Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
J.A. Pickles Geometric Chuck, 1966, brass and steel body marked J.A. Pickles Fecit 1966, sliding dovetailed platform with notched indexing gear calibrated 0-96, in a hinged mahogany box, dia. 7 in.
Note: This geometric chuck is shown in Theodore R. Crom, Horological and Other Shop Tools, 1700-1900, p. 285 in use on Holtzapffel lathe No. 2328.
Estimate $500-800