Tool · Watchmaker's lathe
This object is a brass and steel watchmaker's lathe, described by the source as probably of Swiss origin. Mounted on a rectangular metal base, the tool measures 39 cm in total width. It features a manual hand crank, drive gearing, a central spindle with an adjustable faceplate or chuck assembly, and an adjustable compound stage or slide rest mounted to the bed on the opposite side.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The object is identified as a watchmaker's lathe constructed from brass and steel. It is mounted on a rectangular metal base and measures 39 cm in width.
The assembly features a central spindle with an adjustable chuck, referred to in the source as an 'adjustable chuck and stage'.
The unit is equipped with a manual handle used for operation.
The lathe includes an adjustable stage and clamping components, though the specific range of motion or operational capacity is not detailed in the source.
The source describes the lathe as 'probably Swiss'.
There is no recorded maker, serial number, or date of manufacture provided in the source documentation.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Item type and materials | Brass and steel watch maker's lathe | “A brass and steel watch maker's lathe” |
| Attributed origin | Probably Swiss | “probably Swiss” |
| Mechanisms and components | Manual handle, adjustable chuck and stage | “with manual handle, adjustable chuck and stage” |
| Mounting | Rectangular metal base | “on a rectangular metal base” |
| Width | 39cm wide | “39cm wide” |
| Width | 39 cm | “39cm wide” |
| Materials | Brass and steel | “A brass and steel watch maker's lathe” |
| Hammer Price | £240 | “Hammer price: £240” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
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