Antique Cast Iron Fabric Pinker – Hammann The Gem Hand Crank

A beautifully crafted early 20th-century "The Gem" fabric pinker by Hammann & Co. of Syracuse, New York. This cast iron hand-crank sewing tool features a rotary pinking wheel designed to create a decorative zigzag edge on fabric, helping reduce fraying while adding a classic finish to sewing projects.

Condition

Good vintage condition with expected wear from age and use. The original black japanned finish shows light paint loss and edge wear consistent with decades of use. The crank turns smoothly, and the mechanism appears complete. Untested on fabric. Please review all photos for complete condition details.

Measurements

• Height: Approx. 7.5"
• Width (including crank): Approx. 8"
• Depth: Approx. 3"

Material

Cast iron, steel, and wood

Origin

Hammann & Co.
Syracuse, New York, U.S.A.
Early 20th century

Styling Notes

A wonderful piece for antique sewing collections, textile studios, Victorian-inspired décor, or displayed alongside vintage sewing machines and haberdashery tools. It also makes a striking industrial display piece.

Additional Notes

Cast with multiple international patent dates ranging from 1897–1900, reflecting the worldwide patents granted for this innovative design. Original table clamp is intact.

All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.