Hello! I am a sewist in Raleigh, NC, USA. I recently purchased a working La Perle treadle machine Imported from Rimes, France over 45 years ago in 1970’s. Beautiful piece that probably 100 years old. The woman I bought it from sewed on it as well as her mother and grandmother — I’m so in love!!
I am seeking information (users manual) and parts (the cable is iffy, needles) it came with 4 bobbins and a bobbin case.
Any leads would be fabulous, thank you!
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I wish I could help you but I don’t have a manual, but I do have a few suggestions. If you haven’t already done so, try Googling the brand and see if you get any hits. I would also recommend searching EBay as lots of people sell antique parts, manuals, etc. It may be that a sewing repair store, one that has been around for a long time, may be able to help you. Look for a store that repairs “any brand”. Good luck and have fun with your lovely machine!
From the photo, based primarily on the position of the tension knob and configuration of the slideplate, I think it is likely a "badged" machine (i.e. a store-brand) made after the Singer Class 15 type. That means it would likely take Singer 15 type bobbins and bobbin cases. A manual for any class 15 machine should be (mostly) useful for basics such as threading. There are different types of class 15 bobbin cases, though. The main difference is the orientation of the position finger. Since you have a case, take it with you if you are shopping for spares. If by the "cable" you mean the belt, treadle belts are fairly standard. You will need to adjust the length of the belt to fit, but that's not usually difficult. Originally, belts were made of leather, now in addition to leather, people have used plastic, rubber, etc., Sewing machine dealers should be able to provide something suitable.
There are also a number of lists for antique sewing machine users on iogroups, (check TreadleOn) Facebook, and some standalone sites, such as Victorian Sweatshop. Members of those groups may be able to offer additional info.
I suggest you visit http://www.ismacs.net. You may find the manual for your machine there, and you'll find all kinds of antique sewing machine collectors who can help you.