15ct gold half hunter pocket watch in the "Moon" case by Dennison (missing glass)

Valuation Days

We conduct special valuation days at venues all around the UK. No appointment is necessary at such events, and valuations are provided free of charge.  We look forward to meeting all our customers in person, and hope to see you soon.  We are always keen to consign goods to auction, or to make cash purchases.

Many events will be scheduled throughout the year. Up-to-date details of events are on our website www.lockdales.com

Valuations are available at our Martlesham premises, please call first to make an appointment.  In the case of high value collections we are happy to send one of our representatives to visit you.  We will travel overseas to collect your goods if you have guaranteed that you will consign to our auction, or will accept a purchase offer agreed prior to travel.

Returns Policy

Please inspect thoroughly all lots purchased upon collection or postal receipt.  Returns can only be made within 7 days of receipt, with written explanation of the reasons why.  Items can only be returned if significantly mis-described, or if proven to be inauthentic when sold as genuine.  Bulk lots cannot be returned and thus we strongly advise viewing such lots in person. The nature of what constitutes a bulk lot is determined at Lockdales’ discretion.  Returned lots will only be accepted if returned in the same condition they were received in.  We seek to stress by these terms: that the practices and etiquette of sale by auction are different from those relevant to sale by private treaty. Items in our auction are not sold “on approval”. Bidders should be certain of the nature of each lot before bidding.  We do not refund postal charges.

*We do not guarantee books, clocks, watches or cameras. These are sold as seen, and non-returnable.

*Weights and measurements are only approximate.

*Condition reports are only a guide, and bidders are advised to view in person.

Bidders Terms

ARTIST RESALE RIGHT may apply to some lots. The buyer pays an additional 4% on the sale price for works of art selling between 1000 to 50,000 Euros (lesser percentages may apply in higher brackets). This is payable to a living artist or to his or her estate in accordance with European directive 2001/84/EC

ESTIMATED VALUES: The estimated values shown after each lot are the auctioneer’s opinion of what each lot may realise. The price realised may be in excess of this figure, it may also be less than.

POSTAL BIDDING: You may bid by mail before the sale. Please use the form provided. Enter the maximum you are prepared to offer for each lot and the auctioneer will represent you. Lots are knocked down at one step above the next highest bid, and not necessarily your highest bid. For example: Your highest bid is £110 and the next highest bid is £80: the hammer price is £85.  It is the responsibility of the bidder to check details of bids placed.  All bids will be held valid even if placed in error.  The auctioneer will not be responsible for mistakes by the purchaser.  Lots purchased on behalf of postal bidders will be forwarded by the most practical method at the risk of the purchaser. Postage, packing, freight and insurance costs or part thereof shall be borne by the purchaser.

Each lot is sold as genuine unless otherwise described in the sale catalogue.

Any lot listed under collections and various or stated to comprise or contain a collection that is under-described shall be put up for sale not subject to rejection and shall be taken by the purchaser with all (if any) faults.  Lots offered “as is” or “offered on their merits” may contain items that are not genuine and therefore may not be returned for any reason.

E-MAIL & INTERNET BIDS: Bids by E-mail, or via our internet bidding form at www.lockdales.com will be accepted up to 2.30pm prior to the date of sale. Any bids received after that time will not be valid unless Lockdales have specifically acknowledged the bids by returning confirmation prior to the commencement of the sale. Any bid made by electronic means should be acknowledged by 3.00pm on the day prior to the sale – if confirmation has not been received please telephone to confirm bids, between 3.00pm and 4.30pm.  In all other respects the receipt of electronic bids will be dealt with in the same manner as postal bids, as detailed in the section dealing with postal bidding above.

TELEPHONE BIDS: Telephone bids may be made. We do not accept any responsibility for errors made in taking bids, especially by telephone, though every effort is made to ensure accuracy.

INVOICE & PAYMENT: Successful postal bidders will be sent a Pro Forma invoice immediately after the sale with details of payment methods. All invoices must be paid within seven days of the sale or the lot(s) may be deemed in default and any subsequent loss incurred on resale becomes the responsibility of the bidder.

ROOM BIDDERS: Room bidders must register and obtain a bidding number on arrival. If successful in obtaining a lot, please ensure that you display your bidding number clearly to the auctioneer and that it is your number that is called out. If you have any doubt about the price or buyer: please draw this to the auctioneer’s attention immediately.  Room bidders may settle their invoices on the day of sale, or within seven days at our offices. You may pay for and collect your purchases at any time during the sale.

A Buyers Premium of 15%+VAT will apply to all lots.

AUCTIONEER: The bidding advances shall be regulated by the auctioneer and shall be at his discretion. He has the right to refuse any bids.  The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of clients and vendors, but shall not be liable for errors or omissions in executing instructions to bid. The auctioneer acts as agent only, and shall not be liable for any default of the purchaser or vendor.

Methods of Payment

£ cash and cheques made payable to Lockdales Antique Auctions.  If you wish to pay by US$ or Euros we accept this in cash form only.  Otherwise please negotiate payment with your bank by British Pound Sterling. 

All major credit cards and debit cards. There is an additional charge of 2.5% for payments made by credit card and non-UK debit cards (no extra charge for UK debit cards).

PAYPAL: Our Paypal address is the same as our email: sales@lockdales.com  An extra charge of 4% must be added if you wish to pay by this method. You must pay in Pound Sterling through Paypal.

£ Transfer: to Lockdales Antique Auctions Ltd: National Westminster Bank, Tavern St, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, IP1 3BD

GB £ Sterling: Account: 64462404  Sort Code: 536124        Lockdales Antique Auctions VAT Number: 123739123

When paying by Bank Transfer the customer must cover the banking charges.  Include your name and bidder number when sending instructions to the bank, and please inform Lockdales of your decision to pay by Sterling transfer.

If purchases are not collected, or postal arrangements made, within a period of 14 days after the auction we reserve the right to charge storage fees based on the size and value of items.

By the act of bidding in our auction you therefore agree to these terms and conditions