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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 179

Unsigned, Swiss or French, circa 1840.Very fine and rare small brass and cast iron milling machine with rotating table and drill press.

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,100 - 4,500 / USD 3,300 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 5,635

Heavy, well finished cast iron frame for the spindle, cast iron pulley with two speeds, brass table with three directional micrometrically-controlled movements, turntable, holding clamps, depth controlling screws for each dimension, wooden base.Dim. 32 x 28 x 23 cm.

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Very good condition, cleaned and varnished.A very rare watchmaking tool for milling watch plates.