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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 27

Franz & Pope Autoknitter with Stand

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
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$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Franz & Pope Autoknitter with Stand, late 19th Century,
A Franz & Pope of Bucyrus, Ohio, cast-iron, wood and steel auto sock knitting machine with adjustable stand, instructions and gilded line and flourish decoration. With multiple patents from 1869-1872. Includes various parts in original wood crate with stenciled label.
Together with a large group of Franz & Pope advertising ephemera.


H: 43 W: 21 D: 36 in.

Condition

General wear commensurate with age and use. In working order.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 43.00
Width: 21.00

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