Winston Churchill: a Crown Ducal plate, a Wellington China cup and saucer for 1940s

Andrew Hilton trading as Historical & Collectable hereinafter referred to as the Auctioneer and to include any person acting upon his authority.

Catalogue:  All descriptions, whether printed, on our website or oral, are statements of opinion not fact. Intending Purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition, age and authenticity etc. of all lots.

Auction:  The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or refuse any bid(s), regulate the bidding and amounts of any bid(s), rearrange, consolidate or withdraw any lot(s) or part of any lot without reason or notice. In the event of a dispute the Auctioneer has absolute discretion to settle such dispute.  All transactions associated with this auction sale shall be governed by English law.

Indemnity:  The Vendor indemnifies the Auctioneer and his staff who act solely as agent for the Vendor.

Title:  The Vendor warrants to the Auctioneer and the Purchaser that they are the absolute owner of any lot and is authorised to sell the same and pass marketable title free of any encumbrance or claim.

Instructions:  Lots are sold at the Auctioneer’s discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received and acknowledged by the Auctioneer more than 24 hours prior to the auction.

Proceeds:  The Vendor authorises the Auctioneer to deduct all monies due to him from the auction proceeds. The Auctioneer shall not be liable for settlement of any lot(s) for which he is not in possession of cleared funds.

Acknowledgment:  In making a bid for any lot, whether in person or otherwise, all bidders acknowledge they have read, understand and abide by all these Conditions of Sale.

Title:  Responsibility for a purchased lot shall pass at the fall of the hammer, however legal title shall not pass until the Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot.

Payment and Clearance:  All lots must be paid for in full within 7 days following the conclusion of the auction except where agreed by the Auctioneer in writing. No lot(s) may be removed until cleared funds are to hand except where agreed by the Auctioneer. Any lot(s) not paid for will incur storage charges calculated at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer and interest at 3% over Lloyds Bank Base Rate.

Purchase Price:  The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer the hammer price together with a Buyer’s Premium calculated at a rate of 24.00% (including VAT), additionally any Value Added Tax and or Artist's Resale Right on the hammer price where noted in either the printed or web auction catalogue. The Buyer will additionally pay any surcharge arising for the use of a third party’s internet bidding platform.

Viewing:  By prior appointment with the auctioneers and in accordance with all current Covid-19 guidelines.

Registration:  Clients must produce acceptable identification which has to be consistent with current money laundering legislation.

Buyer’s Premium: As a percentage of the hammer price: 24.00% (including vat, equates to 20.00% plus vat).

Absentee Bidding: Commission Bids may be submitted by email or post to the Auctioneer who will acknowledge receipt of emailed bids and execute such bids without obligation. 

Live telephone bidding may be undertaken at the sole discretion of the auctioneer.

Live internet bidding at www.thesaleroom.com or www.easyliveauction.com (additional fees apply).

Internet Live Bidding Surcharge: For Purchasers who bid live on the-saleroom.com:  6.00% (including vat).

For Purchasers who bid live on easyliveauction.com: 3.60% (including vat) unless enrolled for EasyLiveAuction’s ‘flat fee’ option prior to the auction in which case there is no % surcharge.

Value Added Tax:  No lots in this auction attract vat on the hammer price.

Imperfections:  The condition of pieces is mentioned in the catalogue and is intended as a guide.  The word 'good' in a catalogue description may be interpreted as the item being in good original undamaged and unrestored condition.  It remains the responsibility of Bidders to satisfy themselves as to condition.

Auction Duration:  Lots will be sold in numerical order (unless otherwise stated) at a likely rate of between 60 and 100 lots per hour.

Prices Realised:  These may be viewed at: www.historicalandcollectable.com from two days after the auction.

Payment:  Accounts may be settled by Sterling cash (maximum equivalent of 10,000 Euros), Sterling cheque (only clients known to Historical & Collectable) or bank transfer to Lloyds Bank, sort code: 30-99-09 account number: 07158347 in the name of Historical & Collectable (payments received form non-UK banks will incur a surcharge of £7.00).  Neither credit nor debit cards or PayPal transactions are accepted.

Collection and Shipping:  The Auctioneer may pack and send small consignments and whilst every effort will be made to ensure items are properly packed and, where possible, insurance cover arranged by the service provided, no responsibility can be accepted by the Auctioneer or his agents for any loss or damage howsoever arising.  Safe transit of purchases by hand, post, courier or shipper is at the sole risk of the Purchaser. 

Items may be collected in person from London, by prior arrangement.

For larger or bulky purchases please contact the auctioneers, preferably prior to the auction, to seek advice and guidance on and costs of shipment, collection or delivery of items.