After considerable study and expense the company have launched upon the somewhat overcrowded sewing machine market a new invention called the No.9, which for its many merits deserves and will no doubt receive, a large share of public patronage. The Wheeler & Wilson Company long since came to the conclusion that the rotary movement is the true mechanical principle for manufacturing machines and most experts hold that this is also true as regards family machines. The Company, as is well known, have always been in favour of the rotary principle and apparently intend to stand by it. The stitch-forming mechanism of the No.9 is, therefore, similar to that of the No.8, D10 and No.12, but, as distinct from the No.8, there is no vibrating arm, two revolving shafts being used, an upper and lower, the driving pulley being attached to the former and the machine constructed on the high-arm principle. The take-up is unusually short and is placed just over the needle on the head block. The thread controller is thoroughly automatic in action and comprises several decided improvements, which contribute to the production of a stitch which is simply perfection. The driving wheel revolves in a reverse direction to the No.8.
Wheeler And Wilson D9 Manual
The Sewing Machine Gazette 1888
Wheeler & Wilson D 9
Wheeler And Wilson D9 Sewing Machine
WHEELER & WILSON No. 9 From 1888 To 1905 and beyond 1888 The Sewing Machine Gazette After considerable study and expense the company have launched upon the somewhat overcrowded sewing machine market a new invention called the No.9, which for its many merits deserves and will no doubt receive, a large share of public patronage. The Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing company, opened in Bridgeport, Conn. The company became the worlds largest sewing machine manufacturing company in the world, till Singer bought them out in 1904, continuing to make the (W9) for several years under there name, finally disolving the. Allen Wilson started one of the world greatest sewing machine manufactures and is credited as making the first practical patent in November 1850. Wheeler successfully managed the firm till his death in 1893 and perhaps this was the reason for this last model D to be sold before being bought out by Sears in 1905. This model then become the Singer W9. Antique 1880s Wheeler & Wilson 9 Sewing Machine Bobbin case and bobbin is in place, cosmetic signs of wear and tear Great useful vintage machine for display, use or collection. May need a good clean to suit purpose, signs of wear and tear age related Sold as a antique ornamental Please see pics for.