Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Collection of Ornamental Turning Books, hardbound Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments, translated by M. Bion, 1723; hardbound photocopies of The Geometric Chuck, J.H. Ibbetson; The Society of Ornamental Turners bulletins, no. 1-10 and index, 1949-54; The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History, compiled by S.G. Abell, J. Leggat, and W.G. Ogden Jr., 1987; Art and Craft of Ornamental Turning, Rev. G.A. Grace, 1960; and an additional four 19th century pamphlets, three books, and other notes related to plain or ornamental turning.
Estimate $250-450