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Brass and Steel Watchmaker's Mandrel

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$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2723TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Brass and Steel Watchmaker's Mandrel, a worm-gear-driven example with a three-jaw brass faceplate, knurled and flattened thumbscrews, turned wood crank handle, sliding dovetail bedplate, and tool rest, all mounted on a wood stand, lg. 18 in.
Estimate $300-500

worm-gear needs adjusting, surface rust to steel and brass polish residue on all brass parts.


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