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  • A George III gold enamel memorial ring for Captain Charles Jolliffe from the Battle of Waterloo. The
    Estimate
    $758 - $1,061
    Lot 1

    A George III gold enamel memorial ring for Captain Char...

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    $758 - $1,061
  • A late George III 15ct gold memorial split pearl and enamel memorial ring. The pink foil-back paste
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    $227 - $303
    Lot 2

    A late George III 15ct gold memorial split pearl and en...

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    $227 - $303
  • A George III gold memorial pendant. Of oval-shape outline, the opalescent glass panel with applied h
    Estimate
    $364 - $515
    Lot 3

    A George III gold memorial pendant. Of oval-shape outli...

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    $364 - $515
  • An early 19th century split pearl and hair memorial brooch. The woven hair panel with seed pearl mon
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    $61 - $91
    Lot 4

    An early 19th century split pearl and hair memorial bro...

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    $61 - $91
  • An early 19th century silver and gold paste brooch. The cushion-shape foil back green paste, within
    Estimate
    $45 - $76
    Lot 5

    An early 19th century silver and gold paste brooch. The...

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    $45 - $76
  • A late Georgian paste pendant. The navette-shape portrait miniature depicting a woman in profile, wi
    Estimate
    $273 - $394
    Lot 6

    A late Georgian paste pendant. The navette-shape portra...

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    $273 - $394
  • A George IV 18ct gold memorial ring. The central domed glass panel surrounded by seed pearls to the
    Estimate
    $424 - $576
    Lot 7

    A George IV 18ct gold memorial ring. The central domed ...

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    $424 - $576
  • A George IV memorial ring. The central rectangular glazed panel, with circular-shape garnet surround
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    $121 - $182
    Lot 8

    A George IV memorial ring. The central rectangular glaz...

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    $121 - $182
  • A late Georgian gold amethyst memorial ring. Designed as a collet-set foil back amethyst to the engr
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    $227 - $303
    Lot 9

    A late Georgian gold amethyst memorial ring. Designed a...

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    $227 - $303
  • Three early 19th century brooches. To include a circular-shape garnet wreath brooch, a split pearl a
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    $91 - $136
    Lot 10

    Three early 19th century brooches. To include a circula...

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    $91 - $136
  • An early Victorian gem-set memorial ring. The two woven hair panels, within a split pearl surround,
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    $76 - $121
    Lot 11

    An early Victorian gem-set memorial ring. The two woven...

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    $76 - $121
  • A mid 19th century gold miniature portrait pendant. The circular-shape panel, depicting an elegant l
    Estimate
    $182 - $273
    Lot 12

    A mid 19th century gold miniature portrait pendant. The...

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    $182 - $273
  • A mid 19th century gold split pearl memorial hair bracelet. The scrolling foliate monogram panel, su
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 13

    A mid 19th century gold split pearl memorial hair brace...

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    $152 - $227
  • A mid Victorian 18ct gold enamel and gem-set memorial ring. The split pearl, within a diamond point
    Estimate
    $121 - $182
    Lot 14

    A mid Victorian 18ct gold enamel and gem-set memorial r...

    Est.
    $121 - $182
  • A mid 19th century garnet brooch. Of oval outline, the cushion-shape foil-back garnet, to the circul
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 15

    A mid 19th century garnet brooch. Of oval outline, the ...

    Est.
    $227 - $303
  • A mid 19th century 15ct gold diamond and split pearl memorial ring. The old-cut diamond, within a sp
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 16

    A mid 19th century 15ct gold diamond and split pearl me...

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    $227 - $303
  • A mid Victorian gold memorial ring. The central oval onyx panel carved to depict a forget-me-not to
    Estimate
    $61 - $91
    Lot 17

    A mid Victorian gold memorial ring. The central oval on...

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    $61 - $91
  • A mid Victorian 15ct gold diamond and turquoise memorial pendant. The front designed as a pave-set t
    Estimate
    $455 - $606
    Lot 18

    A mid Victorian 15ct gold diamond and turquoise memoria...

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    $455 - $606
  • A mid Victorian 15ct gold gem-set snake ring. The pear-shape turquoise head, with pink gem cabochon
    Estimate
    $121 - $182
    Lot 19

    A mid Victorian 15ct gold gem-set snake ring. The pear-...

    Est.
    $121 - $182
  • A mid Victorian gold split pearl memorial brooch. The oval arranged hair panel, within a split pearl
    Estimate
    $394 - $546
    Lot 20

    A mid Victorian gold split pearl memorial brooch. The o...

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    $394 - $546
  • A mid Victorian 15ct gold split pearl and enamel memorial ring. The split pearl line, within a black
    Estimate
    $91 - $136
    Lot 21

    A mid Victorian 15ct gold split pearl and enamel memori...

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    $91 - $136
  • A mid 19th century gold turquoise memorial bracelet. Designed as a scroll engraved heart-shape locke
    Estimate
    $121 - $182
    Lot 22

    A mid 19th century gold turquoise memorial bracelet. De...

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    $121 - $182
  • A mid Victorian enamel memorial brooch, circa 1870. The split pearl forget-me-not, atop a black enam
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 23

    A mid Victorian enamel memorial brooch, circa 1870. The...

    Est.
    $152 - $227
  • A mid Victorian enamel and gem-set memorial brooch. The replacement oval blue chalcedony cabochon, w
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 24

    A mid Victorian enamel and gem-set memorial brooch. The...

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    $152 - $227
  • A mid 19th century memorial ring. Of marquise-shape outline, the white background with painted scene
    Estimate
    $333 - $485
    Lot 25

    A mid 19th century memorial ring. Of marquise-shape out...

