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  • A mid-20th century diamond set flower brooch, of open wirework structure with three curled leaves an
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    $454 - $909
    Lot 153

    A mid-20th century diamond set flower brooch, of open w...

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    $454 - $909
  • A black pearl and diamond bracelet and earring suite set in 18ct white gold, the bracelet designed a
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    $909 - $1,212
    Lot 154

    A black pearl and diamond bracelet and earring suite se...

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    $909 - $1,212
  • A synthetic colour change sapphire ring, the large step cut stone appearing blue in daylight and pur
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    $227 - $303
    Lot 155

    A synthetic colour change sapphire ring, the large step...

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    $227 - $303
  • A diamond dress ring, set to the front with seven marquise cut diamonds between crossover twin bands
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 156

    A diamond dress ring, set to the front with seven marqu...

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    $454 - $757
  • A 19th century diamond stick pin from the royal House of Hesse, the crown and stylised H set with si
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    $151 - $303
    Lot 157

    A 19th century diamond stick pin from the royal House o...

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    $151 - $303
  • A collection of four single gem stone rings, variously a pale blue spinel, an amethyst and a synthet
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 158

    A collection of four single gem stone rings, variously ...

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    $454 - $757
  • A pink tourmaline, pearl and seed pearl brooch, the rectangular cushion cut rose pink tourmaline cri
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    $181 - $272
    Lot 159

    A pink tourmaline, pearl and seed pearl brooch, the rec...

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    $181 - $272
  • A ruby and diamond pin brooch circa 1930, with a sugarloaf cabochon ruby collet set between lines of
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    $272 - $378
    Lot 160

    A ruby and diamond pin brooch circa 1930, with a sugarl...

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    $272 - $378
  • A Victorian 15ct gold buckle ring set with rubies, the two stones, one oval cut the other round cut,
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    $151 - $303
    Lot 161

    A Victorian 15ct gold buckle ring set with rubies, the ...

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    $151 - $303
  • A pink sapphire and diamond pendant set in 18ct white gold, designed as a line of three stones separ
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    $757 - $1,212
    Lot 162

    A pink sapphire and diamond pendant set in 18ct white g...

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    $757 - $1,212
  • A pair of pink sapphire, diamond and 18ct gold earstuds, each post headed by a three claw set pear c
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    $757 - $1,212
    Lot 163

    A pair of pink sapphire, diamond and 18ct gold earstuds...

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    $757 - $1,212
  • A carved rose quartz and pearl necklace, composed of five barrel shaped carved rose quartz beads spa
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    $227 - $378
    Lot 165

    A carved rose quartz and pearl necklace, composed of fi...

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    $227 - $378
  • A curb link chain necklace with central knot feature, the knot composed of three square section inte
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    $1,364 - $1,818
    Lot 166

    A curb link chain necklace with central knot feature, t...

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    $1,364 - $1,818
  • A ruby and diamond cluster ring in 18ct white gold, designed as a densely set diaper with a quatrefo
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 167

    A ruby and diamond cluster ring in 18ct white gold, des...

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    $454 - $757
  • A red hardstone and diamond cluster ring, the oval cut red stone, believed to be a ruby, but not lab
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    $303 - $606
    Lot 168

    A red hardstone and diamond cluster ring, the oval cut ...

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    $303 - $606
  • A treated ruby and diamond pendant set in white 18ct gold, the oval cut ruby four claw set beneath a
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    $606 - $909
    Lot 169

    A treated ruby and diamond pendant set in white 18ct go...

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    $606 - $909
  • A fancy link long chain, composed of alternating long and short fine curb links, spaced at intervals
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    $151 - $303
    Lot 170

    A fancy link long chain, composed of alternating long a...

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    $151 - $303
  • An Italian 18ct tri-coloured gold bracelet, the smooth ribbon of interlocking white, rose and yellow
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 171

    An Italian 18ct tri-coloured gold bracelet, the smooth ...

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    $454 - $757
  • A diamond and enamel regimental brooch for the Queen's Own Hussars, the insignia set throughout with
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    $606 - $909
    Lot 172

    A diamond and enamel regimental brooch for the Queen's ...

