1902 Hand Sewing/Embroidery Machine - brass/wood

[IrishGunner]

This is an item my wife picked up at antiques market; she thought it was some sort of medical syringe (she collects old medical instruments). She paid $10 for the item even though she wasn't really sure what type of "syringe" in might be...

Well, it turns out that it isn't a syringe at all. From the markings on the item - "Patent A. Jarmai Wien IX" - a Google search turned up only one reference to the item: 1902 Jarmai Brass &Wood Hand Sewing/Embroidery Machine

So, made in Austria; the patent supposedly was registered in Belgium. Measures about 8-10 inches long; about an inch or so in diameter at the widest point of the handle.

Anyone know anything more about this thing... Especially possible value?

(I almost posted it as a Brian Wolfe lotto scratcher contest!)

Edited September 26, 2014 by IrishGunner

[Spasm]

Ah yes, well known things these. They are hand held stitchers for burlap, leather etc. Here's one for sale on ebay and worth erm... $10

[IrishGunner]

Ah yes, well known things these. They are hand held stitchers for burlap, leather etc. Here's one for sale on ebay and worth erm... $10

Thanks for the info. At least she can try and get her money back if it sells!

[Mervyn Mitton]

Rick a surprising item - and Steve - a surprising answer. I didn't have a clue. Do you think the small size

intended it for a military use - perhaps with horse harness ? These are the sorts of items that make good posts. Mervyn

[Stuka f]

Indeed surprising items!

Thanks for posting them.

Reminds me I have got a collection of leather stitching machines some were....