What is this watchmakers tool?

[mattblast]

I’m helping a friend sell his dads watchmaker tools. Looks like a very small brass lathe. What is this?

 

[NJ Marty]

I’m helping a friend sell his dads watchmaker tools. Looks like a very small brass lathe. What is this?

Very cool indeed. Any makers mark?
Im sure its worth quite a bit. Share the link when you list it as i would like to see how it does.

 

[rlitman]

It is for balancing wheels.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

A very neat vintage tool. Similar to bench centers but watchmakers size. With the tool rest I expect you could also spin a part between the dead centers with a bow or similar for light lathe work. Search Plain steel turns. Ed.

 

[tym]

Yes, I think it is for poising a balance wheel.

 

[mattblast]

Thank you