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  • A Victorian silver four piece tea service of tapering bellied form and engraved with Anthemion style
    Estimate
    $757 - $1,060
    Lot 1

    A Victorian silver four piece tea service of tapering b...

    Est.
    $757 - $1,060
  • An early George III small silver bowl of plain baluster form to a skirted base and having a simple l
    Estimate
    $136 - $212
    Lot 2

    An early George III small silver bowl of plain baluster...

    Est.
    $136 - $212
  • A George II silver tea caddy, the tapered body with bulbous shoulders, embossed and chased with a pa
    Estimate
    $697 - $1,000
    Lot 3

    A George II silver tea caddy, the tapered body with bul...

    Est.
    $697 - $1,000
  • An early George III sweet-meat basket, the oval body rising to the scroll pierced border and twist s
    Estimate
    $181 - $272
    Lot 4

    An early George III sweet-meat basket, the oval body ri...

    Est.
    $181 - $272
  • A George III silver swing handle basket, the oval pedestal form having simple reed borders. Hallmark
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    $272 - $394
    Lot 5

    A George III silver swing handle basket, the oval pedes...

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    $272 - $394
  • A George III silver caster of baluster form with diaper pierced cover. Hallmarked Hester Bateman, Lo
    Estimate
    $515 - $666
    Lot 6

    A George III silver caster of baluster form with diaper...

    Est.
    $515 - $666
  • A late George III pair of silver candlesnuffers, the conventional scissor action form with gadroon b
    Estimate
    $363 - $515
    Lot 7

    A late George III pair of silver candlesnuffers, the co...

    Est.
    $363 - $515
  • A William IV silver mustard pot of bulbous form to a footed base with petal rim, decorated throughou
    Estimate
    $303 - $454
    Lot 8

    A William IV silver mustard pot of bulbous form to a fo...

    Est.
    $303 - $454
  • A George III silver porringer, the typical form with oblique fluted body rising to the vacant cartou
    Estimate
    $485 - $636
    Lot 9

    A George III silver porringer, the typical form with ob...

    Est.
    $485 - $636
  • A late Victorian silver matched set of five pierced dishes with blue glass liners, comprising one la
    Estimate
    $2,273 - $3,031
    Lot 10

    A late Victorian silver matched set of five pierced dis...

    Est.
    $2,273 - $3,031
  • A George II silver mug, the tapered body with later floral scroll and scenic engraving surrounding t
    Estimate
    $606 - $909
    Lot 11

    A George II silver mug, the tapered body with later flo...

    Est.
    $606 - $909
  • A George III silver meat dish by Paul Storr, the oval form with dual crests, raised edge with beaded
    Estimate
    $2,576 - $3,334
    Lot 12

    A George III silver meat dish by Paul Storr, the oval f...

    Est.
    $2,576 - $3,334
  • A George II small silver caster, the plain baluster form with girdle detail and raised on a footed b
    Estimate
    $90 - $136
    Lot 13

    A George II small silver caster, the plain baluster for...

    Est.
    $90 - $136
  • A pair of silver mounted cut glass dishes, the faceted bowl rising to the everted rim with shell and
    Estimate
    $424 - $575
    Lot 14

    A pair of silver mounted cut glass dishes, the faceted ...

    Est.
    $424 - $575
  • A George III matched set of four silver pedestal open salts of hemispherical form with gadrooned bor
    Estimate
    $545 - $697
    Lot 15

    A George III matched set of four silver pedestal open s...

    Est.
    $545 - $697
  • A pair of early Georgian silver open salts, likely George II, each of cauldron shape with ribbed rim
    Estimate
    $136 - $212
    Lot 16

    A pair of early Georgian silver open salts, likely Geor...

    Est.
    $136 - $212
  • A George II silver cream jug of bulbous form with floral embossing surrounding an engraved crest, st
    Estimate
    $151 - $227
    Lot 17

    A George II silver cream jug of bulbous form with flora...

