MY MOM HAS BEEN SEWING SINCE SHE WAS ABOUT FIVE YEARS OLD AND WHEN MY MOM WAS IN POLAND (THAT'S WHERE SHE WAS BORN) SHE GOT IF FROM HER PARENTS. SEWING IS HOW THEY SURVIVED FOR CLOTHING AND MAKING MONEY.
Reed and Barton Silver Soldered Pitcher of some kind. its thick and insulated or double walled. the hinge on the lid is bent so the lid will not seat properly. the lip of the spout seems to be misshaped or bent some too.. one dent just to the lower left of the engraved words LAS ENCINAS HOSPITAL. i think it ads character. the base ring has a few dings in it as well.
Old Hand crank Automatic can sealer made of alcoa aluminum. operates smoothly, has equipment for No 2 and No 2 1/2 cans. black and plain grey aluminum wooden handle on the crank is ade in WIS U.S.A. paint is wore off in a few places but very small areas.
It has several markings on the 1 side (9 circles with pictures in them). Has some German inmprints on it. It says " The Chromonica" imprinted on it and has a button on the side that pushes in to change the tones when you play it. My father got it over in Germany
It has several markings on the 1 side (9 circles with pictures in them). Has some German inmprints on it. It says " The Chromonica" imprinted on it and has a button on the side that pushes in to change the tones when you play it.