Lot 128: (18th Century) Jacob Christian SCHÄFFER Abbildung und Beschreibung der electrischen Pistole und eines kleinen zu Versuchen sehr bequemen Elektrizitätsträger.

1. Autographes enchères (hereafter also referred to as "Auctioneer") auctions objects ("Objects") supplied by sellers ("Sellers") as commission agent in its own name but on the account of the Seller, except for Objects in which the Auctioneer has an ownership interest.
2. You must register in order to bid in this auction. If you have any problems registering, please contact us at by mail info@autographs-auction.com or by phone +41 77 422-0124 or by fax +41 22 594-8601. This is also an internet, mail, fax and phone auction.
3. The purchaser ("Purchaser") shall make payment in Euro within two weeks from invoicing. Other terms for payment require agreement on a case-by-case basis.
4. At the Auctioneer's discretion, Objects will normally be offered at an opening price corresponding to the lowest appraisal value, unless the Seller has set a higher reserve price. Lower bids will not be accepted. Higher bids may be submitted in increments of approximately 10%, at the Auctioneer's discretion. The highest bid wins, if no higher bid is submitted before the highest bid has been called out three times.
5. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any Objects from the sale for good reason. The Auctioneer shall be entitled to refuse bids unless suitable security or references shall have been provided prior to the auction.
6. The Purchaser shall pay a premium of 16% (tax included) on the hammer price.
7. The acceptance of a bid shall oblige the Purchaser to accept and pay for the Object concerned. In the event he fails to pay, Autographs Auction reserves the right to resell the merchandises, all costs and buyer premiums remaining at Buyer's charges.
8. The shipment or delivery shall be made after receipt of all amounts due from the Buyer. Shipments will be performed at the purchaser's charge. All costs of money transfer are at buyer's expense.
9. The Object should be unpacked and checked on delivery regarding damages caused during the transport and any discrepancies notified to the Auctioneer immediately.
9. All Objects are, without exception, used and their condition is commensurate with their age, usage and provenance although this condition is not always mentioned in the catalogue. The actual condition of the Objects when the hammer falls - including paper discoloration, missing pages, the lack of original binding or closings as well as notes from prior owners or similar (signatures, ex libris, stamps) - shall be deemed part of the agreed specifications of the Objects. All Objects are complete and in good condition unless otherwise stated. Any item is returnable at our expense for a full cash refund if unmentioned major defects are found, within 15 days after the receipt and providing that the book is returned in the same condition as when sold.
10. Objects sold "with all faults" (w.a.f) and lot of more than three items are not subject to return.
11. The property right of the supplied goods remains with us up to full payment.
12. The Auctioneer will accept written bids at no cost. Bids by fax and e-mail shall be accepted. Bids by telephone shall be accepted for items with a starting price of 250 € at least. In the event of written absentee bids, the bidder instructs the Auctioneer to bid on his behalf. In the event of telephone bids, a telephonist present in the auction room is authorised to submit bids on instruction of the telephone bidder.
13. The sales are made under Swiss Law and Canton of Geneva jurisdiction.

Buyer Premium is 16% of hammer price

Shipping will be by registered parcel, unless a different kind of shipping is required by the Purchaser. All charges are for the Purchaser and will be added to the invoice. For items or lot of considerable size and/or weight, please contact us to agree the best possible shipment.

All taxes are included in the Buyer Premium