BUYING AT AUCTION REGISTRATION Prospective bidders are required to register their details to obtain a bidding number, (paddle). Identification is required in the form of a passport or driving license. Card details are requested for new and overseas buyers and will be verified. References may also be required. Credit and reference checks may also be made. PAYMENT Payment and collection should be made within seven days of the auction by cash, bank transfer, direct debit or credit card. We no longer accept cheques. All winning bids should be paid for and collected/collection arranged within seven days of the auction. Failure to do so will result in the sale being cancelled and the bidder blacklisted across the auction network. Any purchases not collected/collection arranged within seven days will be moved offsite and incur storage fees of £5 per Lot per day. Overseas payments can only be made by direct bank transfer. DESCRIPTION & ESTIMATE OF LOTS Every effort is made to describe Lots as fairly and as accurately as possible. Descriptions are a matter of opinion only and the potential purchaser is advised to examine for themselves the authenticity of any given Lot. Damage/restoration may be mentioned but if not, does not imply an item is free from damage and/or restoration. Our liability in respect of Lot descriptions is limited. All weights and measurements stated should be regarded as approximate. Pre-sale estimates are intended only as a guide for prospective purchasers. Depending on the degree of competition Lots can realise more or sometimes less than our listed estimates. Estimates and descriptions are subject to revision. CONDITION REPORTS Ample time is allocated prior to the auction to allow prospective purchasers to come and view and satisfy for themselves the condition of any given Lot. However, where this is not possible, we are always happy to advise prospective buyers on the condition of any Lot by email only. This is an opinion only and where possible should be requested in writing in ample time eg email. This service closes the day prior to prior to the auction. Hundreds of enquiries are logged for our sales and therefore enquiries are answered on a first come first served basis and are sent at the enquirer’s risk. IMAGES All images, whether printed in the catalogue or on our websites, remain the property of Richard Winterton Auctioneers and may not be reproduced without prior written consent from us. PROGRESS OF SALE Under normal circumstances, our auctions proceed at around 150-200 Lots per hour. TELEPHONE BIDS We are happy to arrange phone bids on Lots estimated at over £200 or at our discretion. By making a booking, you will automatically have the opening bid. Bookings can only be taken up to 48 hours prior to the auction and are subject to line availability. Telephone bids are accepted at the senders risk and should be requested in writing.
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ABSENTEE BIDS AND SALE RESULTS If you are unable to attend the auction, we will be happy to bid on your behalf up to a set amount. Please use the forms available from reception or at the back of a catalogue. Absentee bids should be submitted no later than 9am on the sale morning. We endeavour to buy the Lot as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and reserves if applicable. If your bid(s) is successful, an invoice will be posted or emailed to you on the sale day or you can telephone reception who will be happy to inform clients of sale results. BUYERS’ PREMIUM All bids are charged a buyers’ premium of 21% inclusive of VAT in addition to the ‘hammer’ price. An additional 3% + VAT premium applies to Live Online Bidding. SALEROOM NOTICES It is advisable to check for any notices in the saleroom relating to withdrawn/additional Lots or revised Lot descriptions/guide prices. COLLECTION OF LOTS Lots purchased should be paid for and collected within seven days of the sale. No Lots will be released without cleared funds and a valid invoice slip. Any Lot not collected/collection arranged within seven days of the sale date will incur storage charges at the rate of £5 per Lot per day. STOLEN GOODS & DUE DILIGENCE Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd operate a due diligence scheme to help in the prevention in the trade of stolen goods. We co-operate fully with law enforcement agencies in this respect. PARKING & DISABLED ACCESS The Lichfield Auction Centre has ample parking on site and disabled access. ADMISSION TO THE SALEROOM We reserve the right to refuse admission to any of our auctions, without necessarily giving a reason.
CLIENT SERVICES VALUATION DAYS We hold regular free valuation days at locations throughout Staffordshire, The West Midlands and Derbyshire for all antiques, fine art and collectables. We have a network of specialist consultants for areas such as fine wines, pictures, jewellery, watches, modern design, toys, ceramics, cameras, postcards, cigarette cards, sporting memorabilia, antiquarian books, oriental works of art, coins, postage stamps and medals/military memorabilia to name a few. Lichfield Valuation Days The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, WS13 8NF (Tel 01543 251081) Coins & Banknotes - Tuesdays 9.30am to 12.00noon General Antique & Collectable Valuations of single/selected items Tuesdays 9.30am to 4pm (no appointment necessary) Specialist Themed Valuation Days - oriental works of art, books/maps, stamps, sporting memorabilia etc (by appointment only - dates to be announced - see our website) Auction Consignments only (for boxes and large quantities) Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm (excluding sale days) (Ample parking and disabled access) Toys, Trains, Dolls & Teddy Valuations - Every Tuesday 9.30am to 4.00pm Wine, Whisky & Port Valuations - Every Tuesday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Sutton Coldfield Valuation Days The Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill St, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TF *Most Mondays from 2pm to 3.30pm (Check our website for exceptions) (Ample free parking and disabled access) Tamworth Contact us on 01543 251081 for a free home visit At Your Own Home... If you have a large quantity of items or a bulky collection which you are considering selling at auction with us, call us on 01543 251081 to make a free appointment for a Representative to visit you at home to discuss your individual requirements. We can also arrange for the consignment to be collected using our in-house haulage service. FULL/PART ESTATE CLEARANCES We are pleased to advise private individuals, estate agents and solicitors with regards to the clearance of the contents of a property. An area representative will be pleased to meet clients at the property in question and give confidential advice. We have our own fleet of vehicles to assist in the removal process. We can also instruct cleaning professionals should you want the property to be spotless afterwards. WRITTEN VALUATIONS We offer professional written valuations for insurance, probate, tax and family division purposes at attractive rates based on an hourly charge. ANTIQUE TALKS & ONE-OFF VALUATION EVENTS We offer a service whereby we can provide Valuers for ‘antiques talks’ and one-off valuation events. Phone 01543 251081 for further information on this service.
SHIPPING All Lots are available to be packed and shipped by our in house packing service. Once you’ve won your lot, Please contact us for a quote for professionally packed and tracked delivery to your door.