Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Brass and Steel Fusee Engine, possibly John Wyke, late 18th century, with open brass frame and multiple adjustments, the tool slide bears mark I WYKE, overall lg. 9 1/4 in.
Note: Crom #2 discusses this engine on 466-467 and it is illustrated there in figures 923-924. Trade catalogues of the time show similar engines, specifically Wyke's catalogue which shows it in Plate 60 (Crom #2, figure 262).
Estimate $500-700
Wyke mark possibly a later addition.