Chinese Iron-Red Dragon Snuff Bottle, Mark on Base Dimension: 2 3/8"H

Conditions of sale:

All property offered and sold through Antique Reader shall be offered and sold on the terms and

conditions set forth below. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by

written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and

conditions.

1. All properties sold "AS IS". All sales are final. No returns.

2. A 20% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot for floor, absentee and

phone bidders. 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 (23% for all online bidders)

3. All purchases (including buyer’s premium) will be subject to a New York State sales tax of

8.75% unless (1) the buyer is an out-of –state resident and merchandises are being shipped out

of New York or (2) the purchaser has a valid tax – exempt certificate ( an actual resale certificate

must be presented and on file with Antique Reader)

4. All properties are sold "AS IS" and all sales are final. We do our best to describe the item’s

material, age and conditions. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way

be interpreted as a face nor a guarantee of any kind as to authenticity, age, condition and

materials. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any property in which

they are interested, before the auction takes place, to determine its condition, size, and whether

or not it has been repaired or restored. Shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the

purchaser. Purchase is not contingent upon shipping costs. Please explore costs before you bid.

5. All items are sold to the highest bidder as acknowledged by the auctioneer. The auctioneer has

the right to reject any bid! The auctioneer is the arbiter of any disputed bid. He may reopen

bidding at his discretion and reject bids deemed inappropriate. The auctioneer reserves the right

to withdraw any item and to reoffer the item at another time

6. Every effort is made by the auctioneer to execute all bids, including floor, absentee, telephone

and internet bids. We are not responsible for any missed bids

7. International buyers should note that some countries do not allow the importation of lots

containing materials made from endangered species. This includes, but not limited to, ivory, coral

and tortoise shell. Please check with relevant import and customs regulations prior to bidding.

8. All property purchased from Antique Reader must be paid within 7 days after the auction. All

property purchased from Antique Reader must be removed within 30 days after the auction date.

Antique Reader will not be responsible for paid items left for over 30 days after the auction date.

(unless a prior agreement has been made). Items left after 30 days will incur a $10/day storage

fee per item. Once storage fees have exceeded the actual purchase price of the item(s) Antique

eader can exercise the right to repossess the item and re-auction.

9. If any part of these conditions of sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or

unenforceable, the balance of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent

permitted by law.

10. The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these conditions of sale and terms of

guarantee, as well as the purchaser's and our respective rights and obligations hereunder, the

conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing, shall be governed

and interpreted by the laws of the State of New York. By bidding at auction, whether present in

person or by agent, by written bid, telephone or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have

submitted, for the benefit of Antique Reader, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state

courts located in the state and county of New York and waives any objection to the jurisdiction

and venue of any such court.

11. By bidding at auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone,

internet bid or other means, Antique Reader will keep the bidder’s contact information for future

auction or news event notifications, unless bidder specifically notify our auction house to remove

their name from such list.

12. All bidders (floor, phone, absentee, and internet) require submitting a $500 deposit in order to

participate in auctions held by Antique Reader.

13. Antique Reader reserves the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the

premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid, as well as the right to refuse to

acknowledge any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the

purchaser. The auctioneer has the right at his absolute and sole discretion to advance the bidding

in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, and to combine any two or

more lots. In the event of error or dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as

to the validity of any bid, whether during or after the sale, the auctioneer has final discretion to

determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale, or to reoffer and

resell the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Antique Reader sale record shall

be conclusive.

14. In addition to the other remedies available to us by law, we reserve the right to impose a late

charge of 1 1/2% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with

the conditions set forth herein. Antique Reader shall have no liability for any damage to property

left on its premises for more than (7) days following the sale.

If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser, in addition to other

remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the

purchaser liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully

set forth herein, we shall be entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the

following rights or remedies:

a) To charge interest at such rate as we shall reasonably select;

b) To hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal

proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent

permitted under applicable law;

c) Cancel the sale of that, or any other lot or lots sold to the defaulting purchaser at the same or

any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser;

d) Resell the property whether at private sale or public auction without reserve, and the purchaser

will be liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our

commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental

damages;

e) To set off the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the buyer against any amounts which

we may owe the buyer in any other transactions;

) Where several amounts are owed by the buyer to us, in respect of different transactions, to

apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction,

whether or not the buyer so directs;

g) To reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the buyer or to require a

deposit from the buyer before accepting any bids;

h) To take such other actions as we deem necessary or appropriate; or

i) To effect any combination thereof.

In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted and assigned to us a

continuing security interest of first priority in, and we may retain as collateral security for such

purchaser's obligations to us, any property or money of or owing to such purchaser in our

possession. We shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the New York Uniform

Commercial Code with respect to such property and we may apply against such obligations all

monies held or received by us for the account of, or due from us, to such purchaser. At our

option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds

represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their

authenticity. In the event the purchaser fails to pay any or all of the total purchaser price for any

lot and Antique Reader nonetheless elects to pay the consignor any portion of the sale proceeds,

the purchaser acknowledges that Antique Reader shall have all of the rights of the consignor to

pursue the purchaser for any amounts paid to the consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under

these Conditions of Sale.

Shipping contacts and arrangements:

all items not being picked up at the gallery will be shipped by shipping companies from our

suggested list of shippers. Antique Reader does not handle any shipping. Buyers must contact

shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping. A

shipping release form is also required to be filled out and sign in order for us to release the item

to the shipping company. If you decide to use your own methods or another shipper that’s not on

our suggested list of shippers, you must inform us prior so that there will be no confusion!!!

Payment details:

Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction!!!!

Terms are strictly:

· Cash (in house only)

· Wire transfer (contact Antique Reader for wire transfer method)

· Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, & Discover) (subject to 3 percent convenience fee)

· Debit card over the phone will also be subject to 3 percent convenience fee

· We do not accept credit card with payments over $2000.

· Money order, certified check, approved personal or business check with proper

identification.

· Paypal subject to 4 percent convenience fee

We reserve the right to hold merchandise until the check is clear.