by J H on Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:48 am
I have a Jones machine that my Great Grandmother bought in 1906. It was secondhand as she couldn't afford a new one and it has all the original bits and pieces with it, including the instruction leaflet. It uses spindles not bobbinsand I have no idea exactly how old it is.
This is what I found about Jones on Google
William Jones started making sewing machines in 1859, and in 1860 formed a partnership with Thomas Chadwick. Trading as Chadwick & Jones they manufactured sewing machines at Ashton-under-Lyne. This partnership was short lived and in January 1864 Thomas Chadwick joined Bradbury & Co.
In 1869 William Jones opened a factory in Guide Bridge Nr Manchester and the firm became incorporated (Limited) on 5th July 1879. The company survives today as Brother UK Ltd.
The Jones Company produced a variety of machines for both Domestic and Industrial use.
Jill
When not dressed in 17th century clothes..... I play with motorhomes........ and other things