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Auction: SUMMER VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 2nd Jul, 2024

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1. All auctions are conducted under our printed
conditions of sale which are available on request.
2. The following lots in this catalogue are sold as
ornaments, curiosities and items of historical interest only.
Any politically related items are sold purely as items of
historical interest and the company does not hold with or
approve of any political motivations represented by any of
the said items of historical interest.
3. By agreeing to bid you also agree to comply with
all laws that pertain to the ownership of antique guns and
obsolete calibre guns in this country.
4. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse entry
to our office or auction venue any member of the public.
5. The Auctioneer acts as an agent for the seller
therefore your primary contact is with the seller.
6. Estimates are given as a reference only and the
reserve will not be above the lower estimate.
7. Estimates do not include buyer’s premium or VAT
where applicable and may be subject to change up until the
auction.
8. The purchase price will be the hammer price plus
the buyer’s premium which as of the 1st of March has been
publicised as 25% plus VAT at the current rate PLUS any
online bidding charges.
9. VAT: A system of (*) (**) are used to indicate
items where varying rates of VAT are payable on the
hammer price and the buyer’s premium, this occurs when
items have been imported to the U.K.
10. In the instance of this auction nothing has been
imported so lots which appear without either of the above
symbols indicate that no VAT is payable on the hammer
price. However VAT is payable on the buyer’s premium at
the current rate.
11. The auctioneer is primarily an agent for the seller
the onus is on the buyer to inspect the goods and to
ascertain the condition the lots in which they are interested.
12. While every effort is made to ascertain the
functionality of any mechanism this cannot be guaranteed to
be in working order.
13. In specified circumstances lots misdescribed
because they are deliberate forgeries may be returned and
repayment made. Please note there is a four week time limit
on this option.
14. If you are intending to export goods you should
yourself make certain whether or not an export licence
is required and whether or not there is any specific law
relating to importing goods to that country e.g items
containing materials such as ivory etc.
15. Bidders must register before the auction
commences and lots will be invoiced to the address
indicated on the registration form.
16. Remote payment by card will necessitate the
despatch of goods to the address at which that card is
registered.
17. Commission bids are taken to be your maximum
hammer price excluding the buyer’s premium and VAT.
18. PLEASE ensure your commission and telephone
bids are registered by 5pm on the day prior to the auction.
19. You can bid live over the internet via www.
the-saleroom.com but please refer to their terms and
conditions relating to bidding, purchases and charges.
20. If you are paying by cheque that cheque will need
to be cleared before removal of goods can be allowed.
21. Paying by Debit Card or Credit Card incurs no
charges but we would prefer payment by Bank Transfer
22. Maximum cash payment £5,000.
23. Please bear in mind that it would be greatly
appreciated if goods could be paid for within two weeks of
the auction.
24. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer
on the rostrum will be the buyer at that hammer price.
Any dispute in this matter will be decided absolutely by the
auctioneer through a reoffering of said lot or other means.
25. When bidding you agree to do so solely on your
behalf and not on behalf of any third party.
26. At any stage and at our discretion a bid may be
refused.
27. Title of ownership of goods will only pass to the
buyer once full payment has been received.
28. Unpaid for lots:
29. After eight weeks we will take that non-payment
represents a breach of contract and will proceed accordingly
and or negate the sale of that or any other lots to you and
or resell or offer by private treaty said lot or lots and any
costs or losses will be met by yourself.
30. Third party liability: All members of the public at
the venue or the offices are there at their own risk. Neither
the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur
liability for death or personal injury (except as required by
law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of
the property of persons visiting prior to or at an auction.
31. Further notes for absentee bidders. All commission
bids and telephone bids will be handled with the utmost
professionalism but are left at your own risk and we cannot
bear responsibility for the failure to execute said bids.
32. It is not uncommon for two commission bids of
the same amount to be received. The company reserves the
right to favour the bid first received.
33. Title and availability: The seller confirms true
ownership to the auctioneer and to the buyer or is properly
authorised to act on behalf of the seller and is able to
transfer good and marketable title to the property free from
any other claims and ultimate responsibility for ownership
lies with that seller.
34. We act as agents only and any responsibility for
default by either the seller or the buyer lies with them and
not the auctioneer.
35. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy
of any description in the catalogue, both printed and online,
we are here to offer advice and discuss any queries or
questions you have regarding an item or description. So
please ensure you are happy with all aspects of the item you
are bidding on. If you are in any doubt please ask for further
condition reports or do not bid.
36. Any dispensation given to a buyer or seller will be
deemed to be a one off occurence and is not assumed to
be an ongoing agreement.