
knob on the handwheel had to be unscrewed and removed. That probably explains
why although these early machines are seen with some degree of regularity,
so few of them with these early boxes are ever found. What was the point
of keeping the box if the machine had to be "disassembled" every time the little
girl wanted to put it away. This example looks like it saw little or no
use as it is in excellent condition and complete with its clamp. The black
paint is shiny, the gold decals are excellent, and the nickeled metalwork is
bright with no rust. The box has been reinforced with brown tape inside
the top and around the outside of the bottom, and although it shows the expected
wear at the edges it displays well. This Singer toy sewing machine is
in top-notch collector condition.
Very Good. . . . . . .$225.00 SOLD!
Smooth
Tan Finish Singer SewHandy Machine Only
If you are looking for the just the
machine pictured above in the same smooth tan finish (but without the box),
here it is. This example is also in super condition and marked "Made in
Great Britain". It features the same beige solid construction handwheel,
numbered thread routing, and upper thread tensioner. This example likewise
shows minimal signs of use.Very Good. . . . . . .$65.00 SOLD!
Unusual
French Singer Sew Handy Toy Sewing Machine in Box
These unusual colored 1950's Singer Sew Handy TSM's
are rarely found in this country, and are certainly less common than the beautiful
little red and blue American Singer toys that you are more apt to find.
I have seen the French Singers in a pale metallic green color before, but this
is another color yet. I guess I would call it a silvery metallic "mocha",
and quite different in color altogether from the shiny tan or crinkle brownish-beige
SewHandy's that you see. I have included a number of pictures so you can
get a good look at this pretty machine. Condition-wise it's very, very
nice with just a little paint missing from the edges of the clamp and from the
V-notch on the machine's base. The decals are excellent and it is complete
with the colorful French language instructions. There is also a cute French
pattern for doll clothes that has been opened but does not appear to have been
used. The box is in good condition overall with some minor edge scuffs.
If you are a serious Singer collector, this one is a must!
Very Good. . . . . . .$450.00 SOLD!
1914
Singer Model 20 TSM in the Box
This
was Singer's second model design and it features a nickel plated spiral handwheel
with 8 spokes. The thread tension regulator was added to this model (which
the earlier 1910 era 4-spoke model lacked), but the thread route is not numbered
on this model machine---that would come as an "improvement" on later models.
The groove for the table clamp is flat and squared off on this version rather
than the V-shape groove that would be seen on the next models. This example
comes complete with its table hold-down clamp and its original box. The
box that was used for this model is the same size as the one that was used for
the 1910 model, which means that in order to fit the machine in the box one
had to remove the wooden handle and screw on the wheel. (In later models
the box was made a little larger so the handle did not have to be removed for
storage.) This example is complete with the little screw driver that was
provided to remove it. This machine is in supurb condition---there
are just a couple of small nicks in the finish where the clamp was affixed,
but overall it is extremely bright and shiny and one of the nicest condition-wize
that we have had. It is complete with its seam guide (a piece that is
almost always missing) as well as the original instructions dated 1914.
The child that owned it "practiced" sewing on them, but she obviously gave up
the craft after several tries and put the machine back up on the shelf for the
next 90 years. The box shows some minor wear and the outside of the box
bottom has been carefully reinforced at the seams with wide brown paper tape
to stabilize its condition. This 1914 model is one of the harder Singer
toys to find, especially still in the box, and this example is one you are not
likely to ever find in nicer condition.
Very Good..........$250.00 SOLD!
Black
Singer Model 20-10 "SewHandy" Toy Sewing Machine in the Box
This 1950's example is in super
condition and looks as though it was hardly played with! It comes to you
in its original box and the graphics are wonderful! What little girl wouldn't
have wanted one! The machine itself is shiny and bright and complete with
its table clamp, original instruction booklet, and even its own little screwdriver.
If you are looking for condition you will not be disappointed with this one.
Very Good. . . . . . .$225.00 SOLD!
7-Spoke
Singer Model 20 Toy Sewing Machine in the Box
The discussion often arises as to
whether these little antique Singer sewing machines were salesman samples, toys,
or actual hand-operated sewing machines. In fact, because Isaac Merritt
Singer was a shrewd businessman as well as a brilliant inventor, they were marketed
in as many ways as possible. Advertisements geared toward children, especially
during the holidays, promoted them as "a way to learn the basic principles
of sewing while making Dolly's clothes", while ads directed toward adults tout
them as being "easily packed into a lady's traveling bag or suitcase, handy
and convenient for vacation use". This Singer 20 example is known as the
1922 model, and features the black painted 7-spoke handwheel with a nickel plated
rim. It does not have the thread route numbering system that was added to their
models in later years. This machine is in excellent condition with nearly
100% of the original black paint and gold decals intact, and no rust on the
metal parts. A portion of the felt on the bottom pad is missing.
