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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$660$550
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Collection of Ornamental Turning Books, hardbound Curves Described by the Geometric Chuck, Charles Taylor, 1874; Pictorial Encyclopedia of Science, Art and Technology, Diderot-D'Alambert, text in French, re-print, 1970; Hand or Simple Turning, J.J. Holtzapffel, 1976; softbound The Art & Craft of Ornamental Turning, Rev. G.A. Grace, 1960; spiral-bound The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History, compiled by S.G. Abell, J. Leggat, and W.G. Ogden Jr., 1987; Holtzapffel & Co. catalogue, 1909; and additional Holtzapffel pamphlets, and two books and three typed pamphlets on plain and ornamental turning.
Estimate $250-450

Keywords

Holtzapffel & Co., Charles Taylor, J. Leggat, S.G. Abell, W.G. Ogden Jr.