Swiss or French, circa 1780. Fine and rare steel fusee cutting engine. Head screw with a crank lever moves the cutting tool bracket via a pivoted steel lever, the amount of linear displacement is controlled by adjusting the arc of the pivoted lever by sliding it along the slot, cutter holder with large thumb piece, set inclined on brass foot. Later wooden base. Dim. 17 x 12 cm. Very good condition. Cleaned and varnished. | 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 178

Swiss or French, circa 1780. Fine and rare steel fusee cutting engine. Head screw with a crank lever moves the cutting tool bracket via a pivoted steel lever, the amount of linear displacement is controlled by adjusting the arc of the pivoted lever by sliding it along the slot, cutter holder with large thumb piece, set inclined on brass foot. Later wooden base. Dim. 17 x 12 cm. Very good condition. Cleaned and varnished.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 9,200

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