Help needed to identify maker of treadle grinder/ polisher

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

Hey all, I have a treadle grinder/ polisher for sale but want to identify the maker/ manufacturer before I sell it as it would be useful info in the sale listing. I am just cleaning it up at the moment after use in my workshop.

Note the crown logo on the brace, anybody know the maker? thanks

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

[Andy HoldawayParticipant @andyholdaway]

James, the spindle looks like Goodell Pratt, but the treadle doesn't! May be a combination of various bits.

Andy

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

Thanks Andy. Does seem to be a bit of a mish mash of bits. I have heard of a make of treadle called Queen, perhaps that is the maker seeing there is a crown sign on it located on the brace. Any ideas how much this thing is worth? I won't say how much I paid for it because it makes me cry every time haha. It is a beautiful thing though I must say. I used it as a stand to mount a electric polishing motor but the polishing wheels ended up too high for me to work comfortably. I am only 5 foot 6. I have made a new stand for my polishing motor now so this beauty needs to go. I will put the cash towards more tools for the workshop

[davebParticipant @daveb17630]

It's too pretty to use, I would have this in my hall or living room.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by James Wilkinson 3 on 18/02/2018 22:35:31:

Note the crown logo on the brace, anybody know the maker? thanks

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James,

I'm not certain, but I think that 'crown' is probably a 'coronet'

Have a look at this site: **LINK**

http://www.boleynworkshop.com/coronet-imp.php

… it would be worth you contacting him for an opinion.

'Rare and Collectible' is a phrase that springs to mind.

MichaelG.

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Edit: That treadle unit would look good with one of these atop:

http://www.lathes.co.uk/coronet-precision/

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 24/02/2018 21:54:18

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

Thanks guys, very interesting Michael thank you for the links. I found this but still not able to identify the make.

**LINK**

The picture associated with the article/ for sale post: **LINK**

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

Another example of this machine, I am certain that the polishing and grinding attachment are correct for the treade now and not meant for a lathe or something else like a sewing machine.

**LINK**

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

100% sure the grinding attachment is goodell pratt now after long searching on the interwebs thanks Andy Holdaway.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Here's another: **LINK**

https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2502/lots/292

MichaelG.

[davebParticipant @daveb17630]

It is a glass lathe, for making Cut Glass items, decanters, tumblers, etc.

[James Wilkinson 3Participant @jameswilkinson3]

I have put this up for sale in the classifieds section now. £380 or make me an offer. If anybody wants further pictures then please respond to the advert or contact me. Thanks.

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