Important Information
10am Daily July ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS AUCTION
PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM HAS INCREASED TO 28% OF THE HAMMER PRICE
PLEASE NOTE MISSING IMAGES WILL BE ADDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
PLEASE NOTE GOING FORWARD OUR MONTHLY SALES WILL BE OVER THREE-DAYS INSTEAD OF FOUR - PLEASE SEE THE NEW BREAKDOWN BELOW
SALE BREAKDOWN
Day 1 – Thursday 16th July– Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Fashion & Textiles – Lots 1-692
Silver/plated – Lots 1-102
Jewellery – Lots 103-249
Watches – Lots 250-318
Fashion & Textiles – Lots 600-692
Day 2 – Friday 17th July– Ceramics, Glassware, Metalware & Pictures– Lots 1000-2065
Ceramics – Lots 1000-1221
Glassware – Lots 1224-1246
Metalware – Lots 1247-1254
Pictures – Lots 2000-2065
Day 3 – Monday 20th July – Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art & Collectors – Lots – 2070-3478
Clocks – Lots 2070-2092
Furniture & Rugs – Lots 2100-2143
Works of Art – Lots 3000-3206
Collectors – Lots 3300-3478
Any alcohol will not be sold to or delivered to a person aged under 18 and that the Challenge 25 age verification policy will be operated.
THE SALEROOM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND WE ARE NOT OFFERING PUBLIC VIEWING. HOWEVER, APPOINTMENTS2148CAN BE MADE TO VIEW OR PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION BY CALLING THE RELEVANT AUCTION HOUSE PRIOR TO THE SALE.
PAYMENT IS BY BANK TRANSFER AND CARD PAYMENT VIA WORLDPAY. (NO PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON LOCATION)
COLLECTION IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE
WORLDWIDE POSTAGE IS AVAILABLE ON MOST ITEMS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR POSTAGE TEAM. postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
Transfer of Lots Between Sites For Postage or Collection
We offer a transfer service for lots purchased at our auction houses – Etwall (head office) London, Banbury, Royston, Tunbridge Wells and Bishton Hall, Staffs.
For both postage and collections requests, a transfer fee is payable, this depends on the location of the item but usually starts at £10 plus VAT per invoice unless between Etwall and Bishton which is £5 (+VAT).
These fees are in addition to the postage and packing fees. This service does not include furniture and we are unable to transfer this between sites.
Buyers Premium is 28%.(+vat)
Internet surcharges - .Charges vary with each bidding platform, currently this is 5% (+VAT) on Saleroom.com and 2% (+VAT) on Hansons Live. Please check each sale before proceeding to bid. Information available at hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
Minimum Lot Charge £6(+vat)
Payment of items and Storage Charges
Timely collection of items is imperative as storage space is limited.
Furniture: Lots must be paid for and collected within 3 days after the furniture sale, items remaining after this timescale will incur a storage fee of £50 +VAT per week.
General items: must be paid for and collected within 5 working days of the end of the sale, after that storage charges will apply which will vary between £10-£20 + VAT per week dependent upon volume of items/space required to store.
Hansons advises that the auctioneer will commence and advance bidding at levels and increments he considers appropriate and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on behalf of the Seller up to the reserve on the lot, without indicating he is doing so and whether or not other bids are placed.
Terms & Conditions
PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM HAS INCREASED TO 28% OF THE HAMMER PRICE
Buyer's Terms & Conditions
- The Buyer
The highest bidder is the Buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot for resale. Hansons advise that the auctioneer’s decision and book is final.
- 2. Buyer Identification
In certain circumstances, Buyers are requested to furnish references to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until such references have been processed or monies cleared. Hansons reserves the right to not approve any online bidder when their registration credit check has not been successful and who cannot provide reference.
- 3. Buyer’s Premium
Our buyer’s premium is 28% (+VAT) of the hammer price with a minimum lot charge being £5 (+VAT). Buyers should consider that the buyer’s premium differs when purchasing motor vehicles. Buyers of motor vehicles are advised to check the premium prior to bidding.
- 4. VAT & Customs Tax
VAT is on Hanson’s services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by UK government. VAT under the margin scheme is payable, and Hansons are unable to refund overseas buyers’ additional customs tax, which may be payable both by a buyer or potential seller. Hansons are not responsible for any additional customs taxes. Customs taxes may apply to buyers who require their lot(s) to be sent overseas.
