Cupid
Toy Treadle Sewing Machine There are about
a dozen variations or different toy treadle sewing machines, both American and
European that can be found. All are pretty rare and were only made in
small numbers. The American made Cupid ranks right up there with the
hardest to find from any location. This example is in super condition. The decals are some of the best and brightest and most detailed that can be found on any toy treadle sewing machine. The maker was the Cupid Mfg. Co. and was based in Chicago. From the look and style I assume these are from shortly after the turn of the century. Glenda Thomas shows several in her second book from some large collections, none with as nice decals as this and has a bit more info on the company and some of their advertising.
A very nice example that will be sure to be a highlight of any collection.
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Very Good / Exc. ........ $3250.00 SOLD!
IOWA-CUPID
Eldredgette Child-Size Antique Toy Treadle Sewing Machine
This small toy treadle sewing machine was produced by the
National Sewing Machine Co. of Belvedere IL. They were the outfit that also made the
line of cast iron machines named Stitchwell that can be found. These
machines date from just after WWI and into the 20's. I assume it was
the Great Depression that put an end to their manufacture.
Both
the Stitchwell, and the Eldredgette are found on this Mission Oak style
wood stand. I assume that you can also find other similar machines by this
same firm, like the Wee, American Girl, and all the other Stitchwell look
a-likes that are around but I have never seen or had any of these.
The condition of the machine is very nice. The name decal is super and
the paint has just a few minor chips. The top has a ruler decal on the
front edge and this shows some wear, so we know that this was a played with
and loved toy. A nice example of a hard to find sewing machine, in
nice condition.
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Very Good ........ $1395.00 SOLD!
NPA-ELDTT-1
Ideal Child-Size Antique Toy Treadle Sewing Machine
The "Ideal Toy Treadle Sewing Machine is a very nice
piece of 19th century Americana.
In Glenda Thomas's first book on toy
and miniature sewing machines she has one pictured and has a lot of info
about the two different manufacturers having made these. Her
research also reveals that well known
outfits like Marshall Fields of Chicago were distributers. The ads
she cites are from the late 1890's and include one from the Youths
Companion, and the Ladies Home Journal. She even pictures one of these
ads in the back of the book and it shows that this machine sold for the
whopping sum of $5.00 when it was first offered.
The condition is
very nice. There is not a lot of decoration, but there never was.
This machine was marketed as not just a toy to be played with, but also a a
machine to be used by not only the child, but the mom, or even the servant.
It was a very utilitarian machine and offered that way. The stand is very nicely done, with
the name Ideal in cast out or cut out letters like one finds in certain wrenches or
other pieces of decorative cast iron from this era. The treadle is especially well done and
rivals those in detail and finish found on real treadles from this era.
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Very Good ........ $1895.00 SOLD!
SACB-IDL-1