One of a Kind — 1 Available
Greist Rotary Buttonholer Set with Original Box c. 1940s-1950s
Viridian Eclection
$68.00
Save $10.20
Appraised value $78.20
Era
Sewing
Material
See description
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
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Documented & photographed
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Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
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All antique and vintage items are sold as described. We professionally pack every piece with museum-grade foam, layered boxing, and fragile handling instruction labels. Once in carrier hands, liability transfers to the carrier. Shipping damage claims must be filed with the carrier directly. All sales are final. Questions about a piece before purchasing?
Product Description A compact and cleverly engineered example of mid-century sewing innovation, this Greist Rotary Buttonholer was made to help home sewers create more consistent, professional-look...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Era
Sewing
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
Product Description
A compact and cleverly engineered example of mid-century sewing innovation, this Greist Rotary Buttonholer was made to help home sewers create more consistent, professional-looking buttonholes using a standard sewing machine. Finished in glossy black metal with the original Greist badge and housed in its original labeled box, the set has the kind of practical elegance that defines so many well-made domestic tools from the period.
Greist attachments became widely known in the United States for expanding the capabilities of home sewing machines, particularly in the mid-20th century when specialized sewing accessories were essential rather than nostalgic. This rotary buttonholer reflects that era’s fascination with efficiency, precision, and mechanical problem-solving on a domestic scale. The included interchangeable templates allowed the user to adjust buttonhole size, making the attachment both functional and adaptable.
Today, the set reads as more than a sewing accessory. It is a strong piece of American household design history, with its original packaging, mechanical components, and purposeful form intact. It works equally well as a collectible for sewing enthusiasts, a display object in a studio or workroom, or a piece of vintage haberdashery ephemera with real character.
Product Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Item | Greist Rotary Buttonholer |
| Maker | Greist Products |
| Era | Mid-20th century, likely c. 1940s-1950s |
| Origin | United States |
| Materials | Painted metal, metal components, molded knob, cardboard box |
| Color | Black with green maker’s badge |
| Includes | Rotary buttonholer, original box, and assorted interchangeable templates/components as shown |
| Condition | Vintage condition with visible wear from age and storage, including scuffs, dust residue, finish wear, box edge wear, and discoloration; untested |
| Use | Sewing machine attachment, collectible sewing tool, display piece, haberdashery ephemera |
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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