A ball and claw Edwardian arm chair.

Bidding. 

The highest bidder will be the purchaser. No persons shall retract a bid and the advance on each lot shall be determined by the auctioneer. The auction creates a contract between the successful purchaser and the auctioneer/vendors, the conclusion of which is the payment of the purchasers account. 

All bidders are required to register before any bid can be considered.

Bidding dispute.

Should any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the lot may at the discretion of the auctioneer, be re-offered for sale or a purchaser declared the auctioneers decision being final.

Commission bids. 

The auctioneers may accept commission bids in advance of the sale equal to or above the lower estimate. In the case of two or more successful equal bids being received the auctioneers reserve the right to declare the first received the purchaser.

Description. 

While every care is taken to ensure accuracy concerning authorship, origin, age, condition, etc all statements represent opinion and are not to be taken as facts. In all cases, the purchaser must satisfy himself in these respects prior to bidding, as the auctioneers will not be held responsible for any descriptions and make no warranty.

Buyer’s premium.

All Lots are subject to a Buyer’s Premium on the hammer price. The minimum buyers premium is £4 per lot sold under £20 or 18% inc VAT over £20.

Online purchasers charge. Lots purchased online are subject to an additional charge for this service to the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT.

Payment.

All goods must be cleared immediately after the sale has finished or arrangements made with the auctioneers for later collection. Full payment for all purchases must be made before any items leave the saleroom. Interest charges may be made after a period of 3 working days on any outstanding amount.  Credit card will not be accepted unless you are collecting in person.  Debit card, cheque, bank transfer and cash are all accepted.

Bank Details are:

Barclays

Account number: 60634425

Sort Code: 20-45-45

Tunbridge Wells Auction House Ltd

Third party liability.

Neither the auctioneers nor the vendors shall be responsible for any loss or damage or injury occasioned to or sustained by any person on the premises before, during or after the sale, no matter how the same may arise.

Storage. 

Goods not removed immediately may be moved by the auctioneers to a storage area. The auctioneers accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur as a result. The

auctioneers also reserve the right to make transport and storage charges at their discretion. A charge of £5 + VAT per day and reasonable transport costs may be charged.

Electrical goods.

All electrical goods are sold as antiques only and must be tested by qualified electrician prior to use.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. 

Lots which are marked with a dagger (f) in the catalogue will be required to pay VAT on both the hammer price and the Buyers Premium.

It shall be deemed that all purchasers have read and understood these conditions and agree to be bound by them prior to bidding for any lot.