A Chinese style bronze Rui sceptre, 27.5cm long

Terms & Conditions for Buyers

1. A Buyer’s Premium of 24.75% plus VAT on Country Home and Contemporary Auctions; 24.75% on Fine ART AND Specialist Auctions on the hammer price is payable on all purchased lots. (The VAT rate may alter and will be levied at the appropriate rate.) Any lots marked with an asterisk (*) will, in addition, be subject to VAT at the appropriate rate on the hammer price.  Please be aware that for Fine Art, Single Owner and Specialist auctions there is a minimum charge of £10 + VAT per lot

Any lot purchased through the services of ATG Media will be subject to a further charge of 5.5% of the hammer price (plus VAT where chargeable)

2. Payment for all purchased lots must be made by the Friday following the sale. After this period, the Auctioneers reserve the right to cancel any sale at their sole discretion or to re-offer lots for which payment has not been received in a future sale without reserve. In this latter event, the original bidder will be held liable for any shortfall between the selling price at re-offer, plus expenses, and the total amount due on their unpaid account.
3. Methods of payment accepted and conditions attached thereto are detailed in ’IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERS’ below.
4. Lots may be cleared whilst the auction is in progress after payment in full.
5. Ownership of a purchased lot shall not pass to a buyer until full payment of the ’total amount due’ has been made to the Auctioneers.
6. Free storage of all purchased lots will be provided for three working days following the sale; thereafter a storage and handling charge of £5.00 plus VAT per lot per day will be levied upon the buyer, as will all carriage charges incurred by the Auctioneers in having goods removed to storage.
7. In reference to Condition 6, all purchased lots uncollected within three working days of the sale will be transferred to the storage facilities and will be subject to the charges outlined in Condition 6. No lots will be released until carriage and storage charges have been paid in full.
8. Bidding
1. Bidders. By participating in this sale, the bidder agrees to be bound by Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd   Conditions of Business. Any buyer acting for any person who is not bidding shall be jointly and severally liable with that person for satisfaction of all arising obligations and liabilities, with the exception of the Auctioneers where they are acting on behalf of commission or other bidders.
2. Paddles. All intending bidders are required to register for a paddle bidding number with the Accounts Department prior to the auction. Bidders new to the salerooms will be required to complete a paddle registration form available at the Accounts Office and will be required to present proof of identity, proof of address and details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. The Auctioneer will not accept bids from a bidder in the room who has not registered for a paddle number. When a buyer is successful, the buyer will hold the paddle aloft and the Auctioneer will record the paddle number as the buyer of the lot.
3. Commission Bids. Any person unable to attend the auction may request the Auctioneer to bid on their behalf. This service is free of charge. Bidding forms will be available so that clients may complete these fully. These should be handed in at the Accounts Office. All commission bidders will be required to supply proof of identity, proof of address and/or details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. Commission bidders are urged to ascertain whether or not they have been successful on the day of the sale or on the Thursday following the sale. Lots will be purchased by the Auctioneer on behalf of the commission bidder for the lowest price allowed by other bids and/or reserves if any, up to and including their maximum bid amount recorded. ’Buy’ bids will not be accepted by the Auctioneers. The Auctioneers cannot accept responsibility for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute commission bids, or where a bidding slip has been completed incorrectly. We urge commission bidders, therefore, to ensure that the correct lot number(s) and price(s) are recorded on their bidding forms.
4. Telephone Bids. Any person unable to attend the auction may request to bid on a specific lot by telephone. This facility is only available by prior arrangement with the Auctioneers, is dependent on the availability of telephone lines, and is only available on lots carrying a lower estimate of at least £300 (e.g. catalogue estimate £300-500). All telephone bidders will be required to supply proof of identity, proof of address and/or details of a valid debit or credit card in their name, which details may be retained on file by the Auctioneers and used to secure payment for purchased lots. The Auctioneers cannot accept responsibility for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute telephone bids.
5. Condition Reports. Reports on the condition of any lot are offered by the Auctioneers as a statement of opinion only, and not of fact. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. are not liable for any errors or omissions contained therein.
6. In the case of a dispute, the Auctioneers reserve the right to re-offer any lot.
7. The bidding increments will be at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer.
8. Responsibility for risk, loss or damage to any lot falls to the bidder upon the fall of the hammer or, if the lot is purchased privately, to the purchaser on the day when the contract is made. The Auctioneers are not liable for any loss or damage occurring to a lot during clearing. Buyers may accept assistance from Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. staff members during clearing, but any loss or damage occurring to lots will be at the buyers’ risk.
9. Painting and Drawings Terms
   