- 5. Anti-Money Laundering
Hansons Auctioneers have an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy in line with current legislation. Hansons staff are trained to look for unusual activity, and to take any necessary steps to check and verify their clients. Hansons advise that all clients may be asked to provide two forms of identification to comply with AML Regulations.
- 6. Room Bidding
Prospective Buyers are welcome to attend the auctions in person all salerooms, no appointment is necessary.
- 7. Condition Reports & Item Inspection
Items offered up for sale are available to view. Hansons strongly advise that items are inspected prior to bidding at auction. Alternatively, a condition report can be requested. Hansons states that providing condition report is a complimentary service and should only be considered as an opinion of Hansons and not a statement of fact. Furthermore, a condition report details flaws or restoration and does not consider any issue(s) consistent and commensurate with age. Images provided as part of the condition report and item description form part of this opinion and they should be studied with care.
The Buyer is responsible for the decision to bid on an item(s) and is satisfied with the quality and condition of the item(s).
- 8. Artist Resale Rights
In accordance with Artists Resale Rights Regulations 2006, any painting, drawings, prints or work of art made by a living artist or an artist has died in the last 70 years, which costs more than £1,000, the Buyer will have to pay a resale royalty charge. The current royalty charge for qualifying items over £1,000 are:
- Up to £50,000 – 4% of the total hammer price
- £50,000.01 to £200,000 – 3% of the total hammer price
- £200,000.01 to £350,000 – 1% of the total hammer price
- £350,000.01 to £500,000 – 0.5% of the total hammer price
- Exceeding £500,000 – 0.25% of the total hammer price
- 9. Registering to Bid
The Buyer must register to bid prior to the auction and provide their full name and address and if requested by Hansons, two forms of ID.
- 10. Commission & Telephone Bids
A commission bid can be left by a prospective Buyer, and the auctioneer will bid on the buyer’s behalf.
Neither Hansons nor its employees will be liable for neglect, default or failure to act concerning any commission bids. Furthermore, Hansons reserve the right to not accept commission bids for any buyers that has any outstanding invoices.
If Hansons have received commission bids of identical amounts and at auction those commission bids are the top bid for that Lot, Hansons shall sell it to the person whose commission bid was received first.
In addition, a telephone bid can be arranged and on the day of the auction Hansons will contact the Buyer shortly before the lot(s) appear for sale they will then act on the Buyer’s behalf in the saleroom, bidding on the Buyer’s instruction. Hansons advise that telephone bids should be placed as far in advance as possible, as this is a first-come, first-served service.
- 11. Online Bidding
Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers offer an online bidding service via Saleroom.com and their own bidding platform Hansons Live for bidders who are unable to attend the auction in person. Hansons advise that the internet surcharges vary with each bidding platform, and it is recommended that Buyers check this before proceeding to bid.
- Saleroom.com: 5% + VAT
- Hansons Live: 2% + VAT
Hansons hold Timed auctions, which are online only and there is no auctioneer. Telephone & commission bids are not available with these auctions. The Buyer can leave absentee bids. Please note these auctions are available on all our bidding platforms and buyers will be advised on this accordingly.
Hansons advise that if the Buyer leaves an absentee bid on either platform for any type of auction, they are still subject to internet surcharges.
- 12. Technical Error
Hansons are not responsible for any technical problems that Buyers or Sellers may experience when using our website or connecting to one of our auctions. This includes but is not limited to loss of internet access, having difficulty with using either bidding platform or any hardware malfunction. Furthermore, Hansons do not accept liability for delay or failure in submitting a bid, any failure to carry out a bid or any technical errors whether it’s on Hansons’s part or the Buyers/Sellers part.
- 13. Payment
Payment is accepted by bank transfer and card payment. After successfully bidding with us an invoice with payment links will be received. Payments by card may be accepted in person (at the individual saleroom), or by telephone (at Head Office only). We are unable to accept payment by cash, unless by agreement with Accounts, and only at our Head Office. Our payment terms are strictly 5 working days from the end of the auction. Full, cleared payment must be received before items can be collected / shipped.
Formation of a Binding Contract
By registering to bid, placing a bid, or otherwise participating in the auction, the Bidder acknowledges and agrees that they enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the Lot if they are the highest Bidder when the hammer falls or the timed auction closes.
The Buyer’s obligations under this contract include payment of the Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium, VAT, and any other applicable charges in full and within the required timeframe.
The Auctioneer acts as agent for the Seller. The contract for sale is formed directly between the Buyer and the Seller, and the Buyer is legally obliged to complete the purchase.
