any history on this type of stitcher ?

[barra]

Hi all. I am new to this site an firstly let me say how much I have enjoyed reading all the posts with a wealth of information on a broad range of leather related topics. I have an old harness stitcher that i have restored and is FINALLY back to working condition. I have not been ale to find out any history on this type of stitcher and would appreciate if anyone can shed some light on it's history.

The treadle stand has Jones incorporated into the scroll work Now I know the history of the Jones company but can not find anything on this ol stitcher. From what I can deduce it was a pre cursor to the Pearson 6, uses the same needle system and shuttle.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Barra

[Art]

Hi Barra,

I have run across these at Smuckers in various states of repair. If it is the one I am thinking of, it has a horizontal right to left to right shuttle (like a loom) instead of the rotary type. At first I thought that it might not be a Jones as when they were branded Jones they usually had some of the best decaling around, very intricate. It does however have Jones on the stand (although I would have expected to see it on the treadle, usually Jones & Co.). Jones also branded for every major retailer in England, although usually not with the intricate decaling.

I believe the Brother U.K. Company has Jones in their blood, and by its very nature Tony Luberto may have more information on it. There is a company in Canada that rebuilds Pearsons and contacting them might help also, maybe Tony has contact info.

Sorry I couldn't help more.

Art

Hi all. I am new to this site an firstly let me say how much I have enjoyed reading all the posts with a wealth of information on a broad range of leather related topics. I have an old harness stitcher that i have restored and is FINALLY back to working condition. I have not been ale to find out any history on this type of stitcher and would appreciate if anyone can shed some light on it's history.

The treadle stand has Jones incorporated into the scroll work Now I know the history of the Jones company but can not find anything on this ol stitcher. From what I can deduce it was a pre cursor to the Pearson 6, uses the same needle system and shuttle.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Barra

[barra]

Thanks Art. I have contacted Leightons in Canada who redirected me elsewhere which led to a dead end. While I knew about the Jone/Brother UK connection I would have never thought to contact Tony Luberto. You are correct. The ol girl uses a boat type shuttle (supposedly the same as the Pearson) but there is no bobbin winder so I just put the bobbin pin into a rechargeable electric drill chuck and hit the button and this works a treat.

Again thanks Art. You've been a great help.

Barra.

[greg gomersall]

Your machine is a model refered to as #4 mill band machine. It was for sewing extra heavy leather belting for industrial use. It is quite a bit heavier than the #6 pearson. It was made by the same company which was W. Pearson & Sons which was formed in 1877, they later became Pearson & Benyon and then merged with two other companies in 1898 or 99 to form British United Shoe Machine Co. Hope this helps and if you are interested in selling the machine please contact me. Greg

[barra]

Thanks Greg. Much appreciated on the info> I have had this machine for about 8 yeas and have tinkered with it on and off ever since. I have finally been able to get it going again but until your post have not been able to get any history on it.

Thanks very much again.

P.S I visited your website and and am in awe

Barra