Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 211
Unsigned Swiss or French, circa 1870.Very fine and rare brass wheel cutting engine with provision for cutting beveled gears.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 30 rows of divisions covering most needs, blank reverse, spring-loaded locking arm with a thumb end, sliding cutting arm pivoted for setting the beveled wheels, depth control feeding slide, two brass feet.Dim. 42 x 32 cm.Good condition, cleaned and varnished.
