Jewellers Lathe Cute.

Cute Little Watchmakers Lathes

Here are a couple of 18th century Watchmakers turns which are simple little lathes. These would have been held in a vise and powered by a little bow. In some cases the bows cord would have been wrapped around the work being turned as it was held between centers.

I am not real sure how the one with the 'barrel" was used....... all I know is they are really cute! Also note the nice thumb screws and engraving edging the Tee-rest of the older one....

Thanks Rivett608 for the pictures.

And i like them.