Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 188
LARGE WHEEL CUTTING ENGINE Swiss or French. Made in the 19th century. Fine, large, brass and steel wheel cutting engine on a wooden base. To be sold without reserve
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,700 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 11,250
Horizontal brass dividing plate set with rows of divisions, blank reverse, spring-loaded steel locking arm with a thumb loop, sliding and pivoted "fast" cutting arm, depth feeding slide with crank handle turn screw, adjustment with knurled nuts, horizontal slide adjustment with a wing nut, black cast iron feet. Dim. 34 x 40 x 22 cm. In good condition