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    $333 - $485
  • A mid 19th century imitation pearl single-strand necklace. Comprising a single row of imitation pear
    Estimate
    $61 - $91
    Lot 26

    A mid 19th century imitation pearl single-strand neckla...

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    $61 - $91
  • A mid Victorian 18ct gold diamond and enamel memorial ring. The old-cut diamond cross and black enam
    Estimate
    $182 - $273
    Lot 27

    A mid Victorian 18ct gold diamond and enamel memorial r...

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    $182 - $273
  • A late 19th century gold diamond and enamel ring. The three slanted rose-cut diamond lines, interspa
    Estimate
    $91 - $136
    Lot 28

    A late 19th century gold diamond and enamel ring. The t...

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    $91 - $136
  • A late Victorian 9ct gold and diamond memorial brooch. The central oval-shape panel set with a circu
    Estimate
    $76 - $121
    Lot 29

    A late Victorian 9ct gold and diamond memorial brooch. ...

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    $76 - $121
  • A pair of gem-set and enamel ear-pendants. Each designed as a circular-shape blue enamel panel, with
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 30

    A pair of gem-set and enamel ear-pendants. Each designe...

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    $152 - $227
  • <p>A late Victorian 18ct gold mourning brooch. Of oval outline, the blue enamel starburst with split
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 31

    A late Victorian 18ct gold mourning brooch. Of oval out...

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    $227 - $303
  • A late 19th century gold seed pearl picture locket/pendant. The central painted panel depicting a pu
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 32

    A late 19th century gold seed pearl picture locket/pend...

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    $152 - $227
  • An 18ct gold late Victorian mourning brooch. The square-shape brooch with fleur-de-lys to each corne
    Estimate
    $182 - $273
    Lot 33

    An 18ct gold late Victorian mourning brooch. The square...

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    $182 - $273
  • A late 19th century memorial brooch. The sculpted hair and split pearl panel, with photograph revers
    Estimate
    $30 - $45
    Lot 34

    A late 19th century memorial brooch. The sculpted hair ...

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    $30 - $45
  • A late 19th century gold turquoise memorial brooch. Of circular outline, the domed centre with caboc
    Estimate
    $152 - $227
    Lot 35

    A late 19th century gold turquoise memorial brooch. Of ...

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    $152 - $227
  • A late Victorian gold diamond brooch with memorial panel. Of marquise-shape outline with three centr
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 36

    A late Victorian gold diamond brooch with memorial pane...

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    $227 - $303
  • A late 19th century gold gem-set memorial brooch. Of marquise-shape outline, the foil back green-gem
    Estimate
    $182 - $273
    Lot 37

    A late 19th century gold gem-set memorial brooch. Of ma...

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    $182 - $273
  • A late 19th century gold garnet and turquoise brooch. The oval garnet cabochon, to the circular turq
    Estimate
    $455 - $606
    Lot 38

    A late 19th century gold garnet and turquoise brooch. T...

    Est.
    $455 - $606
  • A late Victorian 15ct gold turquoise ring. The oval-shape turquoise cabochon cluster, to the scrolli
    Estimate
    $61 - $91
    Lot 39

    A late Victorian 15ct gold turquoise ring. The oval-sha...

    Est.
    $61 - $91
  • An early 20th century 18ct gold enamel and split pearl memorial ring. The split cultured pearl, with
    Estimate
    $227 - $303
    Lot 40

    An early 20th century 18ct gold enamel and split pearl ...

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    $227 - $303
  • Two pairs of late 19th century memorial hair ear pendants. The first pair with a metal bead top, to
    Estimate
    $106 - $152
    Lot 41

    Two pairs of late 19th century memorial hair ear pendan...

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    $106 - $152
  • A late 19th century gold gem memorial brooch. Of circular outline, the central domed panel set with
    Estimate
    $76 - $121
    Lot 42

    A late 19th century gold gem memorial brooch. Of circul...

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    $76 - $121
  • An early 20th century gold hair and enamel hinged bangle. The woven hair and openwork half bangle, h
    Estimate
    $182 - $273
    Lot 43

    An early 20th century gold hair and enamel hinged bangl...

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    $182 - $273
  • A late Victorian gold gem-set memorial ring. The turquoise, split pearl and red gem floral cluster,
    Estimate
    $76 - $121
    Lot 44

    A late Victorian gold gem-set memorial ring. The turquo...

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    $76 - $121
  • A late 19th century gold enamel memorial band ring. The central black enamel band, with raised inscr
    Estimate
    $106 - $152
    Lot 45

    A late 19th century gold enamel memorial band ring. The...

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    $106 - $152
  • A late 19th century memorial hair bracelet. The bracelet designed as two rows of woven undulating ha
    Estimate
    $106 - $152
    Lot 46

    A late 19th century memorial hair bracelet. The bracele...

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    $106 - $152
  • A late Victorian gold plated and enamel pendant. The split pearl and blue enamel oval-shape centre,
    Estimate
    $76 - $121
    Lot 47

    A late Victorian gold plated and enamel pendant. The sp...

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    $76 - $121
  • A late 19th century 15ct gold enamel memorial brooch. The foliate overlay, to the circular-shape gem
    Estimate
    $76 - $121
    Lot 48

    A late 19th century 15ct gold enamel memorial brooch. T...

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    $76 - $121

Auction Description

Vintage Jewellery & Accessories 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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Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 20.00
$100 18.00
$1,000 15.00
$10,000 10.00
$100,000 8.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$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.