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Jones Medium CS sewing machines, were commonly produced as treadle machines. Approximately 180.000 machines being produced until WWII. Based on the comparison of their decals with the Jones Family CS sewing machines and serial number progression, we can only assume Medium CS were first produced between 1896 and 1898. Jones Sewing Machines. The Jones Sewing Machine Co. Started life in the town of Audenshaw, just east of Manchester and now next to the M60. In 1859, William and his brother John of Shepley Street, Audenshaw set up a business producing domestic sewing machines. At the time William owned an engineering firm producing very small steam engines.

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• 1Jones Sewing Machine Company Ltd. (Badged Machines)
  • 1.1Jones Hand RS Machines
  • 1.2Jones Family CS Machines
  • 1.3Jones Medium CS Machines
  • 1.4Jones Spool Rotary Machines
  • 1.5Jones D53 Machines
  • 1.6Jones D65 OS Machines

Jones Sewing Machine Company Ltd. (Badged Machines)

Guide Bridge, Lancashire, England

Jones Hand RS Machines

'The Bedford'

circa 1895

Jones Hand badged to The Bedford

'Colliers No. 2'

Serial Number 2655

Note the manual to the rear showing a Jones Hand with tension adjustment on the arm of the machine.

See also Collier's Octagonal and History of J. Collier

Jones Family CS Machines

'The Avenue'

Courtesy of Daveofsuffolk

'The British Queen'

Serial Number #125276,

Courtesy of Stephanie Hutchins

'Cestrian'

Serial Number 260785

Badged to R. Jones of Chester

'Colliers No. 4'

Serial Number 12685

This is a relatively rare early model with decorated faceplate, badged and sold by the London company of J. Collier with their Swift & Sure motto.

Collier's also sold machines made by companies such as Frister & Rossmann and later, Gritzner. History of J. Collier

'Cock's Royal Leader'

Courtesy of the late Eleanor Beck.

By F. J. Cock of Birmingham and Coventry.

The company also sold machines from other manufacturers. Their merchant's sign, Signum Mercatoris, included the cockerel.

Free texas holdem chips. F. J. Cock sold machines made by many different companies such as Jones, Haid & Neu, Hengstenberg, Stoewer etc.

They had branches in Birmingham and Coventry, England.

'Empress'

Serial Number 472468, c1932

Courtesy of DaveofSuffolk.

The machine has a plain pillar. Later models had the 'Guide Bridge' on the pillar.

• 472468

Serial Number B537978.

This is a relatively early electric model by Jones.

The case is made of compressed paper or cardboard, designed to look like (faux) leather.

The case was patented in 1937.

The Empress is a budget model family CS machine sold at the end of the manufacture of Jones CS models.

• B537978

'CSCS'

Serial Number 16335. Made in 1895

This machine bears the early Jones Rose on the bed of the machine and feathery decals.

It is most likely that this machine was badged for the Co-Operative Society's Chelmsford Star branch (CSCS).

Founded in 1867. It was called 'Star' because it hoped to become a star in the town and seems to have been an important part of the organisation.

The Chelmsford Star branch (CSCS) was one of the 1000+ Co-Ops who would have bought via the CWS, which was the bulk buying/wholesale arm of the co-operative movement.

It was originally called the Co-operative Wholesale Industrial & Provident Society, formed in 1863.

Generally/more usually/later, the Federation/CWS Jones machines had pretty coloured flowers on them and were presumably sold countrywide. Hence, for a branch to have ordered sewing machines from Jones with their own logo they would have had to be pretty large and successful, which the Chelmsford branch was.

'Federation'

A Family sized machine is known as 3/4 sized (whereas a Medium machine is full sized). CS stands for Cylinder Shuttle. Shuttles are not interchangeable with Singer machines due to the different curvature of the arc through which the shuttle swings. Dating information on this and all other Jones models is available from Alan Quinn in the NB Forum.

This style of decal was accompanied by the intertwined CWS decal in the centre of the bed instead of the Federation with gold background.

The decal does not have the teardrops.

Serial Number B5566816

Courtesy of Patrice

From Jones advertising: 'This table was devised to economise space and is therefore suitable for small rooms. Supplied in Oak or Walnut.. If desired, a Motor can be added thus converting it to an All Electric Machine.' Machines badged with the name Federation, were sold to the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) for distribution and sale by the various Co-Ops round the country.'

Thomas Gaffer

Serial Number 429146

Victor

Courtesy of Bernadette Dewhurst-Phillips

Sold in Australia.

Jones Medium CS Machines

'Federation'

Serial Number 93749

Courtesy of Gary Nelson

A Medium sized machine, badged as a 'Federation' for the Co-operative Wholsale Society Ltd.

Please note that Medium machines do not take the same sized needle as the Family sized machines.

Serial Number 145181

Courtesy of Granne13

The treadle plate and belt guard are made of wood, while the treadle irons are coloured brown.

Jones Spool Rotary Machines

'Federation'

The 'Spool' was Jones' top-of-the-line full rotary machine, using the same priciple as the Wheeler & Wilson 9.

Serial Number 225157

Courtesy of John Snell.

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Thomas Gaffer

Serial Number 207897

Courtesy of Mike W.

Black shoulder stripe.

Thomas Gaffer, 23/25 St Andrew Street, Norwich.

Jones D53 Machines

'Federation'

Serial Number SA022960

Badged as Federation for the CWS (Co-operative Wholesale Society).

Takes a flat shank 15x1 needle, sews forwards and reverse.

Jones D65 OS Machines

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Jones D65 OS 'Arrow'

Locate the Sewing Machine Serial Number

All sewing machines – even vintage models – have serial numbers imprinted on them. Usually, the serial number is located somewhere on small plate on the front panel of the machine. Once you have located the serial number, jot them down.

Do Some Research

Now that you have the serial number, you can dive into the history of the machine by doing a little bit of research. There are plenty of places that offer sewing help, including assistance with identifying a vintage sewing machine. In fact, you can even find charts online, or you could ask a local seamstress for some input. Another option is to speak to someone that specializes in antiques. Older sewing machines, particularly Singer sewing machines, are extremely valuable and many people who have interest in antiques will likely have some knowledge about the history of these machines.

Assess the Accessories

If, for some reason, you cannot locate the serial number of the sewing machine, or if you are having a hard time finding information about the serial number, the accessories can serve as clues to the age of the machine. For example, determine if it’s a manual or an electric sewing machine. True vintage sewing machines were manual, and as such, they will not feature any electrical mechanisms; therefore, if the machine in question does not have any electrical parts, there’s a good chance that it’s been around for a while.

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Take a look to see if the sewing machine features a hand crank mechanism and a foot pedal; if it does, that definitely means that it is manual and therefore, vintage. The hand crank mechanism and the foot pedal are what were used operate and guide the needle. The materials that the sewing machine is made of can also give you some insight into its age; for example, vintage sewing machines were often made of cast iron and other highly durable metals, as well as dense woods.

Whether it’s a family heirloom or something that you found at a flea market, a yard sale, or an antique shop, a vintage sewing machine is a wonderful thing to have. We recommend holding onto it for safe keeping; however, depending on the age and the history, it could be worth a good bit of money!