I learnt to sew on my Mum’s singer sewing machine that she bought when she was first married in 1961. She updated to a more modern machine in the 1980’s and we no longer have her old Singer. I recently spotted this Vintage Singer 99K Machine on Gumtree and it reminded me of my Mum’s machine. I love the sturdiness of Singers – cast iron and beautifully housed in a walnut case.
I looked up the serial number and this beauty was made in February 1951. The gold decals and intricate detailing on the machine is wonderful. This particular model is electric and is operated by a knee lever.
I was thrilled to discover that the machine is in perfect working order and even came equipped with the original accessories box. It was in the care of the daughter in law of the original owner and it has been very well loved and cared for over the years.
This gorgeous Singer 99K will take pride of place in my sewing room.
I love the little key to lock the cover in place.
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That is gorgeous — where did you find the serial number? I’ve got one that looks a lot like yours, but way more beat-up. 🙂
The serial number is below the gold label.
Love this post of vintage Singer Sewing machine I still have my mother’s . This is the first one with the knee leaver that I came across.
Mine has that as well. The hours of sewing she had done on her Singer over the years was unbelievable she was a dressmaker.
Thanks for sharing your photos and history of the machine.
So love this .what a story it could tell
I think I have 1964 model. But no foot pedal or key to open box. Would love to know if it works.
You can use the opener of a bully beef tin to open the machine. It looks the same as on photo.
Wow, just discovered this post.
I was a singer dealer from 1953 for 45 more years. Your machine is a 99k13, in a 195 base and cover (no reverse). Remember it well.
Hellllo, oh my goodness, we have the same machine, do you by chance still know anyone who ho would be interested in buying it ? Or anyone else who i could ask ?
Thank you for your help.
Regards Babs
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Hi Wally!
I have a “hand- driven” type of this with a serial number of 1053447.
What do you think, how old can it be?
Greetings from Hungary.
Szabi
Hi Szabi,
I am not sure if anyone else has replied but I just checked a list of dates of Singer sewing machines and the number you give would put it at 1873.
I’m not sure if I can post a screenshot of the page or the website here.
We have a Precision Super Deluxe sewing machine looks like a singer no markings to indicate it is. Would be nice to find an instruction booklet
Oh my goodness!!!! This is exactly the same model Singer as my Mum had and I learnt on. She bought it in 1950. The knee speed control and case are the same. It was so heavy I can remember her waiting for Dad to lift it for her when she’s was pregnant. She sewed beautifully and made all our clothes with it but eventually traded it for a Bernina. Thankyou for the memory
I have one and its in a singer table to. I wish i knew the value of it. The only thing its missing the belt.
Hello and Merry Christmas!!!
I need one machine like this, old model, electric, metalic, not plastic. Are refurbished? How much costs? Thanks.
Just foud one like new in a swapmarked. It got an electrical foot pedal. I love it!
I have a machine similar to this but it needs rewiring. Also it doesn’t have a foot control or a knee lever. Intrested in finding out how to get parts.
I just got given a 99k from my partner. No reverse and electric. I dont know much about them as I started on a bigger machine.
Your machine is in beautiful condition.
My mother taught me to sew on an identical machine which I still have. She trained as a dressmaker in Melbourne in the 1930s. I have just found a chart that gives all the model numbers and their dates. My mother’s has an EC prefix and is dated 1939.
When we lived in the Adelaide Hills in the 1950s a bush fire came very close to the house. The only thing my mother took from the house was the sewing machine and a wedding dress she was making at the time.
We just acquired this exact same machine . I tried looking up info by serial number , says no match found . I did find on one site where is said this serial number what made in 1935 . Trying to find info on how to thread the machine .
I have a 1956 singer model 15-125. Serial number is AM620646. Can anyone tell me about it. Value? It’s in excellent condition. Has all attachments. Has manual. It’s the table machine. Machine hidden inside table. Tan woo. Light green machine. Even has a matching green sewing chair I guess u would call it. Lift cushion storage underneath. Its beautiful. Please help can send pics.