Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 203
Joh. Jacob Sicora, Dresden, circa 1790.Very fine and rare brass wheel cutting engine.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,700
Sold: CHF 17,825
C. Horizontal brass dividing plate set for 11, 13, 51, 63, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 (for date), 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 118, 150, 365 (annual calendar), covering most needs, blank reverse, spring-loaded locking arm with a thumb end, pivoted "fast" cutting arm of early type with depth adjustment controlled by a large steel screw, single large foot.Dim. 36 x 24 cm.Good condition, cleaned and varnished.
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Rare, early wheel cutting engine.