Monday, May 16, 2011

Kayser Sewing Machine

People started sewing as long as 20,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age. The first sewing needles were made of bones or animal horns. Archaeologists have discovered bone needles with eyes, used to sew together skins and furs, dating back to this time.

Earlier, in 1755, Charles Weisenthal, a German inventor, devised the first sewing machine needle, but did not produce a complete machine. In 1790, the first workable sewing machine was invented and patented by the British inventor, Thomas Saint. His machine was meant to be used on leather and canvas. Since then, several inventors had attempted to improve the sewing machines by creating their own "more advance" and practical machines to the world wide.

Well, I didn't get much information about this unique sewing machine from my collection. Just from a very simple research, this type of sewing machine was first invented in Germany from an inventor named John Kayser. The very first German zigzag sewing machine like this were invented in 1882.

Guess what....... This machine is still in a good condition and can still be used perfectly!!! :)


Picture 1
Kayser sewing machine with the casing.



Picture 2
The key hole with key inserted.



Picture 3
The key to open the casing.



Picture 4
Kayser sewing machine.



Picture 5
Kayser sewing machine.



Picture 6
Kayser sewing machine.
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 4, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    You have a beautiful 1800s vibrating-shuttle sewing machine. These are always good quality and fun to use. So long as you have a few bobbins around, they're still very practical.

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    1. enticzApril 6, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you so much scheong. Im glad you enjoy reading my blog... :)

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    2. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 3:20 PM

      I have found one in an antique shop, but not sure what a fair price would be to pay for such a machine. The number stamped on the gold metal area is 597365. Can you share your thoughts please?

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    3. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:47 AM

      Its 1899-1902 about mine is 647471 and its 1903

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    4. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Its 1899-1902 about mine is 647471 and its 1903

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    5. J. CasabóAugust 31, 2019 at 12:16 AM

      You can see http://ismacs.net/pfaff/pfaff_manufacture_dates.html

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  2. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Hi, I found my grandmathes which is similar to yours. How do you know how old the machine is?

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2014 at 4:31 PM

      It's a vibrating shuttle sewing machine. They stopped making these in the 1950s and 60s. It's a sewing machine design that's over 150 years old.

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    2. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:51 AM

      Serial number on little plate on front will tell 5begininnigs are before and 6 after 1900

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    3. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Serial number on little plate on front will tell 5begininnigs are before and 6 after 1900

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    4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2017 at 3:13 AM

      My Kayser portable sewing machine has serial #1321598. I believe it was purchased new in Holland in 1914 by my great grandmother. It looks just like the one above. Can anyone tell me anything about it?

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    5. UnknownOctober 1, 2020 at 1:52 AM

      Did you ever find out the year and current price to buy this machine? I have one with a serial number close to yours so i would assume it would be similar. Dan chips9838@verizon.net

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  3. UnknownSeptember 11, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    I have one of this! I think is the same moddel!

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  4. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    I have this model too replaced on table and footpedal working i think it about 1900- 1910

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  5. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    I have this model too replaced on table and footpedal working i think it about 1900- 1910

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  6. UnknownDecember 22, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    i have sewing machine GEBRUDER KAYSER. 718524 3..... KAYSERSLAUTERN. 170 YEARS OLD. what it costs???

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  7. UnknownFebruary 9, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Hello.i have Kayser with serial 1411403 maybe any knows how old is it?

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  8. SW Ontario CanadaMarch 23, 2017 at 11:33 PM

    My Mother in law is asking about her mother's Kayser portable sewing machine in a wooden case, purchased in the Netherlands. Serial number is 400881. Can you provide the circa, or is there a Kayser data base to look them up?
    Thank you.

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  9. BirdbrainAugust 18, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    My "new" Kayser has serial number 14095.
    Email any information about age of the machine to:
    1957.kaye@gmail.com

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  10. Khurshed LawyerOctober 9, 2017 at 11:26 PM

    Hi.. i am from Mumbai India in possession Of Various Antiques Including a Kayser 111619... Need to now get it sold and am seeking help in getting a good rate from anybody genuinely interested in Antiques.

    Also, in Possession of Some Good Paintings/Photographs, a Sunbeam Original Cycle & Gabbards Radiogram and MultiFrequency Philips Radio from Years galore as a set.

    Anybody Keen or With a desire to help may pls connect on rytin2kc@gmail.com

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  11. UnknownJuly 21, 2018 at 1:26 AM

    My Grandma got a Kayser like this as her wedding gift in 1918. Since then the machine was in constant use till late 80s, when hand crank gear wore so much the crank was no longer usable. Otherwise, the machine was still in perfect order. There was no job it couldn't do: wool coats, leather, upholstery, felt. Clank of Grandma's Kayser is one of my fondest childhood memories.

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  12. UnknownJuly 21, 2018 at 1:28 AM

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  13. UnknownNovember 17, 2018 at 2:36 AM

    658949 is the serial number of my kayser how old is the machine. My still in good working order.

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  14. nora soaresOctober 10, 2019 at 9:46 AM

    Nora Soares Oct.9 2019 6:30 PM

    I have no idea how to find what year my KAYSER is but if anyone can help me I would appreciate it. The # is 1227601.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 17, 2019 at 1:42 AM

    I have just been given a Kayser, all metal, serial 00226802. Any idea how old is this machine?

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  16. UnknownOctober 1, 2020 at 1:17 AM

    I just picked up a Kayser serial number 1383997 in VG condition and attached to a cabinate. i am looking for a possible year and what would an average cost for this machine be? If anyone has any ideas please email me at chips9838@verizon.net. thank you dan

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  17. cleoAugust 9, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    Hello,
    My husbund has a Kayser 1 311 819.
    From the list is 1913-1914 (http://ismacs.net/pfaff/pfaff_manufacture_dates.html#).
    I did not know is so old!
    It´s beautifull and it works well.
    Cleo

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  18. gbwhatsapp apkAugust 24, 2021 at 7:45 PM

    very good quality posts thanks for shearing. usha sewing machine review

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  19. Jo MercerSeptember 27, 2021 at 5:51 AM

    I just picked up a Kayser transverse shuttle in treadle with coffin lid, serial number 324798.

    Where did you find this information about Kayser sewing machines? I haven't been able to find much.

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