Sewing machine

[ewt]

Does anyone know if an old Necchi sewing machine is worth anything in terms of antique value? Apparently it is a good machine and still goes; I have not got around to even threading it. It is obscenely heavy, very old, and apparently does not do zigzag stitch (although I believe it does go backwards, really not sure).

If it doesn't have antique value then it will be free to the first collector, but I want to make sure first that it isn't something that might fetch me £50 or so.

Comments

[ksta.livejournal.com]

it's not a table built in, like the singers, is it?

[arkady.livejournal.com]

How old is it? It might be worth something depending on age. However, like most old machinery whether or not it is deemed "antique" really depends on whether there's a collector's market for it. Unfortunately my experience with antiques is focussed more on musical instruments, furniture and jewellery. I'm not so good on gadgets.

As a guideline, new Necchis go for over £1000. It's a very pricey range of sewing machines.