Historical information

This rope-making machine, called The New Era Rope Machine, was patented in the USA on July 18th 1911. It was made by the Continental Trading Corporation Ltd. in Chicago, USA.

The ends of the rope would be threaded through the matching and hooked onto the machine's claws on the other side. The machine's handle would be rotated manually, which would twist the rope ends together, entwining them to make one thick rope.

Significance

This manually operated rope-making machine is a labour saving devise used particularly by sailmakers in their rigging and ropework tasks.

Physical description

Rope-making machine, metal. The model is "The New Era Rope Machine". The manually operated machine has three claws through which roping material is threaded. Internal wheels have cogs around their perimeter. The two pieces that make up the machine's case are bolted together. Made by Continental Trading corporation Ltd Chicago USA. The machine was patented on 18th July 1911.

Inscriptions & markings

"The New Era Rope Machine" " Continental Trading Corporation Ltd Chicago USA" "Patd july 18 1911" "Made in USA" "Keep oiled"