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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 63
Faceplate Engine Swiss or French. Made circa 1900. Fine brass and steel faceplate engine. To be sold without reserve
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
USD 2,700 - 3,600 / EUR 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 3,600
Brass centering plate with three steel dog clamps, tailstock with adjustable centering post, brass bed, driven by a crank handle, the transmission wheels with cycloidal teeth, two-directional slide rest controlled by wing-nuts and a crank handle, wooden base. Dim. 21 x 30 x 11 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished
