Vintage Read Pleaters Smocking Gathering Machine 16 Row 10 Half - Row
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6862025 | Brand: Read |
| MPN: Does Not Apply | Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown |
Vintage Read Pleaters Smocking Gathering Machine 16 Row 10 Half-row. Condition is Very Good, Used.
This version of the machine is no longer in production from the Read Pleaters company out of South Africa. Chinese-made reproduction 16 Row machines are available for US $369. This vintage machine - complete with original Owner's Manual as shown in the photographs - is a GREAT deal. 100% of your bid benefits the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance.
A few features of the machin...e, as described on the Read Pleaters website:
Heavy-duty stable base-plate with anti-skid rubber feetExtra large side-plate opening allowing for large capacity of rolled-up fabricSimple, pin-type roller holding system allows for quick and easy needle accessComfortable and user-friendly dual handles for maximum versatilityHeavy-duty solid brass rollersCapable of handling heavy-weight fabrics
This version of the machine is no longer in production from the Read Pleaters company out of South Africa. Chinese-made reproduction 16 Row machines are available for US $369. This vintage machine - complete with original Owner's Manual as shown in the photographs - is a GREAT deal. 100% of your bid benefits the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance.
A few features of the machin...e, as described on the Read Pleaters website:
Heavy-duty stable base-plate with anti-skid rubber feetExtra large side-plate opening allowing for large capacity of rolled-up fabricSimple, pin-type roller holding system allows for quick and easy needle accessComfortable and user-friendly dual handles for maximum versatilityHeavy-duty solid brass rollersCapable of handling heavy-weight fabrics
