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Lorch topping/wheel cutting attachment for a watchmakers lathe
Estimated price for orientation: 775 $
Category: Tools and Repair Kits
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
This auction is for a gear cutting or topping tool for a watchmakers lathe plus a number of spare cutters. It comes in its original box with a number of accessories. It is marked Lorch Schmidt & Co. This tool was obtained as part of a jewellers/watchmakers estate sale and, judging by the other items, probably dates to the second half of the 20th century.In use this tool is mounted on the graver rest of a watchmaker lathe (spigot size for mounting 6mm so may fit other lathe graver rests). There is a little flaking and tarnishing as can be seen from the pictures - but this could probably be polished up. However, in general the tool is in good useable condition.This tool would be a valuable and economic addition to the workshop of anyone involved in vintage watch repair or restoration. It would enable delicate topping and/or cutting operations on wheels. Alternatively this item may be of interest to a collector - I have never seen another example of this tool, in its original box with most, if not all of the usual accessories.
Please ask if you need any further information. I am happy to post worldwide. Please ask for a quote if you are interested. Alternatively collection is not a problem if this is convenient.There is no reserve and a £1 starting price - so it maybe your chance to grab a bargain. Please note that I am happy to refund the purchase price in full if you are not satisfied with this item for any reason whatsoever.Please note I am selling a number of similar items and am happy to combine postage costs for multiple purchases.
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
This auction is for a gear cutting or topping tool for a watchmakers lathe plus a number of spare cutters. It comes in its original box with a number of accessories. It is marked Lorch Schmidt & Co. This tool was obtained as part of a jewellers/watchmakers estate sale and, judging by the other items, probably dates to the second half of the 20th century.
In use this tool is mounted on the graver rest of a watchmaker lathe (spigot size for mounting 6mm so may fit other lathe graver rests). There is a little flaking and tarnishing as can be seen from the pictures - but this could probably be polished up. However, in general the tool is in good useable condition.
This tool would be a valuable and economic addition to the workshop of anyone involved in vintage watch repair or restoration. It would enable delicate topping and/or cutting operations on wheels. Alternatively this item may be of interest to a collector - I have never seen another example of this tool, in its original box with most, if not all of the usual accessories.
Please ask if you need any further information. I am happy to post worldwide. Please ask for a quote if you are interested. Alternatively collection is not a problem if this is convenient.There is no reserve and a £1 starting price - so it maybe your chance to grab a bargain. Please note that I am happy to refund the purchase price in full if you are not satisfied with this item for any reason whatsoever.
Please ask if you need any further information. I am happy to post worldwide. Please ask for a quote if you are interested. Alternatively collection is not a problem if this is convenient.There is no reserve and a £1 starting price - so it maybe your chance to grab a bargain. Please note that I am happy to refund the purchase price in full if you are not satisfied with this item for any reason whatsoever.
Please note I am selling a number of similar items and am happy to combine postage costs for multiple purchases.