Tool · Watchmaker's lathe
This watchmaker's lathe dates to the 19th or 20th century according to the cataloguing house and is stamped Victor Svensson. Constructed from brass and metal elements, it is mounted atop a dark wooden base. The assembly features an integrated hand-cranked brass drive wheel linked by drive cord to an overhead pulley, headstock spindle, a faceplate with dog clamps, and an adjustable compound cross slide. Measuring approximately 25 cm high, 41 cm long, and 19 cm wide, the tool presents typical age-related surface wear, staining, and tarnish across its metal and wooden components.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
This tool is identified as a watchmaker's lathe, attributed to the name 'Victor Svensson' based on a stamp on the equipment. The cataloguing house assigns a broad date range of the 19th or 20th century to the item.
The specific location of the stamp is not recorded in the source material.
The lathe is constructed from brass and metal elements, all secured to a wooden base. Key operational features include a curved-spoke brass drive wheel equipped with a hand crank and an overhead idler pulley system designed for use with a drive cord.
The headstock includes a faceplate fitted with adjustable spring-loaded clamping jaws. Along the steel bed bar, an adjustable compound cross slide is present, featuring integrated thumbscrews.
Visible evidence indicates use- and age-related wear, including stains. The mechanism has not been function tested by the auction house.
The source specifies that no functional guarantee is provided for this unit.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp | Victor Svensson | “Stamped "Victor Svensson".” |
| Materials | Brass and metal, on a wooden base | “Brass and metal, on a wooden base.” |
| Dimensions | Height 25 cm, length approx. 41 cm, width approx. 19 cm | “Height 25 cm, length approx. 41 cm, width approx. 19 cm.” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 1911f8eb95
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