Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 118
Teeth Cutting Machine For Escape Wheels Swiss. Made circa 1900. Fine and very rare, steel and brass machine for cutting escape wheel teeth.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 5,625
Massive cast-iron bed, pulley driven cutting wheel with cooling sponge, the cutting tools driven by a crank handle via a worm-and-wheel and four steel irregular cams, micrometer adjustments, brass oil sumps, wooden base. Dim. 34 x 27 x 34 cm. In good condition, cleaned
