![]() ![]() So, if you find one, and the decals look even in reasonably good condition, you can find a beautiful sewing machine underneath. You will find many machines in this condition, or even worse. ![]() Its dirty… and even though the decals show through and don’t look too bad, the real beauty… shades of rich colors and fine details lie underneath this dirt. Lets take a look at the condition of the machine before cleaning… So I am going to go over the steps I took to complete the cleaning and feel satisfied with the result. This is no different, I already know that I cannot polish or rub any defects out of the surface. I previously mentioned that any cleaning project needs to have a reasonable expectation for the outcome. The machine can still be cleaned to an acceptable level with a few simple steps. This means that the decals are highly susceptible to damage if the machine is cleaned too aggressively. It is not unusual in that almost all of the shellac Singer applied to protect the lacquer paint and decals is gone. There is some slight decal wear, but the full panorama of the “Sphinx” decals keep your brain busy enough to fill in the loss… it is not readily noticeable. It is kind of unusual in its condition because the decals are in fantastic condition for its age. Manufactured in 1918 this machine has achieved antique status. Well, I thought that this Singer Model 15K was a perfect example to show you. ![]() I previously posted a blog on cleaning a vintage Singer sewing machine, but I did not show you what kind of results you can expect to obtain. ![]()
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