The Fortress!

This is a 16.5" tall solid curly oak 1792 miniature guillotine.

To see a detailed photo of this machine, click here.

I believe this to easily be my best piece yet. It is sculpture in the round. I cannot find a bad angle.

Built from 3/4" stock in different diameters, it is massively built and very heavy, which adds up to a most wonderous sound when the mechanism is tripped.

I have incorporated many new details on this model. Details I hope to eventually incorporate into all my other top line models.

First off, I have switched to steel rivets to fuse my mouton assemblies. This guarantees centuries of unfettered play.

Up until the introduction of this model, (I have already sold one) my table slides were composed of a horizontal pin installed at the rear terminus of the table frame assembly. This was captured by a slot cut into the bottom face of the table.

Now I have finally begun building the hinged assemblies used in actual guillotines. The extra cost added means that I will continue to allow for the "cheaper" method if the client wishes.

The number of possibilities for this model will mean dealing with me on a custom basis, price being agreed upon before purchasing. Exxpect to pay approximately: $300 for a 10" model, $400 for a 14" model and $500 for a 16.5" model like you see in the images.