05-01-201005-01-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 1, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Ten Brass or Whalebone Watchmaker's Drill Bows

Sell one like this
$119$100
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Ten Brass or Whalebone Watchmaker's Drill Bows, likely 19th century, seven whalebone examples and three of brass, together with a glass canister with horsehairs to string the bows, lg. 10-20 1/2 in.

Note: Crom #2, p. 306, figure 592 shows an example of a whalebone drill bow for sale in an 1886 catalogue. The bow is used to power watchmaker's turns and lathes.
Estimate $150-200

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power watchmaker