AN AIR PUMP
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AN AIR PUMP

ALOIS KREIDL, PRAGUE; 19TH CENTURY

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AN AIR PUMP
ALOIS KREIDL, PRAGUE; 19TH CENTURY
the lacquered brass mechanism on walnut verneered base with maker's (or retailer's) plaque, with old collection labels and painted inventory numbers -- with a domed alarm clock with electrical contacts, to demonstrate conditions in vacuum.
19in. (48cm.) long
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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