LizDrew

Hey, I just came across this post about some old leather sewing machines about to be scrapped. Didn't know whether anyone had posted about them in here so thought I would. "These old beauties are at a scrap yard and heading to be weighed in for scrap if we can’t find a good home for them. I know nothing about them, they look at a glance like 3 phase but no doubt could have single phase motors fitted. They came from a shoe factory in Herefordshire three of them and the scrapman is looking for £100 each. Get in touch (with the person through the link) if you know anyone that could use them and I’ll put you in touch." www.robin-wood.co.uk/wood-craft-blog/2015/01/15/old-industrial-quality-leather-sewing-machines-sale/

Unfortunately they are the only photos I have at the moment. I was thinking that but the knife seems to be verticle so maybe a stap cutter? You can see it in the third image although it's all rusted together!

Hi all, First off I just wanted to say thank you for all the amazing information I have found on this forum, it's been invaluable to me and my leatherworking! Right, onto the question... I was wondering if you could help me identify an old machine I found in my Stepfathers shed? The machine was discovered in the old Shoemakers Cottage in Astcote, UK about 20 years ago. The logo stamped on the top reads "Salmon & Co, Victoria Works, Kettering". There is a large handle to the machine as well but it is unfortunately in a box that we can't currently get to right now! I would love to know what this piece of equipment was used for, when it was made and anything about Salmon & Co you might know. So far all I have managed to find out was that Salmon & Co were in the Boot machinery business in 1877 - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/24532/page/7284/data.pdf I would really appreciate any help! Thanks so much, Liz