C.s.osborne Leather Crimping Machine On Ebay. What Is It?

[Andrew Chee]

Hello all. All saw the below auction on eBay. I've never seen a machine like this. Does anyone have an idea as to the purpose of such a machine? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/C-S-Osborne-1800s-Leather-Crimping-Machine-/271220770622?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Andrew

[bruce johnson]

Mostly used to crimp or pleat fabric or paper. There are a ton of variations in these fluters/crimpers/pleaters and a whole set of collectors for them.

[Andrew Chee]

Interesting... Thanks.

Andrew