Original black-and-white photograph by John Day, dated May 1972, showing the G. Buck lathe from the Harcombe Collection.
Stamped “Copyright John Day 5/72” on the reverse, confirming authorship.
A clear industrial study of early machine-tool engineering — an authentic addition to any industrial heritage or engineering photography collection.

✨ Key Features

• Original 8×5 inch (20 × 13 cm) photograph

• Subject: G. Buck lathe, Harcombe Collection

• Dated May 1972 – Copyright John Day 5/72 stamped on reverse

• Light surface wear only – very good overall condition

• Perfect for collectors of machine-tool, lathe, or engineering history

• Clean image and crisp mechanical detail typical of John Day’s work

📏 Size

• 8 × 5 inches (20 × 13 cm)

• Supplied flat in protective archival sleeve

🧩 Condition

• Very good vintage condition

• Light surface wear, some damage to the surface on the top edge of the print from being stored in a large archive.

• Reverse stamped “Copyright John Day 5/72”

• Clean, clear image surface with good tonal contrast

🚚 Shipping & Policies

• Free UK shipping

• Same-day dispatch if ordered before 10 am (UK time), next day otherwise.

• International orders via eBay Global Shipping Programme

• Eco-conscious reused packaging

• Buy 2 or more items from my shop and get 5–20 % off your whole order — discount applied automatically at checkout!

💬 Buyer FAQs

Q1. Is this an original John Day print?
Yes – it’s an authentic John Day darkroom print, dated and stamped May 1972.

Q2. What is shown in the photo?
The G. Buck lathe from the Harcombe Collection, an example of early precision machine-tool engineering.

Q3. What condition is it in?
Very good – light surface marks some minor damage to the surface, clear image and visible John Day copyright stamp.

🪶 Summary

A clean 1972 John Day photograph showing the G. Buck lathe from the Harcombe Collection.
Stamped “Copyright John Day 5/72” on reverse, this is a fine, authentic example of Day’s documentation of British engineering machinery.
An affordable and attractive addition for collectors of machine-tool or industrial heritage photography.