But it has seen little if any use and has been carefully stored over the years,
and it includes the original clamp. The cardboard box has some scuffing,
particularly around the edges, and there is a tear forming that goes across
the box top which you can see in the pictures. The box bottom has been
reinforced with brown Kraft tape. Overall I would grade the box as pretty
good, although certainly not excellent. I often see these machines without
their boxes or clamps in antique shops priced higher than what you can buy this
one in the box for.
Very Good. . . . . . .$175.00 SOLD!
Smooth
Tan Finish Singer SewHandy in the Box
This adorable child's Singer features
the smooth tan painted finish and solid handwheel construction. The machine
is in very good condition, including the Singer decal and emblem. The
machine is marked "Made in Great Britain". But perhaps best of all is
that this example still retains its original 1950's vintage green and pink box,
along with a colorful and wonderfully illustrated "picture book" style instruction
manual. The Singer Manufacturing Company was at its peak at this time,
and their children's machines were one more way to promote the company name
and expand their worldwide sewing machine empire. The cover of this instruction
booklet, with its images of girls from around the globe, says it all!
The variety of boxes and cases that Singer produced over the years for their
toy line is a testament to their incredible popularity at that time. And
for Singer collectors today all of these variations make for a wealth of collecting
opportunity!
Good + . . . . .$175.00 SOLD!
Red
Singer Model 20-10 Sewing Machine in the Case
This magnificent red Singer SewHandy comes complete with it's fold-out case
and original instruction booklet. These colored Singers were made for
just a short period of time, and this example is in show-it-off condition.
Good + . . . . .$595.00 SOLD!
Made
in Turkey Singer Model 20 TSM
There
has been much discussion in toy sewing machine circles surrounding the classification
of this little Singer machine. Is it a genuine Singer or is it a reproduction?
Bob Campbell, in his excellent TSM online chat forum called the TSM Digest,
summed it up this way: "The made-in-Turkey is a genuine Singer. They tried
marketing the toy as a classic re-issue of the original 7-spoke. It was not
up to Singer's usual production standards, however to me it is simply not correct
to call this a reproduction since it was sold and made by Singer in the late
1980's. There are some very subtle differences between the early 7-spokes and
the K-20 (as Singer designated the made-in-Turkey.) It's not a fake ...
it's genuine Singer. In good condition it's just as valuable as the early
7-spokes and probably a little rarer since Singer produced it for relatively
fewer years than the early 7-spokes." This example is in great condition
and still with its original box with instruction manual. If you are a
serious Singer collector, this one is a must!
Good . . . . .$125.00 SOLD
Singer
Model 20-10 Sewing Machine w/ Mannequin / Box & More
The Singer Mannequin set w/ a model 20-10 sewing machine is one of the
most desirable and hardest to find of all Singer toy sewing machines
produced. It was offered to children so they could learn to love to sit at
home using their Singer sewing machine to create clothes for themselves and
their families. I wonder how many little girls at this period in the late
50's 60's were thinking about becoming fashion designers and this was their
first stepping stone to that path instead. The overall condition is very nice. In addition to the oversize suitcase to hold all the accessories and tools shown, we have a very nice 20-10 machine, the mannequin that is damage free, a pattern, and the original cloth for the first dress to be made as well as other material, the clamp and more.
This is a pretty hard to find machine that only turns up occasionally and rarely in this nice condition..
Good + . . . . . . .$495.00 SOLD!
1st
Model Singer 20 TSM Toy Sewing Machine
This is a nice example of the
Singer 20 first model TSM toy sewing machine. Nearly all the original
black finish remains, and the decals are nice as well. Dating from
1910 it has the distinctive 4 spoke crank wheel which identifies it as the
first model that Singer produced. These little machines are oftentimes
called salesman samples, but they are a toy machine and were offered as such
to plant the seed of the name in the young girl so that she would be
inclined to buy a "real" Singer sewing machine after she grew up. Very
nice!!
Very Good . . . . .$195.00 SOLD!
