Sold for:
9,200 CHF
9,200 CHF
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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-10-11
