You are advised to request these reports prior to bidding if you are unable to view personally.
Lots purchased online with will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed.Ĭondition reports are available upon request. (Please see our standard Terms and Conditions of sale) Like any other lot sold at auction, buyers MUST satisfy themselves to originality and condition before placing any kind of bid. (Chippenham)Ĭomments regarding condition are our opinion only and not neccesarily fact. Once you have instructed a courier, please kindly inform us as to whom will be collecting on your behalf, failure to do so will result in an item not being released. Larger and fragile items can only be sent through professional carriers. Gardiner Houlgate recommend the following companies and advise you to obtain several quotations. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL P&P COSTS PRIOR TO BIDDING ON AN ITEM (Minimum fee £16 plus VAT), please contact the office for personal and International quotes. All UK parcels are sent insured via Royal Mail Special Delivery – guaranteed next day delivery before 1pm. We offer an excellent packing service for smaller non-fragile items such as jewellery, watches and small collectables. General delivery information available from the auctioneer