Singer
Red Wheel Model 20 Toy Sewing Machine
The red wheel Singer Model 20 is considered a rare machine. When
things get that reputation other people begin to think of ways to profit
from that. Here is a machine that had never ever been seen or
heard of before up
until a few years ago, and when the first few were offered up they sold
for 5 - 10 times what a typical Singer 20 brought. Most originated from one
dealer and came straight from their garage / workshop. What is
that PT Barnum saying? Suckers, con men, greed, fools and so forth.
Moral - Caveat Emptor!!!!Good + . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
French
Singer 20-10 Hammertone Finish TSM Toy Sewing Machine w/ Box This
is a rare variation of the Singer Model 20-10 sewing machine. Do
not confuse it with the common beige or light brown models you see.
This one is French and its finish is a metallic hammertone champagne finish that would
be just as unusual as the red or blue versions that you see from time to
time. The note on the bottom says that one of these is not
pictured in Glenda Thomas's books pointing further to the fact that it
is a very unusual model. Very nice!! Very Good . . . . $375.00 SOLD!
Singer
Model 20 -10 Black
Sewing Machine w/ Original Box
This Singer Model 20-10 Sewing Machine is in like
new unused condition. It has its clamp. It is the model that
only fits in its box when the wooden knob is removed. That is here
as well. It even has a package of the hard to find toy needles.
None Nicer!!
Good + . . . . . . .$195.00 SOLD!
Blue Singer 20-10 TSM Toy Sewing Machine
This is a rare variation of the Singer Model 20-10 sewing machine. Do
not confuse it with the common beige or light brown models you see, the
blue, red and green are truly rare in comparison. This example shows
minimal amounts of wear and or use. The paint is near perfect, and
it even comes with the often missing clamp. Very nice!!
Very Good . . . . .$495.00 SOLD!
Red Singer
Model 20 -10 Toy
Sewing Machine / TSM w/ Original Box
This Red Singer Model 20-10 Sewing Machine is in like
new unused condition. It has its clamp. The instruction
manual is near perfect. There are some pen marks on the box, and
some missing paper, but it looks OK. .
None Nicer!!
Good + . . . . . . .$595.00 SOLD!
Singer
Sewing Machine w/ Travel Trunk / Suitcase
This is a pretty hard to find
1930's Singer Model 20 machine in a trunk that only turns up occasionally. It appears the doll
ran away. There are clothes inside, and when we first looked marveled
at how good a job some little would-be seamstress had done making these.
Further examination turned up Made in China tags. Still they did a
nice job.
Good . . . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
1st Model 4 Spoke Singer
Model 20 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
Singer first introduced this line of toy
sewing machines in 1914. It is distinct from later models because of
the 4 spoke wheel. The condition is very nice and it shows little
signs of use or abuse. The best of the lot!! Fine. . . . . . .$250.00 SOLD!
1st Model 4 Spoke Singer
Model 20 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine in Oak Bonnet Box
Singer first introduced this line of toy
sewing machines in 1914. It is distinct from later models because of
the 4 spoke wheel. The box shown is from the right time period, but
Singer never offered it in a box. Probably explained by some loving
dad wanting to protect his investment when he gave it to his daughter. The condition is very nice and it shows little
signs of use or abuse. The best of the lot!! Fine. . . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
Black Singer
Model 20 - 10 US Made TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
This is in near mint unused / un-played with
condition. No apologies, and everything is all here and right.
It has the added bonus of being a Made in USA version while most of the ones
encountered are made in Great Britain if you had never noticed.
The little girl this was given to back in the 60's had other things on her mind or in her
future than interest in sewing.
Fine + . . . . . . .$275.00 SOLD!
Blue Singer
Model 20 - 10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine w/ Original Box
This wonderful little machine is in near mint unused / un-played with
condition. No apologies, and everything is all here and right.
The little girl this was given to back in the 50's had other things on her mind or in her
future than an interest in sewing.
Fine + . . . . . . .$595.00 SOLD!
Red Singer
Model 20 - 10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine w/ Original Mannequin Box & Doll
This wonderful little Red Singer Model 20-10 sewing machine is in near mint unused / un-played with
condition. The machine has no apologies and everything is right about
it
and it is in super condition. The original suitcase style box that the
machine and mannequin fit into is nice as well with no damage. The
hinges and clasps are good. The mannequin is in good condition with
minor wear and rub spots on the body. The stand she mounts to is present.
Because of the soft material she is made of some aspects of her anatomy are
slightly deformed, but she will look great after you have made her a new
outfit. A special combination that does not appear on the market very often. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced TSM collection!!