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    $606 - $909
  • An Austrian single stone synthetic red spinel ring, the fancy cut rectangular pinky-red spinel, claw
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    $303 - $454
    Lot 173

    An Austrian single stone synthetic red spinel ring, the...

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    $303 - $454
  • A mid Victorian 15ct gold, garnet and seed pearl quatrefoil ring, with four heart cut almandine garn
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    $378 - $682
    Lot 174

    A mid Victorian 15ct gold, garnet and seed pearl quatre...

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    $378 - $682
  • An opal and diamond cluster ring, the 17mm long oval cabochon opal, displaying good predominantly re
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    $1,060 - $1,515
    Lot 175

    An opal and diamond cluster ring, the 17mm long oval ca...

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    $1,060 - $1,515
  • A ruby and diamond heart shaped brooch, with a heart cut ruby within a double row of pavé set round
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    $1,515 - $3,031
    Lot 176

    A ruby and diamond heart shaped brooch, with a heart cu...

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    $1,515 - $3,031
  • A collection of gold slave bangles, three of hallmarked 22ct gold with faceted diaper patterning, Lo
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    $1,364 - $1,818
    Lot 177

    A collection of gold slave bangles, three of hallmarked...

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    $1,364 - $1,818
  • A ruby and diamond pendant with gold chain, the pendant designed as an articulated line of collet se
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    $272 - $378
    Lot 178

    A ruby and diamond pendant with gold chain, the pendant...

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    $272 - $378
  • A four row pearl bracelet with feature clasp, the uniform 6.5mm pearls (one strand broken, one loose
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    $151 - $227
    Lot 179

    A four row pearl bracelet with feature clasp, the unifo...

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    $151 - $227
  • A ruby and diamond brooch, of bar form close set with five rose cut diamonds separated by four oval
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 180

    A ruby and diamond brooch, of bar form close set with f...

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    $454 - $757
  • A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the emerald cut ruby four claw set between two trilliant cut di
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    $606 - $909
    Lot 181

    A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the emerald cut ru...

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    $606 - $909
  • An Italian 18ct gold diamond and gem set jabot pin, the principal end heart shaped and formed by a p
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 182

    An Italian 18ct gold diamond and gem set jabot pin, the...

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    $454 - $757
  • A modern red hardstone ring, the four diaper step cut deep crimson red stones, believed to be synthe
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    $303 - $454
    Lot 183

    A modern red hardstone ring, the four diaper step cut d...

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    $303 - $454
  • A two row pearl necklace with ruby and diamond clasp, the 3.6 - 8.0mm graduated pearls, to a navette
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    $227 - $378
    Lot 184

    A two row pearl necklace with ruby and diamond clasp, t...

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    $227 - $378
  • A contemporary 18ct gold ruby and diamond band ring, set all around the front with alternating verti
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    $757 - $1,212
    Lot 185

    A contemporary 18ct gold ruby and diamond band ring, se...

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    $757 - $1,212
  • A ruby line bracelet, the square cut rubies channel set in a smooth continuous line of cubic links,
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    $2,273 - $3,789
    Lot 186

    A ruby line bracelet, the square cut rubies channel set...

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    $2,273 - $3,789
  • An Austrian 14ct gold bracelet, the delicate pierced polished and textured ribbon band, width 1cm, t
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    $303 - $606
    Lot 187

    An Austrian 14ct gold bracelet, the delicate pierced po...

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    $303 - $606
  • A contemporary pearl bead choker, designed as a ribbon of closely strung 3mm pearls incorporating a
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    $606 - $757
    Lot 188

    A contemporary pearl bead choker, designed as a ribbon ...

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    $606 - $757
  • A loose synthetic ruby weighing 9.45cts, the oval mixed cut ruby - brilliant cut crown and step cut
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    $151 - $303
    Lot 189

    A loose synthetic ruby weighing 9.45cts, the oval mixed...

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    $151 - $303
  • A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the vertically set stones being an old round brilliant cut diam
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    $606 - $909
    Lot 190

    A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the vertically set...

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    $606 - $909
  • A ruby and pearl suite, the necklace and bracelet, which may be worn individually or continuously, c
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    $606 - $909
    Lot 191

    A ruby and pearl suite, the necklace and bracelet, whic...