    Est.
    $151 - $227
  • An early George III silver sugar bowl of circular bellied form, having a shaped rim, engraved with a
    Estimate
    $272 - $394
    Lot 18

    An early George III silver sugar bowl of circular belli...

    Est.
    $272 - $394
  • An early Victorian silver mustard pot with blue glass liner, the circular form with foliate scroll o
    Estimate
    $106 - $151
    Lot 19

    An early Victorian silver mustard pot with blue glass l...

    Est.
    $106 - $151
  • A George III silver teapot, the oblong form initialled and crested with wide fluted corners and engr
    Estimate
    $363 - $515
    Lot 20

    A George III silver teapot, the oblong form initialled ...

    Est.
    $363 - $515
  • A Victorian silver sugar dish, the conical form with vertical pierced decoration embellished with en
    Estimate
    $181 - $272
    Lot 21

    A Victorian silver sugar dish, the conical form with ve...

    Est.
    $181 - $272
  • A George III silver entree dish and cover, the oval form with reeded rim and twin handles and later
    Estimate
    $424 - $575
    Lot 22

    A George III silver entree dish and cover, the oval for...

    Est.
    $424 - $575
  • A matched pair of George III silver waiters, the circular form with central crest, raised shell embe
    Estimate
    $454 - $606
    Lot 23

    A matched pair of George III silver waiters, the circul...

    Est.
    $454 - $606
  • A Victorian silver christening bowl, the circular lobed body with twin scrolling handles. Hallmarked
    Estimate
    $75 - $121
    Lot 24

    A Victorian silver christening bowl, the circular lobed...

    Est.
    $75 - $121
  • A George III large silver brandy pan, the baluster form crested and with bead-drop spout, turned woo
    Estimate
    $697 - $1,000
    Lot 25

    A George III large silver brandy pan, the baluster form...

    Est.
    $697 - $1,000
  • A late Victorian silver three piece tea service, comprising teapot, twin-handled sugar bowl and crea
    Estimate
    $333 - $485
    Lot 26

    A late Victorian silver three piece tea service, compri...

    Est.
    $333 - $485
  • A George II silver taperstick, the knopped baluster stem raised on a crested octagonal fluted base.
    Estimate
    $697 - $1,000
    Lot 27

    A George II silver taperstick, the knopped baluster ste...

    Est.
    $697 - $1,000
  • A George III silver pap boat of typical form, initialled and? with punch-work border. Hallmarked Hes
    Estimate
    $485 - $636
    Lot 28

    A George III silver pap boat of typical form, initialle...

    Est.
    $485 - $636
  • A George III silver mustard pot with blue glass liner, of plain cylindrical form with reeded rims, e
    Estimate
    $181 - $272
    Lot 29

    A George III silver mustard pot with blue glass liner, ...

    Est.
    $181 - $272
  • A mid-Victorian silver salver of shaped circular form with foliate scroll pierced rim enclosing a si
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 30

    A mid-Victorian silver salver of shaped circular form w...

    Est.
    $227 - $303
  • A cased pair of Edwardian silver open salts, the oval pierced bodies with beaded border, blue glass
    Estimate
    $121 - $181
    Lot 31

    A cased pair of Edwardian silver open salts, the oval p...

    Est.
    $121 - $181
  • A George III silver helmet jug, the classic form with foliate border, reeded rim, garland surround t
    Estimate
    $90 - $136
    Lot 32

    A George III silver helmet jug, the classic form with f...

    Est.
    $90 - $136
  • A George III silver tankard, the slightly tapered form with reeded banding, personal inscription and
    Estimate
    $1,212 - $1,818
    Lot 33

    A George III silver tankard, the slightly tapered form ...

    Est.
    $1,212 - $1,818
  • A Georgian silver pap boat of plain form, hallmarks indistinct, length measures 4 6/8 inches (12 cm)
    Estimate
    $181 - $272
    Lot 34

    A Georgian silver pap boat of plain form, hallmarks ind...

