Colorful1

Hi,
My dh brought this home �� Don't see mfr ID. Has shuttle.
Non-geared hand crank. SN starts w 35 which could mean its from late 1800s.
Help ID'ing it and additional info is appreciated.
Thanks sew much!
Jae

QuiltingVagabond

Oh my goodness, that is a pretty one! Sorry I have no idea on IDing it, but it looks like a keeper!

tessagin

I can tell you nothing but that is a very pretty machine. I've never heard of the name before. It is gorgeous though!

OurWorkbench

Lucky you. I know I've read about those machines but know/remember nothing about them. That is sure a beautiful machine. I'm sure there are some here that will be able to help or guide you further. Have you googled it? maybe ismacs or needlebar?

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

Farmhousesewer

A couple of good links
http://needlebar.org/main/survresults/fristerrossmann/index.html

http://www.sewalot.com/frister_rossmann.htm


Jae,

I have 2 Frister & Rossmann handranks. I love them. They are so smooth. I take one to my historical treadle demonstrations. They are German machines and the manufacturer is Frister & Rossmann of Berlin Germany. The crank does appear to be geared.

Enjoy!

sewbeadit

I don't know a thing about it, but I want it! I do know it is really nice looking and in great shape. I also know there is a Yahoo group Treadleon that could help you out a lot. Have fun with it while I drool.lol

vschieve

I have a Frister & Rossmann handcrank, with mother of pearl inlay, snowflakes. They are great for piecing, and the stitch quality is great.

SteveH

These may help and/or prove interesting

http://fiddlebase.jimdo.com/frister-rossmann/

http://fiddlebase.jimdo.com/dating-frister-rossmann/