Is there such a thing as a royal sewing machine?
The English Royal company made a Monarch sewing machine model and it may be confused with latter companies using the Monarch name for their sewing machine models. Here seem to be some Royal sewing machines made n Japan but it is highly doubtful that those machines were made in association with the Old Royal Sewing Machine Company.
Who are the owners of the Imperial sewing machine?
The owners were Thomas Shakespear, probably no relation, and George Illston who wanted to make their mark in the sewing machine industry. 9 years later they bought out the Imperial Sewing Machine company that was started by two men named John Judson and Joseph Harris in 1873.
How much is an old Royal Shakespear sewing machine worth?
Two Old Royal Shakespear machines were selling for over $500 on eBay to give you an idea of the difference in value. There are some of these still around as they were made from solid wood. The one mentioned above looked in good shape, had little wear and tear, and still held its sewing machine securely.
The English Royal company made a Monarch sewing machine model and it may be confused with latter companies using the Monarch name for their sewing machine models. Here seem to be some Royal sewing machines made n Japan but it is highly doubtful that those machines were made in association with the Old Royal Sewing Machine Company.
The owners were Thomas Shakespear, probably no relation, and George Illston who wanted to make their mark in the sewing machine industry. 9 years later they bought out the Imperial Sewing Machine company that was started by two men named John Judson and Joseph Harris in 1873.
Two Old Royal Shakespear machines were selling for over $500 on eBay to give you an idea of the difference in value. There are some of these still around as they were made from solid wood. The one mentioned above looked in good shape, had little wear and tear, and still held its sewing machine securely.