    Est.
    $181 - $272
  • A late Victorian silver cruet stand for five bottles, having central baluster stem leading to a scro
    Estimate
    $515 - $666
    Lot 35

    A late Victorian silver cruet stand for five bottles, h...

    Est.
    $515 - $666
  • A matched pair of early nineteenth century Irish silver entree dishes, each of circular form with ob
    Estimate
    $2,728 - $3,637
    Lot 36

    A matched pair of early nineteenth century Irish silver...

    Est.
    $2,728 - $3,637
  • An Edwardian five piece silver tea service, of oblong form, the lower bodies fluted, rising to the i
    Estimate
    $454 - $606
    Lot 37

    An Edwardian five piece silver tea service, of oblong f...

    Est.
    $454 - $606
  • A fine set of twelve George III silver dinner plates, each of shaped circular form with gadroon rim
    Estimate
    $6,062 - $9,093
    Lot 38

    A fine set of twelve George III silver dinner plates, e...

    Est.
    $6,062 - $9,093
  • A George II open silver salt, of cauldron form having flared and lobed rim, raised upon three shell
    Estimate
    $75 - $121
    Lot 39

    A George II open silver salt, of cauldron form having f...

    Est.
    $75 - $121
  • A George II silver cream jug, of globular form having waisted neck and shaped rim, decorated with a
    Estimate
    $90 - $136
    Lot 40

    A George II silver cream jug, of globular form having w...

    Est.
    $90 - $136
  • A late Victorian silver rose bowl, the circular form with wrythen fluted body interspersed with bead
    Estimate
    $757 - $1,060
    Lot 41

    A late Victorian silver rose bowl, the circular form wi...

    Est.
    $757 - $1,060
  • A late Victorian silver coffee pot, the oval bellied form with stipple engraved and punched borders
    Estimate
    $272 - $333
    Lot 42

    A late Victorian silver coffee pot, the oval bellied fo...

    Est.
    $272 - $333
  • A George IV silver christening mug decorated with embossed floral and foliate panels and having a do
    Estimate
    $151 - $227
    Lot 43

    A George IV silver christening mug decorated with embos...

    Est.
    $151 - $227
  • A George I Britannia silver taperstick, of faceted and knopped form leading to a hexagonal stepped b
    Estimate
    $454 - $757
    Lot 44

    A George I Britannia silver taperstick, of faceted and ...

    Est.
    $454 - $757
  • A Victorian silver cased Communion set, comprising a chalice, flagon and paten, each decorated with
    Estimate
    $424 - $575
    Lot 45

    A Victorian silver cased Communion set, comprising a ch...

    Est.
    $424 - $575
  • A late Victorian small silver caddy of plain oval form with reeded borders and a removable circular
    Estimate
    $106 - $151
    Lot 46

    A late Victorian small silver caddy of plain oval form ...

    Est.
    $106 - $151
  • Two George III silver graduated sugar baskets, each of fluted pedestal form with reeded rims and swi
    Estimate
    $606 - $909
    Lot 47

    Two George III silver graduated sugar baskets, each of ...

    Est.
    $606 - $909
  • A late Victorian twin-handled silver sauce tureen and cover, of oval form having gadrooned rim and f
    Estimate
    $515 - $666
    Lot 48

    A late Victorian twin-handled silver sauce tureen and c...

    Est.
    $515 - $666

Auction Description

Silver & Plated Ware by Fellows
Please note that all registered bidding will occur on the-saleroom.com platform.
 
Buyers will pay a commission charge of an additional 3% + VAT of the hammer price if lots are successfully purchased online - normal buyers premium
All payments, including Fellows standard delivery charge, will be automatically taken from the card used for registration by all online bidders, except where alternative arrangements have been made by the bidder with Fellows Auctioneers prior to the completion of the auction. It is essential online bidders contact Fellows before the conclusion of the auction should they wish to make alternative arrangements.
The buyers premium 20% (+ VAT) or 24% (VAT inclusive) on the first £50,000 of any individual lot. For any individual lot in excess of £50,000, the buyer’s premium is 10% (+ VAT) or 12% (VAT inclusive).
 
