German Transverse Handcrank w/Mother of Pearl
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Not sure of the make yet.
I picked this up Saturday for $90. It was missing the presser foot tension screw (I had a spare). It had a flat shank needle in it which was set up for left to right threading, and at the wrong height. The take-up is a homemade replacement (but works). and it was generally filthy. I SO wish this machine did not have the paint loss it does. It would have been amazing in it's day.... However after opening up the back and viewing the underside i can say that this is THE cleanest least worn machine I have pre-1900. The main gears are almost spotless. It kinda looks like it might have said "suprema" once [ATTACH=CONFIG]477040[/ATTACH] Sorry for the dark shot but the flash just washes out the colors, [ATTACH=CONFIG]477042[/ATTACH] this is the only view that shows what it once looked like [ATTACH=CONFIG]477043[/ATTACH] The homemade take-up [ATTACH=CONFIG]477045[/ATTACH] "numbers matching" hehe Note the cool thread cutter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]477046[/ATTACH] Just amazing.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]477047[/ATTACH] Needle chart and importers badge. (NOTE: the "made in Baden". the fact that the name of the German town is used usually indicates that it is Pre WWI) [ATTACH=CONFIG]477048[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]477051[/ATTACH] Even came with a boat shuttle and bobbin (correct ones!) [ATTACH=CONFIG]477049[/ATTACH] |
Other than the paint missing that machine looks fantastic. I have faith that you will be able to bring her back to her former glory. It may take a day or 2, well maybe 3 :D but you will do it.
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Steve,
I believe that that cute bell/ tulip shaped inlay was only used by Gritzner. |
NICE!!! I was looking at Wertheim or Winselman but Gritzner is spot on! It matches every detail, including the orientation of the handcrank. Thanks!
BTW - When I let go after one quick turn of the handcrank, it gives 7 full rotations before stopping. so smooth... |
What a treasure! Can't wait to see her after you have worked your magic with her.
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Beautiful machine!
Rodney |
Cool looking machine. Congratulations!
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That is a nice looking machine and the decals look good to me !
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Wow! That's a real beauty.
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Oh, good heavens, what a find! Not to mention what a fantastic price for it. Lucky you!
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