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    $606 - $909
  • A ruby and sapphire bird brooch, the realistically modelled exotic bird with textured feathers, oval
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    $454 - $909
    Lot 192

    A ruby and sapphire bird brooch, the realistically mode...

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    $454 - $909
  • An Italian heavy fancy link necklace with three gemset heart-shaped pendants, each link formed by tw
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    $2,728 - $3,031
    Lot 193

    An Italian heavy fancy link necklace with three gemset ...

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    $2,728 - $3,031
  • A Victorian opal and gemset ring in 15ct gold, the round cabochon opal between heart cut and round c
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    $227 - $303
    Lot 194

    A Victorian opal and gemset ring in 15ct gold, the roun...

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    $227 - $303
  • An emerald and diamond pendant set in 18ct gold, with chain, the emerald cut emerald collet set and
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 195

    An emerald and diamond pendant set in 18ct gold, with c...

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    $454 - $757
  • A skein of thirty three strings of 3mm cultured pearls, each string 40.5cm long, the pearls bouton s
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    $454 - $757
    Lot 196

    A skein of thirty three strings of 3mm cultured pearls,...

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    $454 - $757
  • A pair of carved jadeite jade screwback earrings, each bouton of light emerald green mottled jade ca
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    $151 - $303
    Lot 197

    A pair of carved jadeite jade screwback earrings, each ...

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    $151 - $303
  • A late 17th century gold posy ring, the outside with diagonally separated fields containing alternat
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    $757 - $1,060
    Lot 198

    A late 17th century gold posy ring, the outside with di...

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    $757 - $1,060
  • A contemporary emerald and diamond set disc pendant and 18ct gold chain, the variably textured and d
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    $1,060 - $1,364
    Lot 199

    A contemporary emerald and diamond set disc pendant and...

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    $1,060 - $1,364
  • An opal and emerald cluster ring, with a round cabochon opal centre in a border of eight round cut e
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    $227 - $378
    Lot 200

    An opal and emerald cluster ring, with a round cabochon...

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    $227 - $378
  • A heart-cut diamond crossover ring, with two well-matched heart-shaped brilliant diamonds forming th
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    $2,273 - $3,789
    Lot 201

    A heart-cut diamond crossover ring, with two well-match...

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    $2,273 - $3,789

Auction Description

The Fine Art Sale by Cheffins

Please note that all registered bidding will occur on the-saleroom.com platform.

* Next to the Description refers to Droit de Suite
 
The Conditions of Sale oblige buyers to pay a buyer's premium at 23.4% on the hammer price of each lot purchased, which shall include VAT on the premium at the rate imposed by law. If using a live bidding platform there is a 3% surcharge. (No VAT charged on Books & Maps) 
 
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antiquesandinteriors@cheffins.co.uk

Phone: 01223 271983

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$0 20.00
$100 18.00
$1,000 15.00
$10,000 10.00
$100,000 8.00

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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Terms & Conditions

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS 
 
1. INTRODUCTION. The following informative notes are intended to assist Buyers, particularly those inexperienced or new to our salerooms. All sales are conducted on our printed Conditions of Sale which are readily available for inspection and normally accompany catalogues. Our staff will be happy to help you if there is anything you do not fully understand. 
 
2. AGENCY. As auctioneers Cheffins usually contract as agents for the seller whose identity, for reasons of confidentiality, is not normally disclosed. Accordingly, if you buy, your primary contract is with the seller. 
 
3. ESTIMATES. Estimates are designed to help buyers gauge what sort of sum might be involved for the purchase of a particular lot. The lower estimate may represent the reserve price and certainly will not be below it. Estimates do not include the Buyer's Premium or VAT (where chargeable). Estimates are prepared some time before the sale and may be altered by announcement before the sale. They are in no sense definitive. 
 
4. BUYER'S PREMIUM. The Conditions of Sale oblige buyers to pay a buyer's premium at 23.4% on the hammer price of each lot purchased, which shall include VAT on the premium at the rate imposed by law. If using a live bidding platform there is a 3% surcharge. 
 
