![]() And in addition to all those vibrant colors and the unparalleled ability to sew - you have a complete package of beautiful extremely well functioning machine, Vintage Singer restored carrying case and the set of rare back clamp attachments. So, what possibly could be better ? "Patek Philippe" from reliability and engineering stand points and Grande Champagne XO Cognac from the amount of pleasure one would experience just to look at this machine ! The paint and decals are amazingly crisp and still remained almost intact with only a few decal and paint blemishes and some chips on the surface. I personally would like to relate to it in the Cognac’s terms - it is most definitely equal to XO Grande Champagne. But we are, the sewing machine collectors, sure prefer a beautiful features on the antique sewing machines we want to purchase… This 97 years old beauty-of-the-sewing-machines is Highly collectible due to the great-for- that-age cosmetic conditions. However, there is no satisfactory explanation of how and why the sexual selection cycle can start or why the peahens should prefer a beautiful features. According to a theory of sexual selection, the peacock's tail has gradually evolved because the peahens selects only beautiful males for mating. It contains an extremely high level of optimum design. It is my opinion that this beautifully decorated machine looks like a peacock tail which contains spectacular beauty because of the bright, iridescent colors and intricate eye patterns that has a high degree of brightness and precision. The beautiful decoration made it sought after by enthusiasts and collectors”. This model became fondly known as The Red–Eye or Red Head for obvious reasons - “…The machine's decoration decals does look like it has exotic eyes. Yes, indeed, this Singer 66 Red Eye is rightfully could makes the claim to be at least a “Patek Philippe” of sewing machines from either mechanical, aesthetic or reliability prospective. ![]() The 1900 advertisement said about Singer “66” Model – “…built like a watch at the largest and best organized sewing machine factory in the world “. ![]() The 66 was one of the most expensive sewing machine on the market costing several months wages”. It is simply near perfect engineering but this came at the price. When sewing well the 66 will out-sew nearly any modern machine through a huge variety of fabrics from linen to lace and a horse blankets. The Singer 66 was the first sewing machine that produced a near perfect stitch. ![]() It ran from 1900 till 1939 with almost no changes. As per very well known expert Mr.Alex Askaroff “…The 66 arrive after nearly half of century of improvements and developments. The elaborate and colorful design, ability to sew heavy fabrics, high arm clearance,drop-in bobbin, simplicity in treading ,quite yet powerful performance makes this machine a truly one of the most desirable collectors items. The Red Eye with Original Singer hand crank inside of original vintage Singer wood carrying case,Serial # G6245021 has been manufactured in June 1918 Singer's Elizabethport, New Jersey plant. Singer 66-1 Red Eye – the perfectly engineered stunning show piece !This one is the clearly the best Red Eye I have ever had and it is loaded with Added Value !!!This Classic Singer Red Eye with swirly designs in vivid colors of red, green and gold in almost perfect cosmetic condition would be the perfect present for your loved one. Item: 302629093531 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918. Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 1 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 2 2 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 3 3 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 4 4 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 5 5 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 6 6 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 7 7 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 8 8 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 9 9 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 10 10 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 11 11 of 12 Singer 66 Red Eye antique sewing machine.Orgnl hand crank,case,Value loaded.1918 12 12 of 12 See More
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