Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 182
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 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 5,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 4,375
Brass centering plate with three sprung steel dog clamps, brass bed, driven by a crank handle, the transmission wheels with straight teeth, two-directional slide rest controlled by a nut and a crank handle, wooden base. Dim. 29 x 23 x 20 cm. In good condition, cleaned.
