A C1917 Eureka Thread Tester
$125
A C1917 Eureka Thread Tester
Dimensions
Height:6
Circa
1917
Maker
Eureka Silk Manufacting Co.
Country of manufacture
North America
Description
A C1917 Eureka Thread Tester that retains its original labeled box and paperwork. Appears to be in working order. Height of instrument :6″. There is a February 1917 date hand stamped on the interior base of of the box.The company was renamed the Eureka Silk Manufacturing Company in 1881. Thus we can assume that this device was produced between that date and 1917. The company advertised it as follows: “for testing the strength of silk, linen and cotton thread. “
Ask the Dealer
Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-541-5974
