German Hand Crank

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I just got a Harris 9G hand crank.
It is in very clean condition so I gave it a shot of triflow and threaded it up and it sews a very nice seam.

Now to deep clean and polish. Cabinet is missing its handle, should be an easy fix.

Here it is.
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My question to all of you is, what are the bolts on the back for? Maybe a motor??
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I also can't find out the German manufacture, I am guessing it is a 1930s something because of the rather plain decals.

Thanks for your help,

Ethel

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I believe that your Harris 9G was made by Haid & Neu, but I don’t know when it was made. I don’t know when mine was made either.

My Harris doesn’t have the bolts yours has, so I’m not sure what those are for either.

CD in Oklahoma

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Both beautiful machines! I have no ideas on those bolts in back. I would be very curious to learn the purpose too!
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Perhaps someone had bolted some sort of light fixture there?
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I do not have a Harris, but have other German HCs. None have bolts. Agree probably aftermarket to hold a motor.
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OOOOOO she's beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
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Both lovely, thanks for sharing...helps me when I'm out and about to not ignore a decent machine when you all share your treasures.
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Nice find!
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Because of the sawdust/marks around them, they seem after-market to me. I agree that they where probably to hold a motor or light fixture, perhaps a thread cone holder or even an additional parts & attachments box? But I really do think they where added after the machine was sold.
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