A set of 19th century German Holtzapffel lathe tools, a brass mounted turned wood handle and 11 steel blades of various shapes and sizes. Maker's mark Holtzapffel, founded by the German immigrant, John Jacob Holtzapffel in 1793, the firm specialised in lathes for ornamental turning, something that was a popular leisure occupation for gentlemen at that time. Many ornamental lathes were bought by the aristocracy, and those made by Holtzapffel & Co. were considered the best