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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 163
A.M.D., Swiss, or French, circa 1780.Fine and rare steel fusee-cutting engine.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,500 - 7,000 / USD 6,000 - 7,400
Sold: CHF 12,305
Head screw with a crank lever moves the cutting tool bracket via pivoted steel lever, the amount of linear displacement is controlled by adjusting the arc of the pivoted lever by placing pegs in different peg holes, attachment for cutting hook slots, cutter holder with large thumb piece, set inclined on brass foot screwed to wooden base, profile (cam) adjustment for the depth of the cut.Dim. 27 x 27 cm.
Notes
Good condition, cleaned and varnished.