Swiss or French, circa 1870. Very fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, centering post, brass bed, driven by two wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by a knurled nut and crank lever with depth and lateral indication via gauge and finger, angular cutter adjustment, T-rest. Later wooden base. Base dim. 29 cm X 16.5 cm. Overall length 53 cm. Very good condition. A very well preserved tool. | Exceptional horologic works of art | Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, 11th October 2003

Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 163

Swiss or French, circa 1870. Very fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, centering post, brass bed, driven by two wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by a knurled nut and crank lever with depth and lateral indication via gauge and finger, angular cutter adjustment, T-rest. Later wooden base. Base dim. 29 cm X 16.5 cm. Overall length 53 cm. Very good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,450

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