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Gritzner & Co, Circa 1885, German Sewing Machine
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Gritzner & Co, Circa 1885, German Sewing Machine

19th century
Description

Gritzner & Co, of Durlach in Baden, Germany, hand sewing machine in exceptional original condition with walnut case.

As shown in the pictures the carrying case has its original folding handle & working lock which ensures that the case covers and protects this machine having preserved its rare condition.

Still in full working order, it has a cast steel machine casing which is black enamelled , gilt & floral decorated including Mother of Pearl insets. Still fitted with its famous pressed brass company logo plaque featuring a spider, possibly to show its ability to stitch silk threads.

Max Carl Gritzner founded his manufacturing company in 1872 with the machines having been imported for sale by important retailers of the day. The condition & serviceability of this item are testament to its manufactured quality.

Suitable for domestic use or could be an impressive display/decorators choice.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Antique German Sewing Machine to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001587
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Gritzner & Co, of Durlach in Baden, Germany, hand sewing machine in exceptional original condition with walnut case.
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As shown in the pictures the carrying case has its original folding handle & working lock which ensures that the case covers and protects this machine having preserved its rare condition.
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fig 1. A late nineteenth-century black cast iron Gritzner sewing machine with floral decals mounted on an inlaid wooden base.
fig 1. Gritzner & Co, Circa 1885, German Sewing Machine

Still in full working order, it has a cast steel machine casing which is black enamelled , gilt & floral decorated including Mother of Pearl insets. Still fitted with its famous pressed brass company logo plaque featuring a spider, possibly to show its ability to stitch silk threads.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century black cast iron Gritzner sewing machine with floral decals mounted on an inlaid wooden base.
fig 2. Gritzner & Co, Circa 1885, German Sewing Machine

Max Carl Gritzner founded his manufacturing company in 1872 with the machines having been imported for sale by important retailers of the day. The condition & serviceability of this item are testament to its manufactured quality.

Suitable for domestic use or could be an impressive display/decorators choice.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Antique German Sewing Machine to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001587
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Gritzner & Co, circa 1885, German Sewing Machine

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A late nineteenth-century black cast iron Gritzner sewing machine with floral decals mounted on an inlaid wooden base.
Gritzner & Co, circa 1885, German Sewing Machine
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A late nineteenth-century black cast iron Gritzner sewing machine with floral decals mounted on an inlaid wooden base.
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Late nineteenth-century German sewing machines are recognised for their heavy cast-iron frames, precision mechanical gearing, and decorative wooden plinths. Manufacturers often adorned these machines with hand-painted floral decals, brass mechanisms, and detailed parquetry or marquetry wood inlay.

These mechanical items were built using cast iron for the main arm and body, steel for the internal gears and needle bars, and brass or nickel plating for exposed handles and tension knobs. The base plinths were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut or oak with decorative inlays.

Authentic period machines feature stamped serial numbers, cast-iron maker badges, or trade plates mounted onto the body. Examining the wear on mechanical parts, checking for original japanned enamel finishes, and verifying period-accurate construction screws help confirm age.

A cast-iron sewing machine serves as a sculptural accent when placed on a gentlemans library desk, console table, or deep shelving unit. Pairing the dark iron and polished wood with framed architectural prints or vintage brass objects complements industrial and traditional decor schemes.

Remove loose dust with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply specialized clear microcrystalline wax to preserve the painted enamel decals and wooden plinth, avoiding water or harsh chemical solvents that strip original lacquer or rust moving steel parts.
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