Richard Broad of Bodmin, Cornwall - Grandmother clock with arched brass and silvered dial with

Auction Terms and Conditions
Commission Rates, Fees and Bidding Options

Buyers: 20% Commission on the hammer price plus additional Saleroom fee of 4.95% plus VAT will be charged on the hammer price.

All Internet Buyers:
Payment strictly by bank transfer only and must be made within 24 hours of receiving a invoice.
An invoice for payment including bank details will be emailed within 48 hours  after the Auction.

Telephone Bidding:
Telephone bidding is available at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Other Information for Buyers:
The Auctioneers are the agents for both the vendors and buyers. All items offered for sale are sold as seen with no guarantee of any kind given or implied unless stated by the auctioneer. All sizes and weight measurements are approximate.

Some catalogue descriptions may make reference to condition, however omission of such a reference does not imply that a Lot is free from defect nor does any reference to a particular defect imply the absence of others. Please make yourself aware of age, condition, authenticity, origin etc. before bidding as the auctioneer cannot be held responsible for descriptions and/or accuracy concerning any catalogued items.

Make sure you have viewed items to establish your own opinion to age, condition and authenticity. Bidding is a contract in auction and failure to pay an account is a criminal offence.
The Auctioneer and vendors are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any person on the premises before, during or after the sale no matter how it may arise.

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.

All persons attending a Sale under the conduct of the Auctioneers - whether at the Sale Room or elsewhere - shall be deemed to be on the land and premises at their own risk and shall have no claim against the Auctioneers or their principals in respect of the cancellation/postponement of a sale or any loss, accident or injury however occasioned, save in so far as the same is proven to be caused by direct negligence of an employee(s) of the Company.

DELIVERIES / SHIPPING

Please contact Witham Auctions via email (withamauctions@gmail.com) prior to bidding for an indication of likely postage costs.
We are prepared to carry out postage and packing, please contact us for a quotation.
Any high value/specialist items we will refer you to a specialist courier for safe transport and passage. Witham Auctions do not accept any liability for loss or damage during transit.

One of our recommended courier services are 'VAN 4 US' who can collect and deliver auction purchases nationwide. For quotations and more information on the services they can provide, please contact them directly on (Paul) 07792 204448.