Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 221
Unsigned, Swiss or French, circa 1780.Fine and rare steel fusee cutting en-gine.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 5,500 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. 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 placing pegs in different peg holes, attachment for cutting hook slots, cutter holder with large thumb piece, set inclined on brass foot screwed to wooden base.Dim. 27 x 27 cm.Very good condition.
Notes
This is an early type of fusee engine, in which the cut was still controlled by hand pressure.