Sales
Sales are held every four weeks and include Antique Furniture and Furnishings, Ceramics and Glass, Silver and Silver Plate, Collectables and Works of Art, Paintings and Prints, Carpets and Rugs, Clocks and Barometers, Quality Modem Furniture and Period Furniture for Restoration.

Buyer Registration
We operate a bidding number system. Please register and obtain a number if you have not previously done so. This may be done either at the auction office or during viewing from a member of staff in the saleroom. This will be your permanent number, if you should lose it please notify the office where it can be looked up for you.

Guide prices
We are happy to assist with guide prices for specific lots.

Buyers Premium
A buyers premium of 15% plus VAT at the standard rate is payable on the hammer price.

Methods of Payment
We require settlement of purchases on the day of the sale, or by 5.00pm Monday atthe latest, either by cash or cheque (cheques are accepted up to £100 with ID and a bankers card). All major credit cards are accepted (subject to a 2% surcharge), and all major debit cards (no surcharge). Otherwise a Building Society cheque or Bankers Draft can be accepted.

When larger payments are made by cheque, we reserve the right to clear the cheque before the goods are released for collection. -

Commission Bids
your maximum bid. The Auctioneer will bid on your behalf against other bids in the saleroom or any reserve price that might apply, with the intention of purchasing the lot for you as cheaply as possible. This service is undertaken at no extra charge, but without responsibility. The Auctioneers Conditions of Sale provide that he may at his own discretion, on you behalf, exceed your commission by one bid.

Telephone Bids
Telephone bids can be accepted on items of a higher value.

Catalogue Descriptions
Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect any lot on which they intend to bid. Whilst care is taken to ensure that catalogue descriptions are accurate, descriptions are statements of opinion, and are not to be taken as statement or representation of fact.

Advice
Advice regarding the sale of individual items or entire house contents can be given by one of our Valuers either at our saleroom or at your home without charge or obligation.

Vendors commission
Vendor's commission is charged at 15% plus VAT at the standard rate with a minimum commission of t;2 per lot.

Insurance
Insurance is charged at 50 pence per lot and covers all items in our care until the fall of the hammer where after the buyer becomes responsible.

Payment
Payment is made by cheque on the Tuesday after the sale after the sale via first class post, providing we have received payment from purchasers. We pride ourselves on fast settlement to vendors.