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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
LOT 126
"Machine for Turning the Exterior of the Cylinder" Atributed to Vienot Père & Fils, a Rosureux. Made circa 1875. Fine and rare, steel machine for turning the exterior of the cylinder.
CHF 3,200 - 5,200
EUR 2,000 - 3,300 / USD 2,600 - 4,200
Steel body with brass nuts, adjustable stocks for holding
the work, driven by a pulley wheel, sliding tool bed with
handle for moving horizontally, screws for fine angle
adjustment. Dim. 22 x 12 cm.
Good condition
Notes
Provenance: The Belmont Collection.
Literature: "L'Echappement à Cylindre (1720-1950)",
Henry L. Belmont, Editions Technicmedia, p. 164.