Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself.
Brass, Iron
Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid Oak machinist's factory tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.
Felt, Oak
19th Century French Cast Iron Profile of Jacques de Vaucanson, Diam. 9 inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Vaucanson’s most important invention was the first all-metal lathe, which was paramount to the Industrial Revolution, as his lathe was the first machine tool to beget other machine t...
Metal, Iron, Cast Iron
Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
handcrafted from local hardwood, using a very basic lathe and other hand tools. This antique vessel is hand turned from hard wood and shows a lustrous wax patina with a lovely woode...
Hardwood
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H 54.5 in W 35 in D 26.75 in
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
Technological innovations were also introduced, including table saws, band saws, drills, lathes and fine carving tools. Certain locales became known for highly stylized furniture.
Cedar
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H 29 in W 63.375 in D 42.125 in
Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Turned wood is produced by rotating wood on a lathe, allowing the wood to be carved. As the lathe rotates, a cutting tool (such as a chisel) is applied to the wood, allowing a menuis...
Stone
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H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Wooden Pots Set of Three from the West Nepal Himal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
These pots come from the mountains of West Nepal, where they were fashioned by hand from local hardwood, using a very basic lathe and other hand tools. They made up an essential item...
Hardwood
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H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 4.93 in
Antique Desktop Watchmaker's Lathe, Swiss, Brass, Jacot, Craftsman's Tool, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop watchmaker's lathe. A Swiss, brass and steel jacot craftsman's tool, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Brass, Steel
Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Walnut machinist's tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.
Felt, Wood
1900s Cast Iron Machinist's Straight Edge
By Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Brown & Sharpe was one of the most influential firms in the development of machine tools and machining technology. Cast iron machinist straigh...
Iron
Rare Jewelers Rolltop Workbench
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and rare rolltop workbench designed to safely lock the jewelers lathe and tools. This way the tools did not need to be removed from the bench every evening.
Pair of Italian Marble Urns
Located in Woodbury, CT
The socles are separate. Inside are lathe and hand tool marks. The inside dimensions are 12" diameter and 5" deep.
Marble
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.97 in
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
Located in London, GB
John Wyke's company made watches, hand tools, lathes, gear cutting machines, etc, for the clock and watch making industry.
22k Gold