Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 181
FACEPLATE ENGINE Swiss or French. Made circa 1900. Fine, brass and steel faceplate engine.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,700 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,250
Brass centering plate with three sprung steel dog clamps, brass and steel bed, driven by a brass crank handle and via two pulleys, two-directional slide rest controlled by a crank handle and nut, wooden base. Dim. 34 x 54 x 21 cm. In good condition, cleaned
