Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Ornamental Turning Elliptical Cutter Frame, mid-19th century, brass and steel lathe attachment, with wood pulley and threaded screw adjustable scale calibrated 0-70 degrees, and additional brass gears, all housed in a dovetailed mahogany box, tool lg. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Christies lot 209 sticker. Interior lid with penned notes
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Keywords
Abraham Calvin Edwards Cherry Tall Clock
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131

John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.