Brass and Steel Drilling Frame

Description:

Brass and Steel Drilling Frame, Switzerland, 19th century, with ornamentally turned adjusting screws, the frame attaches to a wheel cutting engine for use as a drill, ht. 5, wd. 6 1/2 in.

Note: Crom #2 has an in-depth chapter on wheel cutting, and mentions that wheel cutting engines were often adapted for additional uses (pp. 625-667).
Estimate $100-200