Failure to Pay – Breach of Contract
Failure to make full payment within the required timeframe constitutes a breach of contract.
In the event of non‑payment, the Auctioneer and/or Seller may, at their sole discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, take one or more of the following actions:
(a) Cancel the sale of the Lot;
(b) Re‑offer or resell the Lot by public auction or private treaty, with or without reserve;
(c) Charge the Buyer any shortfall between the original Hammer Price and the resale price, together with all associated costs, fees, commissions, and expenses;
(d) Apply interest on the overdue amount at the statutory rate;
(e) Charge storage, handling, and administration fees until payment is made in full;
(f) Retain any deposit or part‑payment made by the Buyer;
(g) Commence legal proceedings to recover the full amount due, including legal costs, enforcement fees, and any consequential losses.
Additional Charges for Default
The Buyer shall be liable for all reasonable costs incurred as a result of their default, including but not limited to:
- administrative charges;
- storage and removal fees;
- resale fees;
- debt recovery charges;
- legal and enforcement costs
Restriction of Future Bidding The Auctioneer reserves the right to suspend or permanently ban any Buyer who fails to comply with these payment obligations.
No Waiver of Rights Any delay or failure by the Auctioneer or Seller to enforce their rights shall not constitute a waiver of those rights or prevent future enforcement.
- 14. Licenses
The Buyer is responsible for acquiring any export licence, certificate or authority required with a lot(s); this includes and not confined to a firearms licence. Hansons will not release firearms to Buyers who cannot produce the evidence of compliance with all UK firearm regulations.
The Buyer acknowledges to comply with the laws relating to the sale of ivory. As of 6th June 2022, it is prohibited to deal in items containing or made of elephant ivory, unless under the Ivory Act 2018 they are registered or certified exempt. To export and import items containing ivory a CITIES permit may be required.
- 15. Collection & Storage Fees
Collection is by appointment only. Anyone who turns up without an appointment will regrettably be turned away; this includes couriers. If the Buyer cannot collect their item(s) in person, they need to notify the appropriate office, so Hansons have the authority to release the goods. Hansons will not release the goods without this notification.
Timely collection of items is imperative as storage space is limited.
Furniture item(s) must be paid for and collected (or appointment made) within 3 working days after the furniture sale. General item(s) must be paid for and collected (or appointment made) within 5 working days after the end of the sale. Any item(s) remaining after these timeframes, will incur a storage fee of £5 + VAT per lot per day.
After 5 working days, the items will no longer be insured, any loss or damage will be the responsibility of the Buyer.
The Buyer will be contacted in writing by Hansons to confirm the additional charges are now in place. Furthermore, if the item(s) are still not collected after another 3 weeks from the date of charge notification, the items will be placed back into the next appropriate auction with no reserve with the Buyer becoming the Seller. All Hansons terms and conditions will now apply to the new Seller of these items. Payment will be made 20 working days after the sale; this will be minus the saleroom and storage charges.
- 16. Postage & Transfers
Hansons in-house postage & packing department is based at Etwall, Derbyshire. It is advised that Hansons are not professional packers/shippers, however they will ensure that items are packed in the correct way and arrive safely. In addition, Hansons Auctioneers do not insure items that are posted and therefore will not be held responsible in the event of loss or damage. Hansons may be able to make claims through the carriers they use, Royal Mail or Parcelforce, but this cannot be guaranteed.
There are some items that, due to their nature, size or weight, Hansons cannot post. Additionally, there are some items that Hansons are prohibited from posting due to conditions laid down by the delivery service. Hansons reserve the right to refuse to post any item(s) if it falls within any of the guidelines and they deem unfit to be posted.
Prohibited items to post are:
- Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas
- Perfumes and aftershaves that not sealed
- Alcoholic beverages containing more than 70% alcohol by volume
- Certain batteries
- Grenades, shells, mortars and ammunition
- Firearms
- Air pistols or air rifles
- Deactivated weapons
- Antique firearms
- All bladed items
Additionally, Hansons offer a transfer service for items purchased to and from all our auction houses. For both collection and postage requests, a transfer fee is payable.
- Transfer free from Oxfordshire saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Hertfordshire saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Kent saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Cornwall saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from London saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Staffordshire saleroom to Head Office – From £5 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Lichfield saleroom to Head Office – From £5 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Newark saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Woburn saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
- Transfer fee from Norfolk saleroom to Head Office – From £10 + VAT per invoice
Hansons advise that these fees are in addition to postage & packing fees. This service does not include furniture.