Beautiful 1954 Antique Singer Sewing Machine 191J Heavy Duty Potted Motor Tested. This beautiful Singer sewing machine was made in 1954 in the St. Johns, Quebec, Canada factory by the serial number, JD414934. The Singer 191 was made in a number of countries with a few variations in colour and drive options, the J model was made in Canada and just like the 15-91 it uses a direct drive potted motor. The 191J is a rarer variant of the venerable Singer 15, using the same oscillating hook and mechanics, packaged into a sleeker late 50’s body, that looks like a Singer 201, which they say was made out of Aluminium recycled from WW2 Spitfires. The 191’s are a cast iron vertical oscillating hook straight stitch model with reverse stitch and a drop feed capability for free motion work. A potted sewing machine motor is a direct gear drive motor that attaches to the back of a Singer sewing machine and drives it via a gear on the balance wheel. Hese Canadian made machines used a potted motor which is direct drive with no belts, therefore there is no slippage, and no adjustments required. We threaded it up and tested all the functions, which work absolutely perfectly. This is a beautiful machine that is smooth, fast, and makes a perfect straight stitch, as seen in my photo. The stitch quality is also exemplary whether you are sewing cotton, or heavier materials like denim or canvas. This 191J comes with the matching foot pedal and power cord, some attachments in the Singer green accessories box, a couple presser feet and the original manual. These machines are built like tanks, are nearly indestructible, weigh a ton, as they are cast iron, and will sew pretty much anything you can get under the foot! Regardless of its indestructible design it truly is a beautiful machine. This item may have typical minor wear as expected of an item from this time period. We look at all our items carefully to photograph and mention in our description any specific damage. We will pack carefully to ensure a safe arrival. Thank you for looking!