🧶 A genuine piece of 19th-century American crafting history.

Antique Griffin Rug Machine, an early mechanical rug-making / rug-hooking tool manufactured in Franklin Falls, New Hampshire.

The Griffin was marketed during the 1880s as a patented device for drawing yarn/material through rug backing and was designed to be adjustable for both stitch and loop length.

Historical advertising for the Griffin Rug Machine appeared in the Ladies’ Home Journal in April 1886, where it was advertised for $1.50 — a fascinating survivor from the Victorian-era home crafting industry.

🧶 A genuine piece of 19th-century textile history.

Offered here is an antique Griffin Rug Machine, an early mechanical rug-making/rug-hooking tool associated with G. W. Griffin & Co. of Franklin Falls, New Hampshire.

The tool carries exceptionally useful original patent markings, including dates associated with the historic Griffin rug-machine design. Period advertising from the 1880s promoted the Griffin as a patented device for drawing material into rugs.

This is a wonderfully mechanical little survivor, with its spring assembly, adjustable components, needle mechanism and black handle still present. At roughly 11 inches long, it displays beautifully as an antique sewing, textile, rug-making or primitive-tool collectible.

✨ Details

* Antique Griffin rug-making machine/tool

* G. W. Griffin & Co. design

* Franklin Falls, New Hampshire

* Late 19th-century design

* Visible early patent-date markings

* Mechanical spring/needle assembly

* Black handle

* Approximately 11” long

* Wonderful original aged patina

The tool shows significant authentic age-related wear, including oxidation/rust, discoloration, scratches and finish wear. I have not cleaned or restored it and have not tested it in actual rug production. It is being offered in the condition found and exactly as photographed.

A fascinating relic from the era when elaborate hand-operated textile tools were marketed directly to Victorian home needleworkers. 🧵✨

📦 Combined shipping available — please check out my other vintage finds and collectibles. I’m always happy to combine compatible treasures when possible.