{"product_id":"antique-c-a-tetzner-sohn-schweizerthal-saxony-award-winning-cotton-thread-original-wrapper-royal-saxon-berlin-exhibition-medals-c-1857-1870s","title":"Antique 1857-1870s C.A. Tetzner Saxony Cotton Thread Original Wrapper \u0026 Medals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrom the golden age of Saxon industrial manufacturing, an original wrapped bundle of white cotton thread or floss from C.A. Tetzner \u0026amp; Sohn of Schweizerthal, Saxony, in its original brown paper wrapper. The wrapper has the firm's registered factory trademark and documented proof of two major European industrial exhibition awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original wrapper is a document of 19th century German industrial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wrapper names Wilhelm Kressner as proprietor (Inhaber), dating this package to after 1857 when Kressner joined the firm. The registered Fabrikmarke (factory trademark) reads \u003cem\u003eKressner \u0026amp; Voigtländer, Schweizerthal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSupra 4 Draht, No. 12 - the firm's premium 4-ply cotton thread, gauge No. 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhite cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubstantial bundle, 7 oz, wound and wrapped in original brown paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlue product label intact: \u003cem\u003e\"No 12 \/ Supra 4 draht\"\u003c\/em\u003e in decorative black border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThread bundle intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCONDITION The brown paper wrapper is torn and worn, entirely consistent with 160+ years of age and entirely expected for paper of this era that was not professionally preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe printing on the wrapper remains remarkably legible throughout. The Fabrikmarke, both medal images, firm name, proprietor name and product label are all clearly readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe thread bundle itself is intact. The thread has areas of discoloration in areas where the paper tore. The pink string tying it together was added by an owner somewhere along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a worn survivor, not a pristine example, but the documentary content of the wrapper is extraordinary and largely undamaged. This is definitely something we have never come across before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an antique item. It has a history. Please read the description and check out the photos carefully, and feel free to ask questions. We want you to love your antique thread.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762217386301,"sku":"26-6 10x10x10","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/files\/atetzerandsohnthread-14.jpg?v=1782182460","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/antique-c-a-tetzner-sohn-schweizerthal-saxony-award-winning-cotton-thread-original-wrapper-royal-saxon-berlin-exhibition-medals-c-1857-1870s","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}