A J Wilkinson & Co was a Boston based Importer, Dealer and Manufacturer’s Agent of hardware and tools that was established in 1842. By the late 1860’s they offered both wood and metal foot powered lathes. From what we can tell, it is very likely most of these were made by other manufacturers and simply sold by Wilkinson.
This lathe has a 4 ft bed that allows about 34 inches between centers and swings about 8 ½ inches. The longest lathe they offered. The table is 54 inches long. Here is a link to a video on this lathe Click Here
Close up of the two stage headstock with new leather belt