Lots prefixed with * will carry VAT at 20% on the hammer price.
Credit cards will incur a 1.5% surcharge.
Condition Reports:Please check the condition report on an item before placing a bid. If one is not available please email: info@fellows.co.uk
 
Shipping:
We offer a tracked and insured shipping service for a standard rate of £15.00* per parcel (inc. VAT). We take special care when wrapping and packing your items for delivery, we’ll even send you an email once your items have been dispatched so that you can track and trace your parcel.
* Larger items, as well as those exceeding a value of £20,000 or weighing in excess of 2kg may be subject to additional fees. Please contact us for more information + 44 (0)121 212 2131.
 
<b>Antiques & Fine Art</b>
 
Due to the size and vulnerability of the items in our Antique & Fine Art sale and selected items from our Silver auctions, we are unable to post out these items "in house". We do, however recommend a selection of packaging and shipping companies.
For national and international deliveries, we suggest:
IJK Couriers 07917 500522
www.ijkcouriers.co.uk
Email: info@ijkcouriers.co.uk
Alban Shipping 01582 493 099
www.albanshipping.co.uk
Email: info@albanshipping.co.uk
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$0 20.00
$100 18.00
$1,000 15.00
$10,000 10.00
$100,000 8.00

Bid Increments

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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

Buyers will pay a commission charge of an additional 3% + VAT of the hammer price if lots are successfully purchased online (From August 2013) – normal buyers premium applies.
 
Fellows recommend that all bidders and buyers read our conditions of buying and buyer’s premium available here or at the back of our catalogues. The buyer shall pay:
On the first £50,000 of the Hammer Price (of any individual lot) the buyer will pay the hammer price and a premium of 20% (plus VAT) or 24% (inclusive of VAT).
On the excess over £50,000 of the hammer price (of any individual lot), the buyer will pay the hammer price and a premium of 10% (plus VAT) or 12% (inclusive of VAT).Items marked with * contain VAT at 20% on the hammer price.
Any Auction shall be conducted at the absolute discretion of the Auctioneer.
 
The Auctioneer shall conduct the Auction with reasonable skill and care. For example, what constitutes a bid shall be at the absolute discretion of the Auctioneer, acting with reasonable skill and care.
The Auctioneer shall have the right to refuse any bid which does not exceed the previous bid by at least 10% or by such greater proportion as the Auctioneer shall in his or her absolute discretion direct.
Where two or more bids at the same level are simultaneously received by the Auctioneer, the Auctioneer at his absolute discretion shall determine which bid to prefer. Subject to the foregoing, where two or more bids at the same level are simultaneously received by the Auctioneer, any bid by a Bidder personally present at an Auction shall take preference over any bid submitted by telephone or over the internet. Any bid made or attempted by telephone or over the internet shall be deemed to have been made only if received by the Auctioneer.
Fellows shall have the right, at its absolute discretion, to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at (or participation in) any Auction by any person.
Bidders may be required to register their particulars. Bidders attending in person may be required to satisfy Fellows' security arrangements before entering any part of the premises to view or bid.
 
7.2 You accept full liability for all bids submitted via your My Fellows account.
Once a bid has been made by a Bidder on our website, the bid can be lowered or increased up until 9am on the day of the auction. You must sign into your My Fellows account to do this and you will receive an email confirmation for any changes made.
Should a bid be placed in error on the website you must contact Fellows immediately. Failure to contact Fellows before the auction takes place will result in liability for the full payment of the item.
 
7.3 Subject to clause 6.3, the highest Bidder at the Hammer Price shall be the Buyer. Any dispute about a bid shall be settled at the Auctioneer's absolute discretion.
 
 
7.4 Bidders are deemed to act as principals unless there is a written prior acknowledgement by Fellows that a Bidder is acting as an agent for a named principal.
 
7.5 Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Auction in person. Bidders shall be responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be deemed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition. Neither Fellows nor its employees or agents shall be responsible for any neglect or default in doing or failing to do so.
 
