10,925 CHF
Swiss or French, circa 1790. Very fine brass wheel small cutting engine. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 19 rows of divisions on one side and 24 on the reverse covering most needs, spring-loaded hinged locking arm with a thumb loop, vertical depth slide rest with crank lever finished with horn knob, slide "fast" cutting arm set on a pivoted bracket without a scale, three steel feet. Dim. 32 x 34 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished Notes Rare small and old wheel cutting engine.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-11-14