Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022
LOT 298
ARNEX
8-DAYS MUSICIAL ALARM,” THE FOUNTAIN”, AUTOMATON
HKD 5,000 - 8,000
EUR 650 - 1,050 / CHF 650 - 1,000 / USD 650 - 1,050
Sold: HKD 6,250
A fine, painted metal and plexiglas , 8 day going , musical alarm desk clock featuring automaton “The fountain” in the front window below the dial. The automaton with four (4) movements shows the gentlemen raising and lowering his arm, the horse drinking from the fountain, the water flowing, and the beautiful lady pumping the well.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-13 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Arnex
Model 8-Days Musical Alarm
Year circa 1960s-1970s
Material painted metal and plexiglas
Dimensions 12.5 x 10.5 x 4cm.
Signature dial, case and movement
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
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