Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Brass and Steel Boxed Mandrel, Robert Barker, England, c. 1810, the vice-held lathe-powered tool with brass frame marked R BARKER, the faceplate with three thumbscrew-adjusted jaws, and adjustable steel tool rest, in original fitted dovetailed mahogany box (lid needs regluing),lg. 10 1/4 in.
Note: Mandrels are covered extensively in Crom #2, on pp. 524-537.
Estimate $800-1,200