Singer 221 Featherweight AF48 (see photo gallery of this machine)
Item #: 4759
Model: Class 221K
Distinctive Feature: Pristine AF
Badge Issue Date:
Rating: 48/50 (American Scale)
Equipped with original 110-volt
Description:
It is difficult to restrain our enthusiasm for this museum quality piece. The brilliant luster of the finish is breathtaking. Scroll face plate, chrome trim, unblemished decals, nickel balance wheel, original case, attachments and motor are all sensational. This pristine AF appears to have been used only once or twice by the only owner she ever had. The only mentionable flaw with this machine is that if one catches the light just right one can detect slight scuffing of the finish on a couple of places on the extension bed. Although scarcely noticeable, we are forced to deduct 1 point from the 20 maximum points for cosmetic value.
Notice several features about Featherweights of this era. The AF 48 has the newer scroll face plate, a numbered tension knob, the full length case tray, leather handled case, nickel balance wheel, all chrome trim, and high high light decals. Within 18 months, many of the features that set this machine apart were to disappear from the Featherweight. Every detail of this machine is original.
This particular case deserves some special mention. AF case handles are notorious for showing wear. Although they are of a sturdy mechanical design, they tend to fray at the edges, thus they are often wrapped with black tape. This case and handle, while admittedly not in “as new” condition, are as close to mint as any we have seen.
By the way, this machine was made to be used and it is in perfect running order.
Pristine Package includes:
1.) Original owner’s manual
2.) Hinged Presser Foot (fitted)
3.) Ruffler
4.) Hemming Foot
5.) Edge Stitcher
6.) Binder
7.) Gatherer
8.) Adjustable Hemmer
9.) Original Singer Oil Can
10.) Singer Screwdriver
11.) Singer Accessory Box
12.) Three Singer Bobbins
13.) Singer Case Accessory Tray