Antique drive mechanism "Tourne broche" of a spit - Working tool
Antique drive mechanism "Tourne broche" of a spit from the early 18th century.
Was formerly used to grill the meat by the open fire.
After winding, it is driven by a counterweight .
This is a very early example, it was still made by a clockmaker.
The mechanism is made entirely in wrought iron with gears in bronze
The spit still works very well, but can only be used as decoration due to its great age.
Height 38 cm
Width 27 cm
Weight 8 kg
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Antique drive mechanism "Tourne broche" of a spit from the early 18th century.
Was formerly used to grill the meat by the open fire.
After winding, it is driven by a counterweight .
This is a very early example, it was still made by a clockmaker.
The mechanism is made entirely in wrought iron with gears in bronze
The spit still works very well, but can only be used as decoration due to its great age.
Height 38 cm
Width 27 cm
Weight 8 kg
Estimate
Time, Location
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