Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 177
FACEPLATE ENGINE Swiss or French. Made in the late 19th century. Fine brass and steel faceplate engine. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,700 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 4,625
Brass centering plate with three sprung steel dog clamps, brass and steel bed, driven by a crank handle, the transmission wheels with cycloidal teeth, two-directional slide rest controlled by a nut and a crank handle, black cast iron base. Dim. 48 x 29 x 20 cm. In good condition, cleaned.