Fine . . . . . . $595.00 SOLD!
Singer
Model 20 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine
The wheel on this one has 7 spokes, and the thread route
is numbered. It is in nice condition.
Good . . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
Black
Singer Model 20 - 10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine w/ Suitcase Carry Case
This beautiful little 1950's black Singer
SewHandy Model 20-10 toy sewing machine is in excellent
condition. They are not often found in this original Singer
suitcase-style carry case. Think of how proud the little girl would
have been to have owned this! A great one to add to the
collection!
Fine . . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
Singer Model 20 - 10 TSM /
Black Toy Sewing Machine Carry Case
This 1950's black Singer SewHandy Model 20-10 toy sewing machine and its case are in excellent
condition. The case is a slightly different design than the suitcase
model above---this one turns into a sewing table. Another great one to add to the
collection!
Fine . . . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!
Beige
Singer Model 20 - 10 TSM / Toy Sewing Machine w/ Original Box
This wonderful little Beige / Tan Singer Model 20-10 sewing machine is in near mint unused / un-played with
condition. The machine has no apologies and everything is right about
it
and in super condition. The original box is nice as well with no damage.
Look at all the extras that come with it. Needles, the instruction
book, original clamp and more.
An opportunity for the ultimate upgrade for the advanced Singer TSM collection!!
Fine . . . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!
1950's Beige Crinkle Finish Singer SewHandy Toy Sewing Machine in Suitcase This 1950's SewHandy model is complete with it's original suitcase. There were several different styles of Singer suitcases made in addition to this style. There is also an electric version of these machines in a suitcase. This TSM is in really nice condition and will display beautifully in the toy room, the sewing room, or with the rest of your toy sewing machine collection!
Good + . . . $75.00 SOLD!
Mint Singer SewHandy in the Box The woman I bought this from told me she got it as a child in the 50's and never played with it. There is no doubt in my mind as to the truth of this story because this machine looks brand-new! It is in the kind of condition that literally takes your breath away. The stitchplate has a mirror-finish shine, and the black paint and decals are excellent. I cannot find one single flaw to tell you about on the entire machine. It is marked Made in Great Britain and features a black 7-spoke wheel. The matching black clamp is included, still in its original envelope, and there is no evidence it has ever been applied to the base of the machine. This toy's original box has just a few edge scuffs here and there. The icing on the cake is the brightly colored instruction manual, still in its original wrap. If you are looking for a Singer in the best possible condition, this one is guaranteed to satisfy!
Very Good . . . . SOLD!
Blue Singer Model 20-10 TSM in Case These brightly colored Singers were made for just a short period of time and are avidly sought after by collectors. This example is a striking robin's egg blue color and comes with its sturdy 10" x 13" x 4" blue and white fold-out case, which is a size larger than the ones that are typically found. There are also two instruction guides included---a booklet about the machine as well as a separate sheet of instructions for setting up and storing the machine in the carrying case. This machine is in excellent condition with one apology---close inspection of the handwheel reveals a very tight crack in two of the spokes. There is no sign whatsoever of abuse to this machine, and my inclination is to say that it came from the factory this way. And if you are looking for other colored Singers be sure to check out the red one I also have for sale!
Very Good . . . . SOLD!
8-Spoke Singer Model 20 Toy Sewing Machine This Singer 20 is known as the second model toy machine, featuring a nickel plated 8-spoke handwheel (later models were made with just 7-spokes), and made without the thread route numbering system that was added to the later models. This hard-to-find early toy Singer, dating from 1914, was well cared for by its previous owner and is now ready to go on display with the rest of your Singer family of machines.
Very Good . . . . SOLD!
1950's Tan Singer SewHandy Toy Sewing Machine in
Original Fold-out Suitcase
These little Singer toy sewing machines
are getting harder and harder to find. This beige or tan 1950's
SewHandy model is extra-special because it is complete with it's
original suitcase. There were several different styles of
Singer suitcases made, but this one is the hard-to-find version that doubles as both a
carrying case and an adorable "fold-out table" the child could set the
machine into so
she could do some serious sewing! It
is in really nice condition and will display beautifully in the
toy room, the sewing room, or
with the rest of your toy sewing machine collection!
Excellent . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
Singer SewHandy
Black Toy Sewing Machine in
Box This 1950's Sew Handy model
is complete in it's original box and with the original instruction
booklet. This TSM is
in really nice condition and will display beautifully in the toy room,
the sewing room, or with the rest of your toy sewing machine collection!
Good + . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!
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