The “Kessel” sharpening machine was developed in 1910 by Heinrich Kessel (died in 1959). It is in use in the knife factory Windmühlenmesser Robert...

The sound of the printing machine type Phoenix representing the Gally system in operation. It was manufactured by the Emil Kable company in Leipzig (Germany)...

The “Blaupließtbock” from the 1910s is in use in the knife factory Windmühlenmesser Robert Herder in Solingen (Germany North Rhine-Westphalia). It...

The “Feinpließtbock” from the 1910s is an electric sharpening machine which is used, generally by trained operators, to create a special finish (precision-grinding)...

The hacksaw from the 1920s is a machine tool which saws rods (either wood or metal) into short pieces. A transmission sets the saw in motion. The weight...

The planing machine from the 1920s is a machine tool used for planing work on long iron work pieces. The machine brings the work pieces into the desired...

The sound of the printing machine Mercedes in operation. It was manufactured by the Paul Glöckner company in Leipzig (Germany) in 1948. The sound of the...

A free-standing, hand-operated level-crossing barrier fitted with Südbahnwerk advance-warning ringing apparatus, manufactured in the 1880’s. It was...

The spring hammer, produced in the Metallurgy School of Jesenice ironworks in 1955, was in operation until 1999. It is located in the forge area of the...

In the 1920s the saw blade sharpening machine sharpened the circular saws in the Jacob Döring Tool Factory in Hagen (Germany, North Rihe-Westphalia)....

Hand mixer with 3-speed switch; infinitely adjustable speed regulation – electronic. Manufactured in 1980’s by Gorenje MGA, small kitchen appliances,...

Hand mixer with 3-speed switch; infinitely adjustable speed regulation – electronic. Manufactured in 1980’s by Gorenje MGA, small kitchen appliances,...