Georg Jacob Leipzig Jacot pivot-burnishing tool set in an open wooden case with numbered compartments

Georg Jacob Leipzig – Antique Jacot / Pivot Burnishing Tool Set in Wooden Case

€495,00 EUR
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Georg Jacob Leipzig Jacot pivot-burnishing tool set in an open wooden case with numbered compartments

Georg Jacob Leipzig – Antique Jacot / Pivot Burnishing Tool Set in Wooden Case

€495,00 EUR
A characterful Jacot / pivot burnishing tool set by Georg Jacob Leipzig G.m.b.H., offered as antique watchmaker’s equipment in a wooden case with numbered compartments. The wood, metal components, and attached maker’s plate evoke the atmosphere of a historic watchmaker’s workshop. Historical background According to information supplied by the seller, Georg Jacob Leipzig was a major competitor of Flume and supplied high-quality tools to watchmaking schools in Glashütte. This historical background has not been independently verified. Notable details Two large steel shafts with drive pulleys, described by the seller as intended for bow-driven operation and as very well preserved. A maker’s plate attached with small nails, bearing the name Georg Jacob G.m.b.H. Leipzig. A fitted wooden interior with visible numbering, including positions 10 through 25. Runners described by the seller as having microscopic notches along their edges to support fine watch pivots. Condition and contents The photographs show signs of use, discoloration of the wood, and patina on the metal components. Some recesses are empty, so the set is not offered as complete. Its exact age and working condition have not been established. Please examine the photographs carefully for the included components and visible condition. Case dimensions: approximately 19 × 8.5 × 5 cm. Weight: 431 grams. Only one example of this item is available. Tracked shipping is calculated separately.

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