Wagner was a maker of foundry molding tools in Steckborn, Switzerland. Steckborn is on the Untersee of Lake Constance (Konstanz), part of the Rhine River, directly across from Germany. Wagner's tools are steel and brass, and appear to be high quality. Their tools are stamped with a smith's mark, "WAGNER", and a model number. Some also include "STECKBORN" or "Made in W. Germany". My research has not found any information about the company's history. There is a Wagner Metallgiesserei AG in Thurgau (Steckborn's canton), but it was formed in the late 20th century.
Steckborn Wikipedia (EN);
Steckborn Wikipedia (DE).
Thank you to reader Tom for his 2 pictures.
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| Wagner No. 109 |
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| Wagner No. 109 |
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| Wagner No. 120 A, made in Western Germany |
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| Molders at work in a German foundry |
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have several similar tools marked WAGNER, numbered 2pcs. X # 138 B, 2 pcs. x # 171. Two of them, in addition to the manufacturer's brand, have the name of the owner Gustav Hinz, one of them has the signature of Gustav Hinz.
Unfortunately, I did not find your email to add photos. If you are interested, send me an email.
Greetings,
Dimitar Gerdemski
gerdemski@gmail.com
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