Lot 169: An octagonal plate depicting Charles Stuart Parnell MP, another of Disraeli

Conditions of Sale - General

Third Party Liability

All persons on the premises of, or at a venue hired or borrowed by the Auctioneer are there upon their own risk. They shall have no claim against the Auctioneer in respect of any accident, injury or damage howsoever arising.

Admission

The Auctioneer reserves the right of admission which in cases of a view or auction will be by catalogue and registration.

Catalogue

All descriptions, whether printed or oral, are statements of opinion not fact. Intending Purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition, age and authenticity etc. of all pieces and lots.

Auction

The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or refuse any bid(s), regulate the bidding and amounts of any bid(s), rearrange, consolidate or withdraw any lot(s) or part of any lot without reason or notice. In the event of a dispute the Auctioneer has absolute discretion to settle such dispute. All transactions associated with these auction sales shall be governed by English law.

Purchasers (Buyers) conditions

Acknowledgment

In making a bid for any lot whether in person or otherwise all persons acknowledge they have read, understand and abide by all these Conditions of Sale.

Title

Responsibility for a purchased lot shall pass at the fall of the hammer, however, legal title shall not pass until the Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot.

Payment and Clearance

All lots must be paid for in full within 7 days following the conclusion of the auction except where agreed by the Auctioneer in writing. No lot(s) may be removed until cleared funds are to hand except where agreed by the Auctioneer. Any lot(s) not paid for will incur storage charges calculated at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer and interest at 3% over Lloyds Bank Base Rate.

Purchase Price

The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer the hammer price together with a Buyer's Premium calculated at a rate of 20.00% (including Value Added Tax), additionally any Value Added Tax on the hammer price where noted in the auction catalogue.

The condition of pieces (other than where a number are included in the same lot) is mentioned in this catalogue and is intended as a guide to assist potential purchases. It remains the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves as to the condition of each piece in any lot.

Accounts may be settled by cash (maximum equivalent of 15000 Euros), debit card (only for clients known to Historical & Collectable. Certain debit cards will incur a surcharge of 3.00%), bank transfer or Sterling cheque. (Credit cards are not accepted.

Lots may be paid for and collected during the auction. The Auctioneer may pack and send small consignments and whilst every effort will be made to ensure items are properly packed and, where possible, insurance cover arranged by the service provider, no responsibility can be accepted by the Auctioneer or his agents for any loss or damage howsoever arising. Safe transit of purchases by hand, post, courier or shipper is at the sole risk of the purchaser. Items may also be collected, by prior arrangement, from a venue in central London.

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