Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 171

Swiss or French, circa 1820. Fine brass and steel wheel dividing (slotting) engine. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 30 rows of divisions, spring-loaded hinged locking arm with a thumb loop, pivoted cutting arm with a slide and a crank lever, conical blank holding fixture, iron holding arm with screw, socle foot. Later wooden base. Dim. 15 x 22. Good condition. A very well preserved tool. Polished and lacquered.