$3,081
Brass and Steel Fusee Engine, possibly John Wyke, late 18th century, with open brass frame and multiple adjustments, the tool slide bears mark I WYKE , overall lg. 9 1/4 in. Note: Crom #2 discusses this engine on 466-467 and it is illustrated there in figures 923-924. Trade catalogues of the time show similar engines, specifically Wyke's catalogue which shows it in Plate 60 (Crom #2, figure 262). Wyke mark possibly a later addition.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01