Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 213
Unsigned, Swiss or French, circa 1880.Fine medium-size lathe with dead centers and with thread-cutting option.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,800 / USD 2,200 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,450
Wooden base, cast iron head, dead center spindle threaded at the end for threading option, tail stock with crank lever, steel T-rest with brass bracket.Dim. Length 90 cm.Good condition.
Notes
In clockmaking this tool is used for machining larger parts as well as for working with wood.