Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 160

Swiss or French, circa 1870. Fine brass and steel face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, spring-loaded centering post, steel bed, driven by two-wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by knurled nut and crank lever, angular cutter adjustment, T-rest, period wooden base. Base dim. 26.5 cm x 10 cm, overall 52 cm. Very good condition. A very well preserved tool.