Brass and Steel Depthing Tool, c. 1839
1802.72 Willard House and Clock Museum
Brass and Steel Depthing Tool, with steel runners and hatched thumbscrew tighteners, the balance is supported by one of its own pivots, while the one being worked on is resting on one of the grooved spindles. The adjustable u-shaped base supports the runners which are aligned to hold the wheels and arbors, all tightened with thumbscrews.
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1802.72 Detail
Bed is made of brass with steel runners. Signed "E. Taber $11.00 May 4 1839"; may have been bought from Simon Willard.
Probably British or Swiss
1802.72 H. 3 1/4”