5. VAT. (*) indicates that VAT is payable by the purchaser at the standard rate (presently 20%) on the hammer price as well as being an element in the buyer's premium. This imposition of VAT is likely to be because the seller is registered for VAT within the European Union and is not operating the Dealers Margin 
Scheme or because VAT is due at 20% on importation into the UK. The double symbol (**) indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union and the present position is that these lots are liable to a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on the gross lot price (i.e. both the hammer price and the buyer's premium). Lots which appear without either of the above symbols indicate that no VAT is payable on the hammer price. This is because such lots are sold using the Auctioneers Margin Scheme and it should be noted that the VAT included within the Premium is not recoverable as input tax. 
 
6. Cheffins are, primarily, agents for the seller. We are dependent on information provided by the seller and whilst we may inspect lots and act reasonably in taking a general view about them, we are normally unable to carry out a detailed or any examination of lots in order to ascertain their condition in the way in which it would be wise for a buyer to do. Intending buyers have ample opportunity for inspection of goods and, therefore, accept responsibility for inspecting and investigating lots in which they may be interested. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale. Neither the seller nor we, as the auctioneers, accept any responsibility for their condition. In particular, mechanical objects of any age are not guaranteed to be in working order. However, in so far as we have examined the goods and make a representation about their condition, we shall be liable for any defect which that examination ought to have revealed to the auctioneer but which would not have been revealed to the buyer had the buyer examined the goods. Additionally, in specified circumstances lots misdescribed because they are ‘deliberate forgeries’ may be returned and repayment made. There is a three week time limit. (The expression ‘deliberate forgery’ is defined in our Conditions of Sale.) 
 
7. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as ‘antiques’ only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician first. 
 
8. EXPORT OF GOODS. Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain (a) whether an export licence is required and (b) whether there is any specific prohibition on importing goods of that character because, e.g. they may contain prohibited materials such as ivory. Ask us if you need help. 
 
9. BIDDING. Bidders will be required to register before the sale commences and lots will be invoiced to the name and address on the registration form. Some form of identification may be required if you are unknown to us. Please enquire in advance about our arrangements for telephone bidding. 
 
10. COMMISSION BIDDING. Commission bids may be left with the auctioneers indicating the maximum amount to be bid excluding buyers’ premium. They will be executed as cheaply as possible having regard to the reserve (if any) and competing bids. If two buyers submit identical commission bids the auctioneers may prefer the first bid received. Please enquire in advance about our arrangements for the leaving of commission bids by telephone, fax or email. 
 
11. METHODS OF PAYMENT. As a general rule any cheques tendered will need to be cleared before removal of the goods is permitted. Please discuss with our Accounts Office in advance of the sale if other methods of payment are envisaged. (N.B. As a consequence of the Money Laundering regulations 2003, we are no longer able to accept cash payments in excess of £7,500. This includes single payments amounting to this sum or multiple payments totalling £7,500.) 
 
12. REFUND POLICY. In specified circumstances lots misdescribed because they are ‘deliberate forgeries’ may be returned and repayment made. There is a three week time limit. (The expression ‘deliberate forgery’ is defined in our Conditions of Sale.) 
 
13. COLLECTION AND STORAGE. Please note what the Conditions of Sale state about collection and storage. It is important that goods are paid for and collected promptly. Any delay may involve the buyer in paying storage charges. 
TERMS OF CONSIGNMENT FOR SELLERS 
 
1. INTERPRETATION. In these Terms the words ‘you’, ‘yours’, etc. refer to the Seller and if the consignment of goods to us is made by an agent we assume that the Seller has authorised the consignment and that the consignor has the Seller’s authority to contract. Similarly the words ‘we’, ‘us’, etc. refer to Cheffins, the Auctioneers. 
 
2. COMMISSION is charged to sellers at the following rates:- Fine Art Sales. Commission at 17.5% (+ VAT) inclusive of all charges (except cartage and photography where appropriate) on the hammer price subject to a minimum charge per lot of £20 (+ VAT) whether the lot is sold or not. A fee of 15% (+ VAT) of mid estimate is chargeable on lots withdrawn less than four week prior to the sale. Antiques and Interiors, Wine Sales and Book Sales. Commission at 20% (+VAT) inclusive of all charges (except cartage and photography where appropriate) on the hammer price subject to a minimum charge per lot of £10 (+VAT) whether the lot is sold or not or if withdrawn from sale without reasonable notice. 
 