   Any statement made as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, provenance or condition is not to be taken as a statement of fact but as a statement of opinion.
   
   Forename and surname of the artist:
   In our opinion a work by the artist
   
   Initials of the forename and the surname of the artist:

In our opinion a work of the period of the artist which may be wholly or in part his work

Surname of the artist:
In our opinion a work of the school of the artist or in his style and of uncertain date

Attributed to:
A tentative attribution based on style

Signed:
In our opinion the signature is that of the artist

Bears signature:
In our opinion the signature is not that of the artist

Colin Lewis - by artist
C.Lewis - Not by artist
C** Lewis - Full artist's name unknown

10. Liability of Auctioneers and Sellers

1. Goods sold are not new and all goods are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. Illustrations in the catalogue and any other illustrations provided are for identification only; colours and appearance may differ to the actual item(s) due to the limitations of the printing process.
2. Bidders should prior to the sale satisfy themselves as to the condition of each lot and whether or not in their own judgment the lot accords with the description.
3. Neither the Auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, are responsible for errors of description or for the authenticity of any lot.
4. Neither the Auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, give any warranty whatsoever other than hereinafter contained to any buyer in respect of any lot; any express or implied conditions or warranties are hereby excluded.
1. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. reserves the right to reproduce illustrations and to publish sale results.
2. Electrical Goods
   
   Goods offered for sale which were once operated by electricity may not comply with statutory requirements and are offered for sale for display and historical research purposes only; these goods are not suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply. It is imperative that anyone wishing to use these goods for their original purpose have them checked by a qualified electrician prior to such use.
3. Where a member of the public causes damage to a lot (or part thereof) the Auctioneers reserve the right to:
1. sell the aforementioned without reserve and to hold that specific individual liable for the amount of any difference between the hammer price and the reserve or lower estimate, whichever be the higher; or
2. hold that specific individual liable for the cost of restoration where appropriate; or
3. hold that specific individual liable for the full amount of the reserve price or lower estimate, whichever be the higher.

N.B. Except where full payment has been made under Condition 12(iii), title to the lot will remain solely with the seller.

1. 13. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. draw your attention to ’TERMS OF SALE BY AUCTION AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS, MAINLY CONCERNING SELLERS’, ’GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO BIDDERS, BUYERS AND SELLERS’ (see below) and ’IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERS’ (see below).
2. 14.Lots entered into this sale are subject to Reserve Prices.
3. 15.Certain property sold at auction may be subject to laws governing export from the country where it was purchased and import into another country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of these restrictions and obtain any relevant licenses.
4. 16.Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. reserve the right to amend any or all of their Terms and Conditions of Business at any time. Further details on request.

N.B. References to ’The Auctioneer’ and ’The Auctioneers’ include Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd., its directors, employees, consultants, servants and agents.

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO BIDDERS, BUYERS AND SELLERS

1. Your attention is drawn to our Sellers’ Terms and Conditions.
2. The Auctioneer sells as agent for the seller and as such is not responsible for any default by seller or buyer.
3. Any representation or statement by the Auctioneers in any catalogue as to ownership, attribution, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price is a statement of opinion only and the Auctioneers, their servants or agents hereby disclaim responsibility for the correctness of such opinions.
4. In these conditions:
1. ’Hammer Price’ means the price at which a lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the buyer.
2. ’Balance Due’ means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, value added tax chargeable and additional charges and expenses, e.g. storage charges and insurance, in pounds sterling.
3. ’Sale Proceeds’ means the net amount due to the seller being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate and expenses and any other amounts due to the Auctioneers from the seller.
5. 4. The Auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion without giving any reason to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case of a dispute, to put up any lot for auction again.
6. 5. Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. at its absolute discretion has the right to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any person.

