Catalogues
Catalogues are available at each of our offices or available to view online. You may also subscribe to our catalogue emailing list or fill out a subscription form available by fax or post.
We operate a double opt in system so you will receive an email with a link to confirm your subscription. Before you subscribe please note our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and will never sell, lend or trade your email address.
Viewing
Our auctions provide for viewing on the morning of the sale between 10am-12.30pm. Auction begins at 12.30pm.
Buyers Premium
Each lot purchased is subject to a buyers premium of 15% + VAT at the prevailing rate.
Vatable Lots
Certain lots may be subject to VAT on the hammer price. This will be indicated in the catalogue with an *.
All buyers’ premiums are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.
Bidding in the Room
We will require your personal / business contact details if you are the successful bidder. Law requires that sufficient I.D is provided by anyone making minimum cash payments of £9,000 (€15,000). This information is required under The Money Laundering Regulations 2003.
Absentee / Commission Bids
The Auctioneer will execute bids on your behalf if you are unable to attend the auction, purchasing the lot for you as cheaply as possible, depending on any other bids recievedand / or reserves. Completed bidding forms should be returned by fax no later than 10am on the morning of the sale or handed to a member of staff at the saleroom before the start of the auction. Bidding forms are available from our Sevenoaks office.
We cannot accept responsibility for bids not recieved.
Telephone Bids
One of our staff will execute bids on your instruction by telephone if you are unable to attend the auction or require dicretion.
Condition Reports / Images
We will be pleased to provide verbal condition reports and images by email where possible; in both instances we strongly recommend viewing in person.
We offer these reports in good faith.
Payment and Collection
Payment cannot be settled or lots collected until the auction has ended. Payments by cash and cheque with a valid banker’s guarantee card will be accepted. We also accept payment by debit and credit cards.
All lots MUST be collected on the day of the auction, unless by prior arrangement. We have limited storage for lts awaiting collection. A charge will be made for this service.
If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ or contact us!