12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Collection of Ornamental Turning Books

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$660$550
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Collection of Ornamental Turning Books,Index to the Geometric Chuck, T.S. Bazley, 1875; Patterns for Turning, H.W. Elphinstone, 1872; Specimens in Eccentric Circular Turning, J.H. Ibbetson, 1838; L'Art de Tourner, C. Plumier, text in French, 1749; The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History, compiled by S.G. Abell, J. Leggat, and W.G. Ogden Jr., 1987; two pamphlets of Ornamental Turning, a lecture by S.G. Abell; Notes on the Rose Chuck & Pumping Apparatus; photocopy of a Holtzapffel & Co. catalog; four etchings of lathes and turners; and two additional books related to plain and ornamental turning.
Estimate $250-450

Keywords

S.G. Abell, W.G. Ogden Jr., J. Leggat, Holtzapffel & Co.