{"product_id":"r-p-v-watchmaker-s-crystal-cutting-machine-vienna-circa-1930","title":"R.P.V. Antique hand-operated watchmaker’s machine-tool for cutting and shaping watch glass, Austria, circa 1930.”","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn Austrian hand-operated watchmaker’s crystal-cutting machine by Robert Pollak \u0026amp; Co. (Robert Pollak et Cie), Vienna, circa 1930. Bench-mounted by means of an integral cast-metal clamp, the machine incorporates a hand-cranked working disc and an adjustable tool assembly for the controlled cutting and shaping of watch crystals. Knurled controls and threaded adjustments permitted accurate positioning of the work, reflecting the specialised mechanical equipment employed at the traditional watchmakers bench.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine remains substantially complete, retaining its wooden crank handle, working disc, adjustable tool head and bench clamp. The metal surfaces show oxidation, finish loss, scratches and workshop wear consistent with age and use. The cast housing carries \u003cstrong\u003eR.P.V.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMARQUE DÉPOSÉE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN AUSTRIA\u003c\/strong\u003e markings. The R.P.V. trademark is documented for Pollak Robert et Cie of Vienna, registered in 1929, supporting a circa 1930 date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTG W09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.9 × 21.5 × 12.9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.771 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54850167931221,"sku":"TG W09","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/A_R.P.V.AUSTRIANWATCHMAKER_SCRYSTAL-CUTTINGMACHINE.jpg?v=1788597714","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/r-p-v-watchmaker-s-crystal-cutting-machine-vienna-circa-1930","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}