Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 021864

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	021864
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	No. 18-A 32" x appx 672"
Owner:	Govt Liquidation Auction
Manufacture Date:	1919
Notes:	This is the famous lathe that was made by Oliver on special order from the US Navy. It has a 62-foot long bed, providing approximately 56 feet between centers. Sold at auction in Portsmouth, VA, on 01/23/2012 for $8700.00. Who got this piece of history?

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