N.B. References to ’The Auctioneer’ and ’The Auctioneers’ include Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd., its directors, employees, consultants, servants and agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND BUYERS

PLEASE NOTE : When making a payment all payments must be made in full in one transaction from the account relating to the registered person, no third party payments will be accepted.  Prior to bidding please ensure that the details registered relate to the Bank that funds will be coming from

1. Terms.Your attention is drawn to the Terms of Sale by Auction and Conditions of Business.
2. Buyer’s Premium. A Buyer’s Premium at the rate of 24.75% plus VAT, depending on sale, will be charged on the hammer price of each lot purchased. Some items, such as books and unframed maps, however, are zero-rated for VAT and, therefore, no VAT will be payable by buyers on the Buyer’s Premium for lots consisting solely of books or unframed maps.
3. Bidding.New bidders may have to provide proof of identification and address and valid debit or credit card details as security. Live online bidding is available via www.the-saleroom.com, which attracts an additional charge of 5.5% plus VAT on the hammer price of each lot purchased.
4. Condition. While indications of condition are given in some lot descriptions, an absence of such advice does not imply that a lot is free from defect, restoration or alteration. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition of a lot prior to bidding. Our staff can provide condition reports for those unable to attend our rooms.
5. Measurements.All measurements and weights provided in lot descriptions should be considered approximate.
6. Catalogue Amendments.It is important for prospective bidders to check the latest version of the catalogue prior to the sale for any changes which may affect lots on which they intend to bid.
7. Payment.Payment is accepted in GB Pounds only by cash, debit card, bank transfer. Buyers will be held liable for any expenses arising from their method of payment.   Bamfords do not accept credit cards or cheques

Payment by card. We accept debit bearing the ’VISA’, ’V PAY’, ’MasterCard’, ’Maestro’, ’Discover’ symbols

Card-not-present transactions. The maximum payment accepted over the phone is £2,500. Multiple card-not-present payments to cover an invoice total in excess of £2,500 are not accepted. Card-not-present transactions are subject to our compliance requirements and are only accepted from buyers whose cards are registered to a UK address which receives a full AVS match (Address Verification System). It is not possible to make card-not-present payments by V PAY card.

Our bank details for transfers

International Bank Account Number GB04HBUK + Sort Code 401915  Account no. 93665127

Branch Identitifier Code HBUKGB4104B   SWIFT Code MIDLGB22 International Bank Account Number GB04HBUK40191593665127 (Sort Code 401915  Account no. 93665127)

Collection. It is the buyer’s responsibility to collect all purchases or arrange for their collection by a third-party carrier by 5pm on the Friday following the sale at the latest. (See Terms of Sale by Auction 4-7)

Carriage. We do not provide a carriage service for any purchased lots.   We can, however, provide contact details for third-party carriers who may be able to assist.

Postage & Packing.  

Bamfords do not provide a packing service for customers own couriers.

Please contact reception for further details.

Bamfords do not offer postage internationally, we can offer postage to UK addresses on items of a small and non-fragile nature, our minimum charge is £25.00 for Royal Mail Special Delivery service. Most items are packed and posted with 2 weeks of receipt of payment.  Please be aware we cannot offer postage of jewellery, weapons, ceramics, paintings & pictures, this list is not exhaustive, therefore, please make enquiries with us first.  We can recommend our local Mailboxes or Chartwells for packing and posting services on items we cannot send. For furniture and larger items we have a list of recommended carriers.  Contact the saleroom with enquiries.

No lots will be released to a third-party carrier without first being paid for in full.