7.6 Bidders are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and prospective Buyers must satisfy themselves as to all such matters. Neither Fellows nor its employees and agents nor the Vendor accept liability for the correctness of such opinions, and all conditions and warranties, express, implied or statutory are hereby excluded.
 
8. The Buyer
 
8.1 Immediately a Lot is sold, the Buyer shall:
 
(a) give to Fellows their name and address and, if requested proof of identity, and
 
(b) pay to Fellows the Total Amount Due.
 
8.2 Fellows may, at its absolute discretion, agree credit terms with the Buyer before an Auction under which the Buyer may be entitled to take possession of Lots up to an agreed value in advance of payment by a stipulated future date of the Total Amount Due.
 
8.3 Cheques shall not be acceptable by Fellows (unless Fellows in its absolute discretion permits payment by such method) nor are third party references or credit facilities with other Auction houses. If a cheque is tendered Fellows reserves the right to instruct its bank to check the Buyer's status and account balance before exercising any discretion. Any credit arrangement must be settled at least 4 days before the relevant sale. Any permitted payment by credit card shall carry an extra charge to the Buyer of such percentage of the Total Amount Due as is displayed on the premises.
 
8.4 Any payments by a Buyer to Fellows may be applied by Fellows towards any sums owing from that Buyer to Fellows on any account whatever without regard to any directions of the Buyer or his agent, whether express or implied.
 
9. The Purchase Price 
 
9.1 On the first £50,000 of the Hammer Price (of any Lot) the Buyer will pay the Hammer Price and a premium of 20% (plus VAT on the total of the Hammer Price and the premium). Value Added Tax is charged at the rate prevailing by law at the date of sale.
 
9.2 On the excess over £50,000 of the Hammer Price (of any individual Lot), the Buyer will pay the Hammer Price and a premium of 10% (plus VAT) or 12% (inclusive of VAT). The said premium not being negotiable and payable by ALL Buyers. The Vendor authorises Fellows to retain beneficially the premium payable by Buyers.
9.3 Value Added Tax on the Hammer Price is imposed on all items affixed with an asterisk thus - *.
9.4 Buyers will pay a commission charge of an additional 3% + VAT of the hammer price if lots are successfully purchased online via Live Auctioneers and the-saleroom.com.
9.5 Non UK or EU VAT registered buyers can have most classes of VAT refunded on their purchases - please note that auctioneers are under no obligation to provide VAT refunds, although many will offer this service. HMRC are the ultimate refunding authority. VAT refunds are subject to provision of statutory export/import documentation. HMRC have decreed that VAT on buyer's premium is always payable whether the buyer is domiciled in the UK, the EU or outside the EU or wherever the goods are to be sent.  So auctioneers cannot refund VAT on buyer's premium if the goods are sold under normal VAT rules.
 
10. Title and Collection of Purchases
 
10.1 The ownership of any Lot purchased shall not pass to the relevant Buyer until they have made payment in full to Fellows of the Total Amount Due.
 
10.2 Buyers shall at their own risk and expense take away any Lot that they have purchased and paid for not later than 5 working days following the day of the Auction after which they shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges. Any delivery costs shall be paid in advance by the Buyer.
 
11. Default by Buyer or Vendor
 
11.1 As Fellows act as agent for the Vendor, Fellows is not responsible for default by the Vendor or the Buyer.
 
11.2 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, Fellows as agent for the Vendor shall at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to exercise all or any of the following rights and remedies:
(a) to proceed against the Buyer for an action for debt or damages for breach of contract;
 
(b) to rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by Fellows to the defaulting Buyer;
 
(c) to re-sell the Lot by Auction or private treaty. If a lower Hammer Price is achieved on the re-sale than that achieved on the original sale the defaulting Buyer shall be liable for the difference (after crediting any part payment and adding any re-sale costs). Fellows will account to the Vendor for any surplus achieved on a re-sale, however, it shall only be required to account to the Vendor for any resulting deficiency in the event that it receives payment of such sum in full from the defaulting Buyer.
 
