Cork support. The first tool to be made by Mark Levy at the Ecole d’horlogerie

Made:
La Chaux-de-Fonds

Cork support. The first tool to be made by Mark Levy at the Ecole d’horlogerie, part of the technicum of La Chaux de Fonds Switzerland. Being so soft it was easy to manipulate the material. Made by Mark Levy.

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2017-2097
Materials:
cork
type:
tool and cork support

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