Watch maker tools - Watchmaker's lathe with a hand crank.

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Edouard Culot
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€21
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An antique watchmaker's lathe with a brass frame dating to 1850–1900, mounted on a wooden drawer base and measuring 32 × 30 × 15 cm, featuring a large three‑armed drive wheel, micrometric adjustments and belt transmission.

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Antique clockmaker's lathe with a flywheel – 19th century, probably France

An antique precision clockmaker's lathe, probably from the second half of the 19th century, consisting of a brass frame resting on a wooden drawer-base. It features a large three-armed driving flywheel, micrometer adjustments, pulleys, and a belt-driven transmission system.

The drawer contains a set of clockmaking accessories and tools, including discs, chucks and tips. The collection testifies to the craftsmanship and precision of instruments used in old clockmaking workshops.

Condition: Good display condition, with patina and signs of wear consistent with its age. Functionality has not been tested. The lathe is sold as is, as shown in the photographs.

Note: Two small pieces are missing from the drawer, as well as a small disk. The accessories present are those visible in the photographs.

A beautiful collectible item, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of antique clockmaking, precision instruments, and artisanal heritage.

Antique clockmaker's lathe with a flywheel – 19th century, probably France

An antique precision clockmaker's lathe, probably from the second half of the 19th century, consisting of a brass frame resting on a wooden drawer-base. It features a large three-armed driving flywheel, micrometer adjustments, pulleys, and a belt-driven transmission system.

The drawer contains a set of clockmaking accessories and tools, including discs, chucks and tips. The collection testifies to the craftsmanship and precision of instruments used in old clockmaking workshops.

Condition: Good display condition, with patina and signs of wear consistent with its age. Functionality has not been tested. The lathe is sold as is, as shown in the photographs.

Note: Two small pieces are missing from the drawer, as well as a small disk. The accessories present are those visible in the photographs.

A beautiful collectible item, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of antique clockmaking, precision instruments, and artisanal heritage.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Watchmaker's lathe with a hand crank.
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