A pair of reproduction mahogany bedside chests with four drawers.

General

For the Purpose of this sale, the Auctioneer shall be deemed to be the agents for both the vendor and the purchaser and shall not be considered or held responsible for any fault on the part of either the vendor or the purchaser.

Bidding

The highest bidder will be the purchaser.  No persons shall retract a bid and the advance on each lot shall be determined by the auctioneer.  The auction creates a contract between the sucessful purchaser and the auctioneer/vendors the conclusion of which is the payment of the purchasers account.  Failure to pay such an account is a criminal offence and may result in prosecution or court action for recovery. 

Bidding Dispute

Should any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the lot may, at the discretion of the auctioneer, be re-offered for sale or a purchaser declared the auctioneers decision being final.

Commission Bids

The auctioneer may accept commission bids in advance of the sale to or above the lower estimate.  In the case of two or more successful equal bids being recieved, the auctioneers reserve the right to declare the first recieved the purchase.

Description

While every care is taken to ensure accuracy concerning authorship, origin, age, condition etc, all statements represent opinion and are not to be taken as facts.  In all cases, the purchaser must satisfy himself in these respects prior to bidding, as the auctioneer will not be held responsible for any descriptions and make no warranty whatsoever.  Any lot purchased by a buyer in the room, whether for himself or as an agent for another, is sold subject to any faults or errors of description and no claim shall be made against the auctioneers.

Buyer's Premium

All lots are subject to a Buyers Premium on the hammer price.  The minimum buyers premium is £4 per lot solf under £20 or 18% including VAT.

Online Purchasers Charge

Lots purchased online are subject to an additional charge for this service to the sum of 3% of the hammer price plut VAT.

Payment

All goods must be cleared within 3 working days of sale or arrangements made with the auctioneers for later collection.  Full payment for all purchasers must be made before any items leave the saleroom.  Interest charges may be made after a period of 3 working days on any outstanding amount.

Payment. All items purchased online and not collected in person must be paid for by DIRECT BANK TRANSFER. In registering to bid, you agree that you are happy to pay in this way. Arrangements for payment via any other method must be arranged with auctioneer prior to bidding. 
All goods must be cleared within a week of the sale or arrangements made with the auctioneers for later collection. Full payment for all purchases must be made before any items leave the saleroom. Interest charges may be made after a period of 3 working days on any outstanding amount. Please contact us within working 3 days of the sale if you have not received an invoice. 
Shipping. 
Please be aware that we do not pack or ship items bought online.

Third Party Liability

Neither the auctioneers nor the vendors shall be responsible for any loss or damage or injury accasioned to or sustained by any person on the premises before, during or after the sale, no matter how the same may arise.

Storage

Goods not removed immediately may be removed by the auctioneers to a storage area.  The auctioneers accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur as a result.  The auctioneer also reserves the right to make transport and storage charges at their discretion.  A charge of £15 plut VAT per day and reasonable transport costs may be charged.

Electrical Goods

All electrical goods are sold as antiques only and must be tested by a qualified electrician prior to use.

Auctioneers Margin Scheme

Lots marked with a dagger (f) in the catalogue will be required to pay VAT on both the hammer price and the Buyers premium.

It shall be deemed that all purchasers have read and understood these conditions and agree to be bound by them prior to bidding for any lot.