(d) to remove, store and insure the Lot at the expense of the defaulting Buyer and, in the case of storage, either at Fellows' 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 2 working days after the sale;
 
(f) to retain that or any other Lot sold to the defaulting Buyer until that Buyer pays the total amount due;
 
(g) to reject or ignore bids from the defaulting Buyer 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 the defaulting Buyer towards the settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a lien on any of the Buyer's property in Fellows' possession for any purpose.
 
12. Deliberate Forgeries
 
12.1 Subject to clause 12.2, any representation or statement by Fellows (including in any catalogue) as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price is a statement of opinion only. Prospective Buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and prospective Buyers must satisfy themselves as to all such matters. Neither Fellows or its employees or agents nor the Vendor accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, express, implied or statutory are hereby excluded.
 
12.2 Any Lot which proves to be a Deliberate Forgery may be returned to Fellows by the Buyer 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 Fellows is satisfied from the evidence presented that the Lot is a Deliberate Forgery Fellows shall refund the money paid by the Buyer for the Lot (but not the amount of any consequential loss, damages, expenses or interest) provided that (1) if the catalogue description reflected the accepted view of scholars and experts as at the date of sale or (2) the Buyer personally is not able to transfer a good and marketable title to Fellows.
 
13. Limitations of Liability
 
13.1 All members of the public on the premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements.
 
13.2 Any indemnity under these Conditions shall extend to all actions, costs, expenses, claims and demands whatsoever suffered or incurred by the person entitled to the benefit of it and Fellows declares itself to be a trustee of the benefit of every such indemnity so far as it is expressed to be for the benefit of its employees and agents.
 
13.3 While Fellows endeavours to ensure that the information on the Website is correct, Fellows does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material on the Website. Fellows may make changes to the material on the Website, or to the products and prices described in it, at any time without notice. The material on the Website may be out of date, and Fellows makes no commitment to update such material.
 
13.4 The material on the Website is provided "as is", without any conditions, warranties or other terms of any kind. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Fellows provides you with the Website on the basis that Fellows excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms which, but for this legal notice, might have effect in relation to the Website.
 
14. General
 
14.1 Any notice to any Buyer, Vendor, Bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail or email in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting or sending. All notices to Fellows must be sent in writing and email is not acceptable.
 
14.2 Any indulgence extended to any person by Fellows notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or 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.
 
14.3 These Conditions and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with it or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England.
 
14.4 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with the Agreement or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
 
15. Shipping
 
15.1 We offer a tracked and insured shipping service for a standard rate of £15.00* per parcel.
 
15.2 *Larger items, as well as those exceeding a value of £5,000 or weighing in excess of 2kg may be subject to additional fees.
 
15.3 Due to the size and vulnerability of the items in our Antique Furniture and Silver auctions, we are unable to post these items and advise buyers to check the cost of shipping before bidding.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fellows & Sons ("Fellows") carries on business with bidders, buyers, sellers and consignors and all those present in the auction room prior to or in connection with a sale on the following General Conditions and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be set out or referred to herein.
 
 
 
PART I CONDITIONS MAINLY AFFECTING BIDDERS AND BUYERS
 
1. DEFINITIONS
 
In these Conditions :
 
a. "auctioneer" means Fellows 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 Fellows 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 purchaser 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 Fellows by the seller in whatever capacity and however arising;
 
g. "stated rate" means Fellows' published rates of commission for the time being and Value Added Tax thereon.
 
 
 
2. THE BUYER
 
a. Bidders are required to register their particulars and satisfy Fellows' security arrangements before entering the auction room to view or bid. The highest such bidder shall be the buyer at the hammer price and any dispute about a bid shall be settled at the auctioneer's absolute discretion. Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals unless there is in force a written acknowledgement by Fellows that a bidder is acting as an agent for a named principal. Once made, no bid may be withdrawn.
 
b. The right of Fellows to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved.
 
