{"product_id":"swiss-watchmaker-s-jacot-pivot-lathe-with-four-burnishers-brass-and-steel-c-1890-1920","title":"Swiss Watchmaker’s Jacot Pivot Lathe with Four Burnishers, Brass and Steel, c. 1890–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Swiss watchmakers Jacot tool, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etour à pivoter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used to support and finish the small pivots of watch wheel arbors and balance staffs. The adjustable frame bears an oval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL ★ PP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark and is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSWISS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its fitted wooden case has a drawer containing four pivot burnishers and polishing tools, together with other accessories. All the photographed contents accompany the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame combines cast brass components with machined steel working parts and screw adjustments. The metal shows age-related wear and oxidation; the case and lining show wear and staining. The presence of the fitted case and four finishing tools makes this a useful comparative set for collectors of historic watchmaking equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century, approximately 1890–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Case 28.6 × 13.7 × 6.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.365 kg, including case and contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55123780501845,"sku":"TG W16B","price":445.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/swiss-watchmaker-jacot-pivot-lathe-fitted-case-burnishers.jpg?v=1790531753","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/swiss-watchmaker-s-jacot-pivot-lathe-with-four-burnishers-brass-and-steel-c-1890-1920","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}