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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 184

Unsigned, Swiss or French, circa 1840.Fine and rare brass face plate engine with original tooling and attachments.

C. Centering plate with three dog clamps, spring-loaded centering post, driven by two four-step pulley, tail stock, T-rest, attachments comprising: two-directional slide rest controlled by knurled knob and crank lever, angular cutter adjustment, additional driving rod with pulley, centering post fitting the tail stock, additional dog clamps, shellacking chucks, cutting bits, screw-type split chuck, whole on wooden base.Dim. 40 x 24 cm.Very Good condition.