 
 
3. MINIMUM INCREMENT
 
The auctioneer shall have the right to refuse any bid which does not exceed the previous bid by at least 10% or by such greater proportion as the auctioneer shall in his absolute discretion direct.
 
 
 
4. THE PURCHASE PRICE
 
On the first £50,000 of the Hammer Price (of any individual lot) the buyer will pay the hammer price and a premium of 20% (excluding VAT) or 24% (inclusive of VAT)
 
 
 
On the excess over £50,000 of the hammer price (of any individual lot), the buyer will pay the hammer price and a premium of 10% (plus VAT) or 12% (inclusive of VAT).
 
The said premium not being negotiable and payable by ALL buyers. The seller authorises Fellows to retain beneficially the premium payable by buyers.
 
 
 
5. VALUE ADDED TAX
 
Value Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed on all items affixed with an asterisk thus - *. Value Added Tax is charged at the rate prevailing by law at the date of sale.
 
 
 
6. PAYMENT
 
a. Immediately a lot is sold buyers shall:
 
(1) give to Fellows their names and addresses and, if requested proof of identity, and
 
(2) pay to Fellows the total amount due.
 
b. Fellows may, at its absolute discretion, agree credit terms with the buyer before an auction under which the buyer will be entitled to take possession of lots up to an agreed value in advance of payment by a stipulated future date of the total amount due. Cheques shall not be acceptable by Fellows (unless Fellows in its absolute discretion permits payment by such method) nor are third party references or credit facilities with other auction houses. If a cheque is tendered Fellows reserves the right to instruct its bank to check the buyer's status and account balance before exercising any discretion. Any credit arrangement must be settled at least 4 days before the relevant sale. Any permitted payment by credit card shall carry an extra charge to the buyer of such percentage of the total amount due as is displayed on the premises.
 
c. Any payments by a buyer to Fellows may be applied by Fellows towards any sums owing from that buyer to Fellows on any account whatever without regard to any directions of the buyer or his agent, whether express or implied.
 
 
 
7. TITLE AND COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
 
a. The ownership of any lots purchased shall not pass to the relevant buyer until they have made payment in full to Fellows of the total amount due.
 
b. Buyers shall at their own risk and expense take away any lots that they have purchased and (subject to 6b) paid for not later than 2 working days following the day of the auction after which they shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges.
 
c. No purchase can be claimed or removed until it has been paid for (or the provisions of clause 6b satisfied).
 
 
 
8. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OR FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
 
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, Fellows as agent for the seller shall at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to exercise all or any of the following rights and remedies:
 
a. to proceed against the buyer for damages for breach of contract;
 
b. to rescind the sale of that lot and/or any other lots sold by Fellows to the defaulting buyer;
 
c. to re sell the lot (by auction or private treaty) in which case the defaulting buyer 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 the expense of the defaulting buyer and, in the case of storage, either at Fellows' 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 2 working days after the sale;
 
f. to retain that or any other lot sold to the defaulting buyer until that buyer pays the total amount due;
 
g. to reject or ignore bids from the defaulting buyer 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 the defaulting buyer towards the settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a lien on any of the buyer's property in Fellows' possession for any purpose.
 
 
 
9. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
 
All members of the public on the Auctioneer's premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly Fellows shall incur no liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law) or for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale.
 
 
 
9.5 Non UK or EU VAT registered buyers can have most classes of VAT refunded on their purchases - please note that auctioneers are under no obligation to provide VAT refunds, although many will offer this service.  HMRC are the ultimate refunding authority.  VAT refunds are subject to provision of statutory export/import documentation.  HMRC have decreed that VAT on buyer's premium is always payable whether the buyer is domiciled in the UK, the EU or outside the EU or wherever the goods are to be sent.  So auctioneers cannot refund VAT on buyer's premium if the goods are sold under normal VAT rules.
 
 
 
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, Fellows will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither Fellows nor its employees or agents shall be responsible for any neglect or default in doing or failing to do so. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded Fellows reserves the right in its absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made.
 
