Important Information
Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed
Buyer`s Premium 20% + VAT
Payment: Payment is due in Sterling at the conclusion of the sale and before purchases can be released. Please note that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques unless special arrangements have been made in advance of the sale. We are pleased to accept major credit cards (regrettably we are unable to accept American Express). A 3% surcharge is payable on all credit card transactions; there is no charge for UK debit cards. International debit cards attract a 3% surcharge. Cash payments above £6,000 will not be accepted without prior arrangement.
Shipping:
You may collect purchased property from us as soon as we have received cleared funds for all your purchases. You may also appoint a third party or a shipper to collect on your behalf. Please note that we require your written authority to release to a third party.
Terms & Conditions
Our sales are held twice a year, typically in April and October. Our catalogues are available online and are circulated to our clients up to four weeks prior to the auction.
Catalogues
If you would like to receive our future catalogue please email, fax or post your details to us and we will be delighted to arrange this for you. The cost per catalogue is:
£18.00 at the gallery
£20.00 United Kingdom
£24.00 European
£24.00 Rest of the world
Catalogue Subscription Form
Condition Reports and Digital Images
We are happy to provide you with further information concerning any lot in the sale, such as detailed digital images and condition reports. We would strongly recommend that buyers view each lot prior to the sale. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any important notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the sale catalogue. All lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with the conditions of business printed in the sale catalogue.
Bidding In Person at the Sale
To register for a paddle we would suggest that you arrive an hour before the sale starts.
We will require two forms of identification such as a Passport, UK driving licence or ID card. We may also require credit card details or a banker's reference.
Absentee or Commission Bids
If you are unable to attend the sale we will be happy to execute bids on your behalf. We would ask that you notify us of this at least 24 hours before the sale. We will require a photocopy of two forms of identification such as a Passport, UK driving licence or ID card. We may also require credit card details or a banker's reference. Please contact the office or click the link below for a bidding form and fax it to us on:
+44 (0) 207 806 5531
Absentee Bidding Form
Please note that we accept absentee bids in accordance with our standard conditions of business.
Telephone Bidding
If you are unable to attend the sale but would like to be telephoned and instruct one of our telephone bidders to bid on your behalf then we will be happy to arrange this for you.
We would ask that you notify us of this at least 24 hours before the sale. We will require a photocopy of two forms of identification such as a Passport, UK driving licence or ID card. We may also require credit card details or a banker's reference. Please contact the office for a form and fax it to us on:
+44 (0) 207 806 5531
Please note that we accept telephone bids in accordance with our standard conditions of business.
Online Bidding
Charles Miller Ltd offers an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.
In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Charles Miller Ltd :
1. authorise Charles Miller Ltd , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and
2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Charles Miller Ltd through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Charles Miller Ltd are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.
Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price
Payment
Payment is due immediately after the sale for the total amount bid plus buyer's premium and tax, where applicable on that premium. In accordance with our conditions of business we accept payment in cash (up to £6000), by credit card (up to £6000) or debit card, or by sterling cheque. We regret that we do not accept American Express. A 4% surcharge is payable on all credit card transactions; there is no charge for UK debit cards. International debit cards attract a 4% surcharge
: 40-19-04
Account Number: 01754750
Account Name: Charles Miller Ltd
Vat Registration Number: GB 928 5771 81
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For lots sold from WITHIN the EU, if the client is VAT registered and not using the Auctioneers Special Scheme, full VAT at 20% is levied on the hammer price and premium.
For lots imported from OUTSIDE the EU, the following VAT symbols are used:-
‡ For items over 100 years old: Import VAT of 5% payable on whole hammer price, less premium (a further 20% is payable on the premium.)
(Omega Symbol) For items under 100 years old: Import VAT of 20% payable on whole hammer price, less premium (a further 20% is payable on the premium.)