3. REMOVAL COSTS. Items for sale must be consigned to the sale room by any stated deadline and at your expense. We may be able to assist you with this process but any liability incurred to a carrier for haulage charges is solely your responsibility. 
 
4. INSURANCE OF GOODS. 
a) All goods on our premises or under our control are insured against all risks while so placed. 
(b) If the owner of goods consigned instructs us in writing not to insure them, they then remain at owner's risk unless and until the property in them passes to the Buyer or they are collected back by or on behalf of the owner, and clause 4(a) is inapplicable. 
 
5. ILLUSTRATIONS. The cost of any illustrations is borne by you. If we consider that the Lot should be illustrated your permission 
will be asked first. The copyright in respect of such illustrations shall be the property of us, the auctioneers, as is the text of the catalogue. 
 
6. MINIMUM BIDS AND OUR DISCRETION. 
Goods will normally be offered subject to a reserve agreed between us before the sale in accordance with clause 7. We may sell Lots below the reserve provided we account to you 
for the same sale proceeds as you would have received had the reserve been the hammer price. If you specifically give us a discretionary reserve we may accept a bid below the formal reserve. 
 
7. RESERVES. 
a) You are entitled to place prior to the auction a reserve on any lot consigned, being the minimum hammer price at which that lot may be sold. Reserves must be reasonable and we may decline to offer goods which in our opinion would be subject to an unreasonably high reserve (in which case goods carry the 
storage and insurance charges stipulated in these Terms of Consignment). 
(b) A reserve once set cannot be changed except with our consent. 
(c) Where a reserve has been placed only we may bid on your behalf and only up to the reserve (if any) and you may in no 
circumstances bid personally. 
 
8. ELECTRICAL ITEMS. These are subject to detailed statutory safety controls. Where such items are accepted for sale you accept responsibility for the cost of testing by external contractors. Goods not certified as safe by an electrician (unless antiques) will not be accepted for sale. They must be removed at your expense on your being notified. We 
reserve the right to dispose of unsafe goods as refuse, at your expense. 
 
9. SOFT FURNISHINGS. The sale of soft furnishings is strictly regulated by statute law in the interests of fire safety. Goods found to infringe safety regulations will not be offered and must be removed at your expense. We reserve the right to dispose of unsafe goods as refuse, at your expense. The rights of disposal 
referred to in clause 8 and 9 are subject to the provisions of The Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977, Schedule 1, a copy of which is available for inspection on request. 
 
10. DESCRIPTIONS. Please assist us with accurate information as to the provenance etc. of goods where this is relevant. There is strict liability for the accuracy of descriptions under modern consumer legislation and in some circumstances responsibility lies with sellers if inaccuracies occur. We will assume that you 
have approved the catalogue description of your lots unless informed to the contrary. Where we are obliged to return the price to the buyer when the lot is a deliberate forgery under Condition 15 of the Conditions of Sale and we have accounted 
to you for the proceeds of sale you agree to reimburse us the sale proceeds. The liability to reimburse the sale proceeds shall not arise where you are acting reasonably and honestly 
and are unaware of the forgery but we are or ought to have been aware of it. 
 
11. UNSOLD AND WITHDRAWN ITEMS. 
If an item is unsold it may with your consent be re-offered at a future sale. Where in our opinion an item is unsaleable you must collect such items from the saleroom promptly on 
being so informed. Otherwise, storage charges may be incurred. We reserve the right to charge for storage in these circumstances at a reasonable daily rate. 
 
12. WITHDRAWN AND BOUGHT IN ITEMS. 
These are liable to incur a charge of 10% (+VAT) of the reserve or bottom estimate where no reserve has been agreed on being bought in or withdrawn after being catalogued. 
 
13. CONDITIONS OF SALE. You agree that all goods will be sold on our Conditions of Sale. In particular you undertake that you have the right to sell the goods either as owner or agent for the owner. You undertake to compensate us and any buyer or third party for all losses liabilities and expenses incurred in 
respect of and as a result of any breach of this undertaking. 
 
14. AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT COMMISSION AND EXPENSES AND RETAIN PREMIUM AND INTEREST. 
(a) You authorise us to deduct commission at the stated rate and all expenses incurred for your account from the hammer price and consent to our right to retain beneficially the premium paid by the buyer in accordance with our Conditions of Sale and any interest earned on the sale proceeds until the date of settlement. (b) You authorise us in our discretion to negotiate a sale by private treaty not later than the close of business on the day of the sale in the case of lots unsold at auction, in which case the same charges will be payable as if such lots had been sold at auction and so far as appropriate these Terms apply. 
 
15. WAREHOUSING. We disclaim all liability for goods delivered to our saleroom without sufficient sale instructions and reserve the right to make minimum warehousing charge of £5 (+VAT) per lot per day. Unsol d lots are subject to the same charges if you do not remove them within a reasonable time of notification. If not removed within three weeks we reserve the right to sell them and defray charges from any net proceeds of sale or at your expense to consign them to the local authority for disposal. 
 
16. SETTLEMENT. After sale settlement of the net sum due to you normally takes place within 28 days of the sale (by crossed cheque to the seller) unless the buyer has not paid for the goods. In this case no settlement will then be made but we will take your instructions in the light of our Conditions of Sale. You authorise any sums owed by you to us on other transactions to be deducted from the sale proceeds. You must note the liability to reimburse the proceeds of sale to us as under the circumstances provided for in Condition 10 above. You should therefore bear this potential liability in mind before parting with the proceeds of sale until the expiry of 28 days from the date of sale. 
 
 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Cheffins carries on business with bidders, buyers and all those present in the auction room prior to or in connection with a sale on the following General Condition and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be referred to herein. 
 
1. DEFINITIONS 
In these Conditions: 
(a) “auctioneer” means Cheffins or its authorised auctioneer, as appropriate; 
(b) “deliberate forgery” means an imitation made with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source but which is unequivocally described in the catalogue as being the work of a particular creator and which at the date of the sale had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description; 
(c) “hammer price” means the level of bidding reached (at or above any reserve) when the auctioneer brings down the hammer; 
(d) “terms of consignment” means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which Cheffins accepts instructions from sellers or their agents; 
(e) “total amount due” means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a defaulting buyer under these Conditions; 
(f) “sale proceeds” means the net amount due to the seller, being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate, Value Added Tax chargeable and any other amounts due to us by the seller in whatever capacity and however arising; 
(g) “You”, “Your” etc. refer to the buyer as identified in Condition 2. 
(h) The singular includes the plural and vice versa as appropriate. 
 
2. BIDDING PROCEDURES AND THE BUYER 
(a) Bidders are required to register their particulars before bidding and to satisfy any security arrangements before entering the auction room to view or bid. 
(b) The maker of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer conducting the sale shall be the buyer at the hammer price and any dispute about a bid shall be settled at the auctioneer’s absolute discretion by re-offering the Lot during the course of the auction or otherwise. The auctioneer shall act reasonably in exercising this discretion 
(c) Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals. 
(d) Once made, no bid may be withdrawn. 
(e) Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved. 
 
3. INCREMENTS Bidding increments shall be at the auctioneer’s sole discretion. 
 
4. THE PURCHASE PRICE The buyer shall pay the hammer price, together with a premium thereon of 23.4% which shall include VAT on the premium at the rate imposed by law. 
 
5. VALUE ADDED TAX Value Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk or double asterisk. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots. (Please refer to the Information for Buyers for a brief explanation of the VAT position.) 
 
6. PAYMENT (1) Immediately a Lot is sold you will: 
(a) give to us, if requested proof of identity, and 
(b) pay to us the total amount due in cash or in such other way as is agreed by us. (2) Any payments by you to us may be applied by us towards any sums owing from you to us on any account whatever without regard to any directions of you or your agent, whether express or implied. 
 
7. TITLE AND COLLECTION OF PURCHASES 
(1) The ownership of any Lots purchased shall not pass to you until you have made payment in full to us of the total amount due. 
(2) You shall at your own risk and expense take away any lots that you have purchased and paid for not later than 3 working days following the day of the auction or upon the clearance of any cheque used for payment after which you shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges. 
(3) No purchase can be claimed or removed until it has been paid for. 
 
8. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OR FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES 
(1) If any Lot is not paid for in full and taken away in accordance with these Conditions or if there is any other breach of these Conditions, we, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf, shall at our absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights we may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights and remedies: 
(a) to proceed against you for damages for breach of contract; 
(b) to rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by us to you; 
(c) to resell the Lot (by auction or private treaty) in which case you shall be responsible for any resulting deficiency in the total amount due (after crediting any part payment and adding any resale costs). Any surplus so arising shall belong to the seller; (d) to remove, store and insure the Lot at your expense and, in the case of storage, either at our premises or elsewhere; 
(e) to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.5% per month on the total amount due to the extent it remains unpaid for more than five working days after the sale; 
(f) to retain that or any other Lot sold to you until you pay the total amount due; 
(g) to reject or ignore bids from you or your agent at future auctions or to impose conditions before any such bids shall be accepted. 
(h) to apply any proceeds of sale of other Lots due or in future becoming due to you towards the settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a lien (that is a right to retain possession of) any of your property in our possession for any purpose until the debt due is satisfied 
(2) We shall, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf pursue these rights and remedies only so far as is reasonable to make appropriate recovery in respect of breach of these conditions. 
 
9. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY All members of the public on our premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly neither the auctioneer nor their employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale. 
 
10. COMMISSION BIDS Whilst prospective buyers are strongly advised to attend the auction and are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be assumed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition we will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any failure to do so save where such failure is unreasonable. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made. 
 
11. WARRANTY OF TITLE AND AVAILABILITY The seller warrants the auctioneer and the buyer that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is properly authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims. 
 
12. AGENCY The auctioneer normally acts as agent only and disclaims any responsibility for default by the seller or buyer. 
 
13. TERMS OF SALE The Seller acknowledges that Lots are sold subject to the stipulations of these Conditions in their entirety and on the Terms of Consignment as notified to the consignor at the time of the entry of the Lot. 
 
14. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION (1) Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer, nor our employees or agents, nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded. This Condition is subject to the next following Condition concerning deliberate forgeries and applies save as provided for in paragraph 6 in “Information to Buyers”. (2) Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation. 
 
15. FORGERIES Notwithstanding the preceding Condition, any Lot which proves to be a deliberate forgery (as defined) may be returned to us by you within 21 days of the auction provided it is in the same condition as when bought, and is accompanied by particulars identifying it from the relevant catalogue description and a written statement of defects. If we are satisfied from the evidence presented that the Lot is a deliberate forgery we shall refund the money paid by you for the Lot including any buyer’s premium provided that 
(1) if the catalogue description reflected the accepted view of scholars and experts as at the date of sale or 
(2) you personally are not able to transfer a good and marketable title to us, you shall have no rights under this condition. The right of return provided by this Condition is additional to any right or remedy provided by law or by these Conditions of Sale. 
 
16. GENERAL Cheffins shall have the right at our discretion, to refuse admission to our premises or attendance at our auctions by any person. 
 
17. Compensation 
(1) Any right to compensation for losses liabilities and expenses incurred in respect of and as a result of any breach of these Conditions and any exclusions provided by them shall be available to the seller and/or the auctioneer as appropriate. 
(2) Such rights and exclusions shall extend to and be deemed to be for the benefit of employees and agents of the seller and/or the auctioneer who may themselves enforce them. 
 
18. Any notice to any buyer, seller, bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail or Swiftmail in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting. 
 
19. Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular classes of items in which case the descriptions must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing within the catalogue. 
 
20. Any indulgence extended to bidders buyers or sellers by us notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or of the Terms of Consignment shall affect the position at the relevant time only and in respect of that particular concession only; in all other respects these Conditions shall be construed as having full force and effect. 
 
21. English law applies to the interpretation of these Conditions. 
 
Company Details: 
 
Cheffins, Clifton House, 1-2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA 
Tel: 00 44 (0)1223 213343 Fax: 00 44 (0)1223 271949 
E-mail: fine.art@cheffins.co.uk