$711
Brass and Steel Boxed Mandrel, Robert Barker, England, c. 1810, the vice-held lathe-powered tool with brass frame marked R BARKER , the faceplate with three thumbscrew-adjusted jaws, and adjustable steel tool rest, in original fitted dovetailed mahogany box (lid needs regluing), lg. 10 1/4 in. Note: Mandrels are covered extensively in Crom #2, on pp. 524-537.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01