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Holtzapffel Lathe Chucks
- a description taken from an 1843 edition of
Practical Mechanic and Engineer's Magazine -
Holtzapffel Lathes

Founded in London during 1793 by a German immigrant, John Jacob Holtzapffel, the Holtzapffel company was to became pre-eminent amongst the many makers of high-quality ornamental turning lathes. The firm stayed in the hands of Holtzapffel's direct decedents until 1896 after which demand for their specialised products began to decline.







Holtzapffel Lathes

Holtzapffel Lathe Chucks
- a description taken from an 1843 edition of
Practical Mechanic and Engineer's Magazine -
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