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A Victorian sterling silver vesta case, Edward H Stockwell London, circa 1890. 5cm long. 40.7gms.
A Victorian sterling silver vesta case, Edward H Stockwell London, circa 1890. 5cm long. 40.7gms.
A Victorian sterling silver vesta case, Edward H Stockwell London, circa 1890. 5cm long. 40.7gms.
Antique and Modern silver, Jewellery.
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Important Information
Fine jewellery and silver
All bidders must be registered by 5pm, the day before the auction.
Condition reports to be requested no later than 24 hours before the auction.
Condition reports are only a matter of opinion and cannot be relied on when bidding. You should satisfy yourself by viewing the lot in person. Items cannot be returned if there is a dispute concerning the condition if you have not examined it.
Payments and collections must be made 48 hours after the auction.
We do not provide shipping or packing in-house. Should you require a carrier the following local services are available:
Pack and Send 0118 584498 reading@packsend.co.uk
Mailbox Etc. in Reading - 0118 951 7980 info@mbereading.co.uk - https://www.mbe.co.uk/reading
Jentel Packing - 01268 776777 admin@jentelpacking.co.uk
www.jentelpacking.co.uk
Langhorn & Sons - 07990 544440
If you want to send a stamped self addressed envelope we can send it back to you, we hold no responsibility once it has left the auction house
Chinese customers:
51Parcel Ltd
www.51parcel.com
Wechat: Lily51parcel
Tel: 07917130258 (WX)
Email: steven.liang@51parcel.com
Terms & Conditions
We do not provide shipping or packing in-house.
BUYER STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITION
UNDER WHICH CHATTELS ARE OFFERED FOR SALE
1.The highest bidder is to be the purchaser. Should any dispute arise between two or more bidders the lot in dispute shall, at the discretion of the Auctioneer, be immediately put up again and resold. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse the bidding of any person.
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Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 4.95% commission charge (5.94% incl. VAT) at the rate imposed on the hammer price
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13.The Auctioneers reserve the right to divide, combine, add to or withdraw any lot.
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15.Any damage done during the removal of lots, either to the property of others, or to the premises, must be made good - principals being considered responsible for the acts of their contractors
16.It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to comply with any import and/or export restrictions that may apply on any purchase.
17.We require any buyers who are VAT exempt to provide the delivery address for their prospective purchase before bidding at the sale. We are unable to provide VAT exempt invoices if this information is not provided prior to the auction.
18.The Auctioneers act only as agents and shall not therefore be held responsible for any default on the part of either a Vendor or a Purchaser.
19.In the event of a dispute arising, the decision of the Auctioneer shall be final and binding on all parties.
20.Failure to comply with any of the above conditions shall forfeit any deposit that may have been taken and any purchases uncleared within the specified time may be resold, without reference to the defaulter. Any deficiency resulting from such a resale, together with expenses incurred, shall be made good by the defaulter and will be recoverable as and for liquidated damages. Any surplus that may arise from such a resale shall belong solely to the Vendor. The Auctioneers or Vendor shall have full right to enforce any bidding contract made at a sale and to sue for the full price of the goods and the buyers premium, and the foregoing provision as to resale shall be entirely without prejudice to such right.
NOTICE
A. All statements in the catalogue or online as to any lot are made in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the Vendor or the Auctioneers.
B. All statements in the catalogue or online, in writing or given verbally, as to authenticity, attribution, genuineness, origin, authorship, date, age, period, condition or quality are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as, or implying, statements or representations of fact.
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D. Neither the Vendor nor the Auctioneers, make or give, nor has any person in the employment of the Auctioneers any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to any lot.
The Auctioneers are prepared to advise intending purchasers and to execute bids on their behalf without charge for either service.
Artist's Resale Rights (“Droit De Suite”)
The buyer agrees to pay the Auctioneer an amount equal to the resale royalty. Resale royalty applies to both a living artist and the estate of an artist for a period of 70 years after their death where the Hammer Price is €1,000 or more and the amount cannot be more than €12,500 per lot.
The amount is calculated as follows:
Royalty for the portion of the Hammer Price (in Euro)
4.00% up to 50,000
3.00% between 50,000 and 200,000
1.00% between 200,000 and 350,000
0.50% between 350,000 and 500,000
0.25% in excess of 500,000