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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 162
FBP, Swiss, circa 1840.Very fine wheel dividing (slotting) engine.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,800 - 3,500 / USD 3,000 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 6,900
Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 33 rows of divisions, covering most needs, spring-loaded hinged locking arm with a thumb loop, pivoted cutting arm with a slide and a crank lever, conical blank holding fixture, brass holding arm with screw, three steel feet.Dim. 38 x 21 cm.
Notes
Good condition, cleaned, varnished and painted.