Best $60cad spent

Let me introduce you to my treadle machine made in Guelph Ontario in 1890 by Charles Raymond

I was thrilled to get it, it was not seized up but the machine was just gooped from years of oil and lubricant and not in use

 I was excited to see the Manufacture name on the sewing cabinet when the machine folded away.

I learned a ton from vintage sewing machine facebook groups and got her shinny as can be and Ben taught me how to treadle and he replaced the belt. She glides through fabric and is a fantastic addition to my other 2 vintage singer machines. The decals are a bit worn but I have revived them as best as I can be. I don't want to disturb the decals but also want them to show their age. I actually obtained the machine from the original owners daughter who had no used it. I was advised on how to treat the cabinet to keep it nice and oiled and slick looking. The owners treated this treadle well. I also waxed the treadle irons see how shinny they are!