Only Online Auction
Geneva, Sep 22, 2021
LOT 341
Montilier Watch Co.
Horological miscellaneous; electric window automaton showing a watchmaker working at his workbench; wood, cast-iron and tissues
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 950 - 1,850 / USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,600 - 17,100TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 262
Wood, cast-iron and tissues, electric window automaton showing a watchmaker working at his workbench; the character moving by being activated by cables placed inside his body, driven by an electric motor (110 v.); the latter is connected to a transformer “L.M.F.” (220 v.). The workbench is decorated with a watchmaker’s oil lamp, so-called “quinquet” (or Argand lamp), and some watchmaker's tools.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Brand Montilier Watch Co., Montilier (Canton of Fribourg)
Year mid-20th century
Length 150 mm.
Height 220 mm.
Width 120 mm.
Signature case
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: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions 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. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.