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WILLCOX & GIBBS
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FRISTER & ROSSMANN
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simply superb Willcox & Gibbs has many of its patent dates
stamped on it, unlike the Frister that has no details. For
smoothness the Frister has it as she is as silent as a church
mouse and just so easy to turn. The Frister machines were hand
assembled each part having a unique build number stamped on it.
This might be the reason that it is so smooth. Can you spot the
differences? |
I
bought this machine from Frister & Rossmann dealer many
years ago. he told me it was made in Germany to compete with the
best selling American Willcox & Gibbs. The similarity is
startling, except a few minor differences like the handwheel and
brass fittings it is like a twin to the W&G. The only other
machine that I have seen that is the same was imported by The
American Sewing Machine Co who had premises very near Frister in
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This
is a great piece of paperwork. From a turn of the century booklet,
Singer is already boasting over 16 million machines sold by 1900,
wow. And nearly a million sales a year, now that is what I call a
booming business, what they would give to have that today,
hehehehehe. |
FANCY A GOOD READ!!!
Don't forget the new revised edition of book I,
Patches of heaven is now available direct. If you love sewing and sewing
stories you will love these books. Check out a few of the stories and
read some of the
comments.
STORIES
Word
pictures of landscapes and pictures straight from the heart. A
fascinating read— Jim Flegg Country ways Television.
Full
of laughter, even a few tears, folklore and wisdom. Books to be dipped
into and treasured a delightful trilogy— The Hash.
I
retired to my bed, and let your book give me a glimpse of somewhere
else,
through the eyes of someone else, by the time I turned off my reading
light, I was at peace with the world. Not convinced it is either
safe or
sane, but the edge softened by your beautiful words—Pat
Bergman, USA
A few comments about the books.
A trilogy of local gems—Aspect
County Magazine.
You will be entranced by his stories
and travels around Sussex—Sussex Books.
A polished masterpiece—What’s
On Magazine.
You may feel that you know Sussex
but I guarantee Alex will make you look again and fill your minds with
the happiest of thoughts—Frank Scutt OBE.
I
couldn’t put it down,
Hillarie Belloc would have been happy to put his name to a book like
this— Magnet Magazine.
Ena
Wilf & the one-armed Machinist
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