SWISS ALCOVE CARTEL FROM THE MID-18th CENTURY In carved and gilded wood, the movement signed Frederic Huguenin at the / Chaux de fond, inscribed in a case surrounded by oak leaves and palms H. 56.5 cm (22 ¼ in.) l. 57 cm (22 ½ in.) Bibliography: Tardy, La Pendule Française, Les Provinces Françaises, Horloges et Pendules étrangères, Vol. III, p. 824, fig. 3 (reproduced). A Swiss giltwood cartel d'alcove, mid-18th century, the movement by Frederic Huguenin Our example is part of the tradition of watchmaking excellence that has characterised this Swiss town since the early 18th century. A major centre of European watchmaking, La Chaux-de-Fonds saw the emergence of renowned craftsmen such as Huguenin, active from the 1750s. *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.