Fine Jewelry, Art, Antiques and Design

Buyer’s Premium: Peterborough Auctions Direct: Buyer’s premium is 22% for payment with check, cash or wire transfer; there is an additional 3% for credit card payments. Third party platforms (Liveauctioneers, Bidsquare and Invaluable) are subject to higher premiums. 

All sales are final:  All lots are sold as is, where is, with all faults, without warranty. The lot descriptions represent the informed opinion of Peterborough Auctions, but do not serve as a guarantee. All lots are available for examination in a public preview before the auction. By bidding on the lot, the buyer accepts these terms of sale. Within a reasonable margin, all weights and measurements should be considered approximate. The auctioneer has the sole right to settle disputed bids and decide whether or not to re-offer the lot. 

Absentee and Phone Bids: Peterborough Auctions offers phone and absentee bidding. Absentee bidding is available on all lots, in all auctions. Peterborough Auctions will execute bids on the bidder’s behalf, beginning at the opening or first available bid, up until the maximum absentee bid amount. Phone bidding is offered as a courtesy and subject to staff availability. Phone bidders bid live with a representative of Peterborough Auctions during the live auction. Phone bidders are encouraged to leave a back up bid, should the communications be interrupted during the auction. We encourage phone and absentee bidders to register at least 24 hours before the auction. 

Reserves: Lots may be offered subject to a reserve; a confidential minimum price agreed by the consignor and Peterborough Auctions. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the low estimate. A representative of Peterborough Auctions  will execute such reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor up to one increment below the reserve. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject an opening bid that in her opinion is not commensurate with the value of the lot. 

Payment:  Peterborough Auctions accepts payment by cash, credit card, check and wire transfer ($25 International fee, $10 Domestic fee should be added to invoice total). The auction house reserves the right to hold property for personal checks until the check clears, typically 3-7 business days. Potential buyers of expensive lots should discuss payment before the sale. Invoices over $3,000 require payment via wire transfer or check unless prior authorization with the auction house has been arranged. Peterborough Auctions reserves the right to require new bidders of jewelry or silver to pay by check or wire transfer regardless of invoice total as seen fit. 

Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Credit cards may be charged 14 days following the sale if no communication about payment is made. Peterborough Auctions LLC, shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises as of the sale date. The buyer assumes responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer. 

Pick Up/Shipping: Pick ups BEGIN Tuesday, November 17th at 10am, please text ahead with the bidder name, 603-933-9947 

Peterborough Auctions has limited space and a busy schedule. Buyers are asked to make timely arrangements to pick up, or to arrange shipping of purchased lots. Designated pickup hours will be posted for the week following each auction, after which all pickups are by appointment only. Buyers of large lots or buyers with multiple lots on their invoice are encouraged to schedule an appointment. Lots left in our gallery for 30 days without communication of arrangements are subject to storage charges ($5 per day, per lot); after 60 days these lots will be deemed abandoned and disposed of as seen fit by Peterborough Auctions.  

Certain small lots and jewelry ONLY invoices include in house shipping quotes in an effort to expedite the process. In this case, shipping costs will be added to the invoice total. Lots will be shipped to the address on the invoice once payment is received. Shipments begin to go out the Friday following the auction in the order of payment received. If you received a shipping charge but would rather pick up, simply let us know before making payment and we can remove the charge. 

For invoices that do not include a shipping quote: Peterborough Auctions works with a trusted and reliable shipping partner, Peter from KaSa CMT, Inc., located right down the road here in Peterborough NH. He provides excellent services using FedEx, UPS, and the USPS. Peter picks up typically twice a week, please let us know if you will be using his services and we will coordinate with him once your invoice is paid. Once he has your paid winnings and has calculated shipping costs, he will then contact you for the payment of shipment. Any questions on shipping please reach out, 603-933-9947; auctions@peterboroughauctions.us.

Jewelry ONLY Invoices: FULLY INSURED, Invoices up to $1000 is $30; Invoices from 1000-3000 is $60; Invoices from 3000-5000 is $90; Invoices over $5000 and international shipments will be quoted based on total and shipping location.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the buyer to update their address or inform us of an alternate address BEFORE making payment as the quoted/ flat rate shipping process is automated. We are not responsible for any additional fees to redirect a flat rate delivery.

By registering to bid, the registrant understands and accepts all conditions of the sale at this auction or any future auction held by Peterborough Auctions LLC. The terms of this agreement will remain in full force and effect until such time as Peterborough Auction LLC changes said terms.