Golden Fleece

Manufactured in England, the Golden Fleece sock machine closely resembles the Auto Knitter in design.  Parts were constructed of brass, iron and chrome.  A handy tabulator was built into the machine to assist with row counting.

Scottish Argyle Knitter

Little history is known about this rarity.  Purchased from a British tradesman, this sock machine was used to produce argyle stockings.  The ribber and cylinder outfits span from 36/72 to 54/108.

Home Profit Master Machine

Beauty and brass are combined in this spectacular sock machine.  A 36 slot ribber & 72 slot cylinder completes the ensemble.  This American sock machine hails from New York and remains a gem amongst collectors.

Griswold

This English sock machine is truly solid.  The most common outfit for this sock machine was a 42 slot ribber and 84 slot cylinder.    Harrison This English sock machine was manufactured in Manchester, England.  The original patent is stamped on the bed.   Tricoter Manufactured by P.T. Legare, this Canadian sock machine shows a marked resemblance to the Creelman Brothers' World Star.  Both models featured a crescent-shaped needle latch opener with yarn feeding through the centre of the ribber post.  P.T. Legare was believed to be a firm that sold goods via mail order catalog.   Modern Victoria Automatic Knitter Manufactured by W & J Foster, this English sock machine is one of their latest versions.   Cymbal Manufactured in Newcastle Upon Tyne, this English sock machine came complete with its own stand, solid brass accessories and 5 pounds of wool.   Victorian Automatic Knitting Machine The influence of regality and sovereignty is readily demonstrated in this English sock knitting machine.  Manufactured in London, England, the base of the machine replicates the contour of the royal crown.  Note the queenlike quality of the yarn mast.  Solid brass ribber dials, cylinder springs and row counters impart a majestic impression.   New Improved Canadian Automatic Knitting Machine A late edition, this Canadian sock machine was a novelty item for special customers.  Parts such as tappet plates, yarn carriers and yarn stands were made of solid brass.  Due to cost expenditures, brass sock machines were rarely produced.   American Family Knitting Machine Distributed between1868 -1873 as the "American Family Knitting Machine," this sock machine was based on Dana Bickford's original patents.  The manufacturing firm, Johnson Clark & Co. of Boston, Massachusettes & St. Louis, Missouri, ceased trading in 1873.  Subsequently, their sock machine patterns and rights were sold to J. E. Ford & Co.,of Montreal, Canada. This unique circular sock machine is quite charming and rare in design.  Unlike traditional sock machines, i.e. Gearharts, Auto Knitters, Legares, this sock machine does not utilise cams to lift or lower the needles.  In fact, the needle path is engraved inside the cam shell.  In addition, the gear ring is attached to the 72 slot cylinder.  This sock machine was not designed for use with a ribber and yarn rods, yarn masts and yarn carriers were not part of the original outfit.  Yarn was knitted directly off the bobbins which were seated in the back of the sock machine. Heel tension was obtained by threading the yarn into one or both eyelot holes of the "wire" yarn carrier.  Tension for the cylinder was acquired by manipulating the black screw at the front of the sock machine.  This would lower or raise the needles as they flowed through the needle path.  The golden etchings and green foliage impart a warm appeal. This sock machine is available for purchase.  Offers are currently being accepted.