Early Winselmann sewing machine from Altenburg – looking for identification and historical information

[sesuone]

Hello everyone,

My name is Sebastian and I am writing from Denmark.

I recently acquired this beautiful Winselmann hand-crank sewing machine from an estate sale. I collect historical cameras, typewriters and other technical antiques, and I enjoy researching the history of the objects I find.

Before creating this topic I read several older discussions on this forum about Winselmann machines. They were extremely interesting and helpful.

I noticed that JosephF and Olaf_Larsen have shared a great deal of knowledge about Winselmann and the Altenburg sewing machine industry. If either of you has time, I would be very grateful for your opinion on this particular machine.

Information about the machine

* Manufacturer: Winselmann Nähmaschinen, Altenburg
* Original “Deutsche Industrie” medallion
* D.R.G.M. 160159
* Original stitch-length plate
* Hand-crank version
* Fully functional
* Original needle still installed
* Original accessory compartment with original accessories
* Original wooden base
* Most of the original gold decals are still preserved

From my own research I believe it was manufactured somewhere between 1900 and 1910, although I am not sure whether this is an early Titan or perhaps an even earlier Winselmann model.

I would really appreciate your help with the following questions:

1. What is the exact model?
2. Approximately when was it manufactured?
3. What exactly does D.R.G.M. 160159 refer to?
4. Could this be a pre-Titan model?
5. Are there any original catalogues, advertisements or technical documents showing this machine?
6. How uncommon is this version today?

I can attach several detailed photographs if needed.

I am not looking for a valuation. My goal is simply to document the history of this machine as accurately as possible.
If this machine turns out to be an interesting example, I would be happy to share high-resolution photographs and measurements for the forum archive.
Thank you very much for your time and expertise.

Best regards,

Sebastian (sesuone)

[Achim (js_hsm)]

Herzlich willkommen hier.


Please use a translator f.e. https://www.deepl.com/translator

[Asher]

Eventhough many of us speak english, some also scandinavian languages...
please run your posts through a translator, so you can post here in GERMAN.

We also need pictures to help you.
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Da es ein deutsches Forum ist, hier nochmal das ganze auf deutsch:

auch wenn viele von uns deutsch, einige Skandinavische Sprachen sprechen...
Bitte jag deine Beiträge durch einen Übersetzer, damit du hier auf DEUTSCH schreiben kannst.

Wir brauchen auch Bilder, um dir zu helfen.
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Ab jetzt nur noch auf deutsch weiter..

[Olaf_Larsen]

Wir brauchen Fotos!

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