Couldn't resist buying this 'boat anchor' for the price of a piece of leather. Made probably in the 50's in former East Germany - Textima was an old brand of machinery, related to CLAES brand, part of VEB Textima Co.  LW users helping with this project directly or indirectly:  - @Constabulary - who did most of the work: all the mechanical restoration. @RockyAussie  and @Trox - very helpful tips along the way. Also @CampbellRandall (Dan) - very helpful videos regarding skiving.  Thanks