A late 19th century French musical automaton incorporating a fortified tower, medieval windmill, water mill and a three masted Man-of-War flying the French tricolour with a hand painted view upon the glass dome
Estimate £200/400.
If you have an individual item or a collection that you are thinking of selling we would be delighted to provide complimentary valuation advice.
Contact Lindsay Taylor antiques@peacockauction.co.uk
Please read the following information carefully before bidding.
Bedford Auction Centre, Eastcotts Park, Wallis Way, Bedford, MK42 0PE
Friday prior 9am to 8pm
Saturday prior 9am to 1pm
Thursday prior 9am to 5pm,
Morning of sale from 9am
A buyers’ premium at 17.5% plus VAT, will be added to the bid price of each lot.
Lots purchased online will in addition attract a 5% plus VAT fee.
We regret that we are unable to process requests for condition reports received after 1.00pm on the day preceding the sale.
Illustrated catalogues are available for all Antique and Specialist sales. (£5.00 by post). These sales can also be viewed on–line 10 days prior to the auction.
On sale day until 5pm and on the following Saturday, Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 5pm.
Should you require items packed and posted please contact the Peacock Post team from Monday to Wednesday on 01234 608908 or shipping@peacockauction.co.uk
Attention is drawn to the Auctioneers Conditions of Sale in this catalogue and posted on the premises.
In particular it is emphasised that all accounts must be settled on the day of sale. Sale currency is GBP.
The following payment methods are accepted:
• Cash
• Debit card (in person)
• Direct bank transfer
We do not accept payments by credit card or any card payments over the telephone.
Bank transfer details are as follows:
Bank Name: Metro Bank Plc
Account Name: W&H Peacock
Sort code: 23-05-80
Account #: 29033862
Please quote both the auction number and your invoice number as reference. Failure to do so may delay goods being released. Please be aware that clients making international transfers will be liable for any bank imposed charges.
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W&H Peacock
Bedford Auction Centre
Eastcotts Park
Wallis Way
Bedford
MK42 0PE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01234 266366
www.peacockauction.co.uk
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