Ornamental Turning 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1740
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LicenseOrnamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Science Museum, London
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Science Museum, London
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
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Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, oak wood base, superstructure, automaton mechanism fixed to underside of base, and flywheel fixed to top of superstructure, with both the lathe and superstructure fixed to oak wood base, unsigned, Germany, c. 1740
This lathe automatically produced a complex geometrical pattern, cut into a small round piece of wood. In so doing it replicated the work of a human turner, who could decorate things such as watchcases or medallions.
The lathe’s astonishing design reflects that it was made for someone wealthy – it is traditionally associated with King Frederick the Great of Prussia, who was also a turner. Possessing this wondrous machine, performing its lifelike task, would have emphasised Frederick’s position as a great statesman.
Oak Wood Base for 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1740
Superstructure for Ornamental Turning 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1750-1888
Automation Mechanism for 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1740
Flywheel for Ornamental Turning 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1740
Parts related to rose engine lathe
1740
Wooden section of 'rose-engine" lathe on a sliding bar
1740
Details
- Category:
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Object Number:
- 1888-393
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), box (wood) and wrought iron
- Measurements:
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overall: 2415 mm x 1305 mm x 1070 mm,
Height estimate: 248.25 cm
- type:
- lathes
- credit:
- Pratt, S.
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