Lot 102: French working Gustav Vichy Musical "Tete Femme" Automaton c1880-85

Glenville Lee Pty Ltd trading as Abbingdon Auctions Australia (ABN 70 553 149 820) functions as an agent for the consignors and conducts business in the best interests of the consignors, effecting legal transfer of property between the sellers and buyers.

Graeme Horne of Abbingdon Auctions Australia, PO Box 510, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150 will be your auctioneer.

I. Viewing Time: This affords prospective buyers an opportunity to examine those articles on which they are interested in bidding. We encourage everyone to examine the items offered for sale from 10am on day of auction ~ Phone (03) 9800 3090.

2. All sales are final: All items are sold "as is" whether in perfect condition or with faults. Personal inspection is at viewing time.

3. The item is determined SOLD by the auctioneer and legal title of the item passes immediately to the highest acknowledged bidder and that bidder assumes full responsibility for the item sold.

4. Payment: All items purchased must be paid for in full on the day of the auction and before leaving the premises.

Payment can be made by Cash, Money Order or Credit Cards (2.2% surcharge for MasterCard or Visa)

Personal cheques and or direct bank deposit may be accepted from those known to us or by prior arrangement.

5. Registration: Registration is required for all bidders. It is necessary to receive a bidders number to buy at the auction. We advise you to return your bidders number to the cashier to prevent misuse or loss of the number. Reserve seat holders will find their number on the seat.

6. Abbingdon Auctions Australia reserves the right to withdraw any lot before the actual sale. If the auctioneer determines that
the amount bid is not commensurate with the value of the lot Abbingdon may reject that bid and / or withdraw the item from the auction.

7. Tied Bids: In the event of a tied absentee bid, first to leave that bid will be given preference over the other later absentee bid.

8. Removal of Goods: All goods must be collected and removed from the venue on the day of the sale, otherwise charges will apply.

9. Please Note: There is a 22% Buyers Premium at this Auction. For example Bid A$100 buyer pays A$122


After The Auction:- We can arrange for careful packing, shipping, insurance & registered mail and only add a small P&H charge of $10 per lot depending on the goods you purchase. Absentee sales must be paid for and goods removed within 10 days of auction. Otherwise storage at $15 per week and interest of 2% pcm will apply, unless prior arrangement is made - Good luck and bid early!

We can arrange for careful packing, shipping, insurance & registered mail and only add a small P&H charge of A$10 -20 per lot depending on the goods you purchase.

There is a 22% Buyers Premium at this Auction.