10A. Online Bidding
 
Fellows & Sons offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.
 
In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Fellows & Sons you:
 
1.            authorise Fellows & Sons, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and
 
2.            confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Fellows & Sons through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Fellows & Sons are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.
 
 
 
PART II & III CONDITIONS
 
PART II CONDITIONS MAINLY AFFECTING SELLERS
 
 
 
11. WARRANTY OF TITLE AND AVAILABILITY
 
The seller warrants to Fellows 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. RESERVES
 
a. The seller shall be 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 Fellows may decline to offer goods which in Fellows' opinion would be subject to an unreasonably high reserve (in which case goods carry the storage and insurance charges stipulated in the terms of consignment).
 
b. A reserve once set cannot be changed except with Fellows' consent.
 
c. Where a reserve has been placed only Fellows may bid on behalf of the seller.
 
 
 
13. AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT COMMISSION AND EXPENSES AND RETAIN PREMIUM
 
a. The seller authorises Fellows to deduct commission at the stated rate and all expenses incurred for the buyer's account from the hammer price and acknowledges Fellow's right to retain beneficially the premium paid by the buyer in accordance with these Conditions.
 
b. The seller authorises Fellows in their discretion to negotiate a sale by private treaty 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.
 
 
 
14. COLLECTIONS
 
Fellows do not themselves undertake the collection of goods but may, as the seller's agent, instruct a contractor. Fellows accepts no liability for the actions of such contractor who contracts with the seller direct.
 
 
 
15. WAREHOUSING
 
Fellows disclaims all liability for goods delivered to their saleroom without sufficient sale instructions, and reserves the right to make a minimum warehousing charge of £1.00 per lot per day. Unsold lots are subject to the same charges if the seller does not remove them within a reasonable time of notification. If not removed within three weeks Fellows reserves the right to sell them and defray charges from any net proceeds of sale or at the seller's expense to consign them to the local authority for disposal.
 
 
 
16. LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE
 
Fellows holds all goods on their premises and in their custody covered against the risks of fire, burglary and water damage on the scale of charges notified in the terms of consignment and payable by the seller up to the date of any sale and (in Fellows' discretion) the buyer thereafter until collection.
 
 
 
17. AGENCY
 
Fellows acts as agent only and disclaims any liability for default by the buyer or for paying out the seller before receiving payment by the buyer.
 
 
 
PART III GENERAL CONDITIONS.
 
 
 
18. Fellows act as agent for the seller and as such is not responsible for default by the seller or the buyer. 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 consignors at the time of the entry of the lot.
 
19. Subject to the next following Condition concerning deliberate forgeries, any representation or statement by Fellows in any catalogue as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price is a statement of opinion only. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and prospective buyers must satisfy themselves as to all such matters. Neither Fellows or its employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, express, implied or statutory are hereby excluded.
 
20. Any lot which proves to be a deliberate forgery (as defined) may be returned to Fellows by the buyer 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 Fellows is satisfied from the evidence presented that the lot is a deliberate forgery Fellows shall refund the money paid by the buyer for the lot (but not the amount of any consequential loss, damages, expenses or interest) provided that (1) if the catalogue description reflected the accepted view of scholars and experts as at the date of sale or (2) the buyer personally is not able to transfer a good and marketable title to Fellows, the buyer shall have no rights under this condition.
 
21. Fellows shall have the right, at its discretion, to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any person.
 
22. Any indemnity under these Conditions shall extend to all actions, costs, expenses, claims and demands whatsoever suffered or incurred by the person entitled to the benefit of it and Fellows declares itself to be a trustee of the benefit of every such indemnity so far as it is expressed to be for the benefit of its employees and agents.
 
23. Any notice to any buyer, seller, bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting.
 
24. Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions in which case they must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing at the commencement of the catalogue.
 
25. Any indulgence extended to buyers or sellers by Fellows notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or 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.
 
26. English law applies to the interpretation of these Conditions.