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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Saxonia Sewing Machine

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Winselmann

c. 1908

Subcollections

Sewing Machines

Overview

Fiddlebase hand crank sewing machine.
Known as a Saxonia Machine, this was a German made machine, possibly made by Hermann Kohler.
Serial No. 1819810

Historical information

Saxonia sewing machines are high-quality, compact and highly-decorated, German-made hand-cranked sewing machines frequently produced between the late 1800s and 1930s, often by manufacturers like Gritzner, Kohler, or Vesta. These half-size machines are known for their intricate floral or, mother-of-pearl decoration, and frequently feature a "fiddle" (violin-shaped) or rectangle base.

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cwa-org-124-2020.896

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Sewing Machines

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Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

Completeness

94

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Early Settlers Lifestyle Room

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