From left to right in all 3 photos; Eldredge decaled H5862 serial#, Worn off decal H18934# serial, National decal H53848 serial#
Two-Spool Sewing Machines made by National
Two-Spool Sewing Machines made by National
Two-Spool Sewing Machines made by National
Hi, and thanks for doing this - got me interested! I have an Eldredge Two Spool serial # H 2268, and it appears to have your number 1 (left) can. Judging by your serial #'s, mine is quite early!?? Will send a photo in a few days - need to borrow a digital camera. It'll be fun to see what you can find out
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the National Two Spool clip on Youtube, it's by Fiddleybits, and it's quite good
ReplyDeleteI've only seen one two spool in person, at the River Rat TOGA last fall. Good luck on gathering info.
ReplyDeleteI have a National Two Spool with canister type # 3. The serial number: H57867.
ReplyDeleteI have an Eldredge Two Spool also. Will check the serial number and canister type when I have daylight.
ReplyDeleteMy Eldredge Two Spool, serial number H30681, has canister type #3. The last patent date on the slide plate is Sept 16, 1913 and reads on top, MFD UNDER R.K. HOHMANN PATENTS.
ReplyDeleteI have a National Two Spool serial # H68438 has canister type #3 The last date on slide plate Sept 16,1913 MFD under R.K. Hohmann patents
ReplyDeleteI have a National Two Spool serial # H60751. It has canister type #3. The last patent date is Sept 16, 1914
ReplyDeleteAre you still gathering information and/or updating your table?
ReplyDeleteSure! If you'd like send some info, please do. Thanks!
DeleteThe three canisters, will they fit any two spool machine?
ReplyDeleteNo, Janice, you need to have the right canister for your particular style of Two-Spool.
ReplyDeleteDo you know of anywhere I could get one? I wanted this machine so bad, but don't know much about how to use it. It comes with a box of accessories, but no manual and no canister. Any ideas where I could try to find one? Thanks so much. Jan
ReplyDeleteI found the manual on line, but still searching for the canister. Can you help me at all?
ReplyDeleteHi Janice--I can imagine your frustration about the missing canister. You might keep an eye on eBay, TIA, Etsy, etc.. You also might consider joining the TreadleOn group on YahooGroups. There are a lot of antique sewing machine collectors on there that may have an extra canister. Just make sure your canister is the correct one for your model of Two Spool. Wish I had a spare for you, but I don't. Good luck!! I'm sure there is one out there somewhere.
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ReplyDeleteI just purchased H4881, with the original warranty as well.
Raisinmama...You have an early machine. May I add your machine to my data list with information about it?? Does the warranty have a date on it telling you when the machine was made? If you could send me more details about your machine, that would be great and I'll add it to our list.
DeleteThe warranty is dated February 4, 1916. You may put me on the database.
DeleteShe is now up and running. I named her after the previous owners grandmother, "Ardis". she came with the attachments in black metal box, a manual, warranty, and a wonderful cabinet.
It has a pivot bobbin cover, Eldredge on the treadle irons, canister #1. If you need pics, nozrakma@gmail.com
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DeleteHi. I just purchased my first 2-spool yesterday. H22313. If you'd like I can send you the information to add to the database and pictures if you'd like. I drove 12 hours round trip to get it. I wanted it that bad.
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ReplyDeleteHi. I left a message yesterday that I just came home with my first 2-spool sewing machine. I'll gladly send info and photos. I noticed that in my email box that my message may not have been delivered so I changed my email address and hope that you receive this message. Look forward to sharing and learning!
ReplyDeleteHi again. My email address is: quilter5185@comcast.net. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have a two spool Eldridge Sewing machine-treadle. I did not realize the spool case like yours on the left did not have the tension bar. Do you know where I can buy one? Thanks, Jane in AZ
ReplyDeleteI don't have an extra, but I'll keep an eye out for one. Could be a very tough, if not nearly impossible, thing to find. I rarely see even a canister for sale. Your best bet might be to find another canister, but be sure to get the right one for your machine. There are at least 3 different canister styles and they are NOT interchangeable.
DeleteI found this blog in doing a bit of research on the National Two Spool. I have had one before, a badged Graybar, in a bentwood case, electrified machine.
ReplyDeleteI also had a nice Eldredge Rotary, that came to me in a treadle cabinet that I had to completely rebuild. Sold the Two Spool in that treadle, to a lady who loved it more than I did. Been kicking myself ever since for letting the treadle go, as I loved using the Rotary in it!
Just recently I picked up another treadle, with a National Two Spool in it - possibly the most pristine example of the type I have ever seen. Serial number is H66493, third canister type, and it came with a full set of greist attachments, all marked 2S so they are original to the machine. Still pinching myself at this score!
I would share photos but do not know how to do that in this platform.
I'm working on my sisters Eldridge Two Spool. It is marked National Sewing Machine Company on the top and on front and back marked Eldridge Two Spool. It has the type 3 bobbin. The type 2 shuttle. Patent dates 1911-1913. Horizontal thread guide. Serial No. K53197
ReplyDeleteI picked up a beautiful National Two Spool in a plain oak 4-drawer treadle cabinet last year - serial number H66493, can type 3, slide plate, face plate guide at 45, base leg set back, hook type 3, winder for treadle type.
ReplyDeleteI got a spool can in the accessories with my Singer 319W and do not need it. I am trying to find information on whether I can sell it for anything? Thank you, Gini Daniels
ReplyDeleteI would be interested if you still have it mine is I believe a type 3 contact me at Perras@windstream.net
DeleteI have a newly acquired Eldredge Two Spool. Serial number H15143. Pivot cover plate, horizontal face plate, can type 2, hook type 2, legs set back, treadle head, no cabinet. I am trying to determine approx age and worth?
ReplyDeleteI have recently acquired an Eldredge two spool treadle serial number H2986 the machine works beautiful the cabinet was in horrible condition but with some attention I was able to at least improve its looks to where its acceptable but it is missing the canister can anyone help me locate one that is for sale
ReplyDeleteOk looks like this is what I'm missing. Any idea which of those 3 styles would be foe a western electric H11796?
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ReplyDeleteI’m going to look at a National two spool treadle next week. Word is it’s a 1925 Any recommendations on what I should look at?
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ReplyDeleteI just purchased a National 2 Spool. Serial #H39209,
ReplyDelete3 can type, horizontal thread guide, offset front leg, slide plate, old style winder. I only have the head, so I am not sure whether it is electric or treadle, how do I figure this out?
I would like to sell my National 2 Spool head to someone who would like to restore it. I am not asking much, less than a dinner for two. Can I do this on this site?
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