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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$600$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Collection of Ornamental Turning Books, spiral-bound and hardbound copies of The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History, compiled by G. Abell, J. Leggat, and W.G. Ogden Jr., 1987, 1956; Hand or Simple Turning, J.J. Holtzapffel, 1976; Engine Turning 1680-1980, M. Mathews, 1984; Ornamental Turnery, F.M. Knox, 1986; L'Art de Tourner, C. Plumier, 1976, text in French; The Lathe and Its Uses, Lufkin; Holtzapffel & Co., Engine, Lathe, & Tool Manufacturers, No. 64, a collection of early engraving plates depicting tools, lathes, and parts; The Story of American Bank Note Co.; and Journal of the Amateur Mechanical Society.
Estimate $250-450

Keywords

Holtzapffel & Co., G. Abell, J. Leggat, W.G. Ogden Jr., early engraving plates depicting tools, American Bank Note Co., Amateur Mechanical Society