Who uses a Pearson #6

[gordond]

1 hour ago, MariaMS said:

The other machine we have is somewhat the worse for wear, having possibly been involved in a fire at some point in it's life...... thoughts on the model, again possibly a Pearson of some type?  I have a feeling I saw a container which could well hold some of the missing pieces, but I hold little hope of getting it back to a working machine.  I will uplift it from the Livery onto my operating table once the Singer 7-5 has a place to sit, and have a closer look.

BUSM #6 (or HM6)

Early British United model when they started producing the Pearson .. 

Quite a few parts missing which can be expensive (or not available at all) or time consuming to recreate..

I have 3 x BUSM #6's and 1 x Pearson #6 (also worse for wear but still reasonably complete..be a labour of love to restore..the table is sagging! - real strange! )

[MariaMS]

3 minutes ago, gordond said:

 

Early British United model when they started producing the Pearson ..

great, thanks! Any idea of dates for either of the two models?  At the moment I simply have "pre 11900"

[gordond]

Can't recall ... There might be info on this forum..think someone did pinpoint the dates via the serial number ...

Might take a while to search through the forum.. hopefully someone will chime in.

[MariaMS]

1 minute ago, gordond said:

.think someone did pinpoint the dates via the serial number ...

Where are the serial numbers?  I did track the brass plaque of the supplier  H Oscar Hewwit to around 1910 via Papers past..... there is also a bit on the BUSM on Wikipedia, so I can add that in too for now.  Ta for your help!!!

[gordond]

On the flywheel near the handle..

And also on the head above the needle arm

[gordond]

[MariaMS]

5 minutes ago, gordond said:

 

6218?

[gordond]

Looks legit... Had a search .. couldn't find the date info .. there are a few here that have more info than I do ... see if someone can contribute

[MariaMS]

7 minutes ago, gordond said:

Looks legit... Had a search .. couldn't find the date info .. there are a few here that have more info than I do ... see if someone can contribute

I got as far as this  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_United_Shoe_Machinery  

so somewhere between 1900 and 1910 possibly.  Unless it is a date - 6/2/18

 

Edited April 19, 2022 by MariaMS

[gordond]

Circa 1899 onwards..

Serial number not date related (afaik)..

There is quite an amount of info on this forum to wade through..lol!