Description
Rare Vintage 1951 Singer Model 15K88 Hand Crank Sewing Machine – Kilbowie Scotland
Step back in time with this beautiful, mechanically pristine piece of sewing history.
This Singer Model 15K88 was officially commissioned on December 18, 1951, at the legendary Kilbowie manufacturing plant in Clydebank, Scotland (Serial No. EH013395).
This robust, heavy-duty cast-iron machine is a gorgeous example of post-WWII domestic engineering. It features a glossy black enamel finish adorned with the classic gold-toned "Symptom / Scroll" filigree decals and the signature brass Singer manufacturing trade medallion.
Equipped with its original mechanical hand crank assembly and a polished wooden handle, this machine requires absolutely no electricity to run.
It features the advanced 15K88 drop-feed subclass mechanism, allowing the operator to lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, quilting, and darning.
What’s Included:
Singer 15K88 Sewing Machine: Mounted securely inside its original wooden base cabinet.
Original Attachment Box:
Bright green cardboard vintage Singer box packed with original low-shank presser feet (including the adjustable hemmer, binder foot, gathering foot, multi-slotted binder, and original flat stamped-steel adjustment wrench).
Original Instruction Manual: A rare, intact, vintage Dutch user manual (Aanwijzingen voor het gebruik der Singer Naaimachine No. 15K88) distributed by Singer Maatschappij N.V.Extras:
Vintage Class 15 flat metal bobbins and a collectible German-made Prym "Sharps" needle packet.
Condition Note:
Mechanically excellent. The hand crank turns smoothly, the handwheel operates flawlessly, and the needle bar/shuttle hook move in perfect synchronization.
The black enamel paint retains an excellent glossy shine with only minor age-appropriate surface dust and light patina on the wooden base.
Decals are bright and fully legible.Perfect as a functional heavy-duty leather/denim stitcher, a historic centerpiece for a sewing room, or a striking rustic display piece.
