The Original Price Of A 128K Singer Sewing Machine 1919

[balloney]

I have discovered my Grandmothers 128 K Singer sewing machine.
Her mother would have bought it for her when she was 16 years of age.
They could have purchased it in Liverpool at a Singer shop. ( Location not known )
The money came from her half - brother Percy Gardiner Spargo DCM. ( As per Probate )
Who died in a taking off accident in Greece, September 1918. ( RFC / RAF )

How would I find the correct price of purchase at 1919.

Thank you.

[Mamyalynne]

Try contacting Singer themselves, they may have a History archive.

[dannyk13]

Is it this one?. The price paid is in dollars,but it will give you some ides of the price/
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/142201-singer-treadle-sewing-machine-1919

[Mamyalynne]

I think that is what someone has recently paid, not bought in 1919 Danny.

[dannyk13]

Haven't found the price in 1919 but in 1929 the 128 k was £9-10-0
https://oldsingersewingmachineblog.com/2011/11/20/vintage-singer-cabinets-treadle-bases-and-1929-uk-prices/

[Etch]

An interesting link, Danny, thanks. I've just got a Singer 99K Hand Machine working again. Vintage 1930 according to its serial number and looks exactly like the one shown here:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1935-singer-99k-hand-crank-1816890399
The hook mechanism was seized up but some penetrating oil got it moving again. I'm amazed at how well it sews, quietly and smoothly - obviously built to last in those days