1196-385 Antique B.C. Ames Watchmaker’s/ Clockmaker’s/Jewelers Precision Lathe, Model #3

115V/1PH/60HZ Equipped With: Counter shaft overhead flat belt drive system Dual foot pedal operated belt guides Hand wheel draw bar 35 - assorted #3 AM collets 3-Jaw & 4-Jaw chucks Live center Jacobs 1/2" drill chuck for tailstock Compound tool slide 6" face plate Tool post ring/rocker Steady rest Extra draw bar Wood bench History: -- PROVENANCE, DETAIL / SPECIFICATIONS: CIRCA 1905 WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS http://www.lathes.co.uk/ames/ The B. C. Ames Co. was founded in 1901 by Bliss C. Ames as a successor to Alcorn & Ames. He started with small bench lathes and added a line of small milling machines in 1905. The company closed in 1946. Information Sources The Massachusetts corporate registry database lists this company's first registration as 1922-06-26. https://books.google.com/books/about/Ames_Enclosed_Head_Precision_Bench_Lathe.html?id=X9eEGwAACAAJ