Nelson Lee in auction

[daveslot]

Did anyone spot the Nelson Lee in auction in Potter and Potter auctions on the 23rd? The Temple of Fate, a fantastic machine. I was put off by the high estimate but they knocked it out for only $9000 including premium. I wonder if it will be repatriated.

[jingle]

Couldn't find it on line dave

[daveslot]

Lot 458, can't upload pic as it's in a pdf file.

[polaris]

[moonriver]

Have been watching this, the auction house did very little to show it off to its best, poor def photos etc and limited mechanism pics yet still put a whacking great estimate. Americans don't appreciate these working models, but as some American auction houses don't accept reserves it started at that and didn't go up much. It looks in untouched original condition but neglected. When you consider commission, the current exchange rate, shipping and UK customs duty it was a toss up