Oldest large MÄRKLIN Fret Saw 4256/2 of 1904

Oldest large MÄRKLIN Fret Saw 4256/2 of 1904
Posted by SolingerStahl on 06 May, 2021 08:15
Probably my oldest and rarest MÄRKLIN workshop model, a 28cm tall scroll saw No.4256 / 2 made of cast iron in 1904, came to me yesterday on a tortous DHL path...
Instead of being delivered, it was disposed without any notice into a parcel station 3mls away under one wrong recipient's name ...
Thanksgod he called me up ... there are actually still a few honest people alive!

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The quite weathered and tinkered attic find is now standing free of rust, completed and revised between his colleagues.

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I don't even know if I'll paint over the shiny iron cast patina one time ...
First of all, I'm happy about this mega-rare find ...!

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Posted by Dampfopa on 06 May, 2021 09:01
Great stuff. I can only congratulate on the find. Fortunately, the saw has yet found its way to you. What is happening lately sometimes during the delivery, is not to understand.

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Posted by Earlytimes on 06 May, 2021 09:06
Thanks for the great photos.
Finding pieces and then receiving them in good order can be challenging but all part of collecting.

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Posted by Earlytimes on 06 May, 2021 10:55
Joseph Falk fret saw, date ?

I posted using my iPhone as I'm having trouble posting pic's using my Mac Pc.

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Posted by Earlytimes on 06 May, 2021 12:33
Hi Ray,
It's 18cm high. And no I don't have a catalog number but there is a pencil number on the bottom. I'll take a pic and post it, maybe it's a model number ?
My guess is it's 1920 or earlier, mostly because of the wood base.The color would be a good clue also to compare to engines or ?
I think it was one of the first German pieces I bought and it came from the UK. I like it a lot because of the wood base and the J.F. badge and it's quality. I've never seen another one, but I don't look much.
Bob.