Krause hand-operated knuckle joint press for sheet metal and leather doming and embossing. Made in Leipzig, Germany around the 1930's.
Found stored locally in Brooklyn, NY. Likely last used in the 1940's or '50's
Aluminum housing, corded electric drills dating from the 1930's to the 1960's (yes, some still work). Manufacturers include Black & Decker, Stanley, and the United States Electrical Tool Company.
Knuckle joint mechanism for the Krause press.