Antiques & Collectables

Terms and Conditions for Michael J Bowman Conditions of Sale CONDITIONS OF SALE TELEPHONE BIDDING is undertaken in good faith, but is entirely at the bidders own risk. Neither the auctioneer nor his staff accept any legal or other responsibility for human or mechanical error which may occur on their parts. RESERVE PRICES may be agreed between auction and vendor. Alternatively, the vendor or his agent may bid, but the vendor may not also bid if it has been agreed that the auctioneer will be affecting reserves. The auctioneer will regulate the bidding and may refuse any bid. All lots to be at the buyers risk from the fall of the hammer. No lots to be removed during the auction. All lots purchased by one person will be taken as being in one contract. Any damage caused to goods or property by a bidder or other third party to be made good by that party. A storage or handling charge may be incurred by the purchaser who is unable to collect their purchases immediately after the sale - this to apply also should the delay be due to clearance of credit. BUYERS PERMIUM - 17.5% plus VAT added to hammer price (Total 21% inclusive of VAT). TREATMENT OF GEMS It has become common commercial practice to treat diamonds and coloured precious gems in order to improve their colours. As long as the effects achieved are permanent, such treatments are considered entirely legitimate. In view of this, unless stated to the contrary, buyers at this auction should assume such treatments may possibly have been used. Shipping Terms Auction house will help to arrange shipment at buyer's expense. Payment We accept payment by credit card up to the value of £2000. Payment over this amount must be made by bank transfer or cheque. Please contact us for further information.