Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Brass and Steel Mandrel, John Alcock, Prescot, England, c. 1860, the free-standing crank-powered tool with frame marked JOHN ALCOCK, brass pulley, three-jaw brass faceplate, and adjustable cutter on two dovetail slides, together with unattached tool rest for hand turning, handwheel dia. 8 1/4, overall lg. 17 1/4 in.
Note: This tool is pictured in color on p. 529 of Crom #2, as figure 1051.
Estimate $500-700