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Antique Davis No. 1 Keyseater – Davis Keyseater Company, Rochester, N.Y.
Cast-iron mechanical keyseater for cutting keyways. Clearly marked:
DAVIS KEYSEATER COMPANY
ROCHESTER N.Y. U.S.A.
PAT. MAR. 20 1888
APR. 10 1894
No. 1
Also has a Chandler & Farquhar Company (Boston) dealer plate.
Features:
- Classic arched access door with internal gears, connecting rod, and crosshead
- Flat work table
- Later electric motor conversion with belt drive, red switch, and twist-lock plug
- On pallet as shown
Condition: As-found industrial surplus. Heavy surface rust on table, dirty, old paint, spider webs, etc. Appears mechanically complete but completely untested. No cutters, bushings, or tooling included. Sold strictly as-is for restoration, parts, or use by someone familiar with these machines.
These early Davis keyseaters date to the late 19th / early 20th century and are increasingly hard to find. Great project machine or collector piece.
Local pickup preferred (heavy machine). Buyer responsible for all shipping/freight arrangements and costs if not picking up. No returns.
Please ask any questions before offerding/buying. Multiple photos available.
