Ornamental Turning 'Rose-Engine' Lathe
1740
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LicenseAutomation mechanism for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Automation mechanism for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Automation mechanism for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fixed superstructure for the ornamental turning 'rose-engine'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ornamental watchmaker's turning 'rose-engine' lathe, unsigned
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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.
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.
