John Nicholsons are one of the largest auctioneers in the south of England. Based in Fernhurst, Surrey/Sussex and Chelsea, London, we offer a professional auction and valuation service for all manner of antiques and collectables, including glass, china, porcelain, toys, jewellery, silver, bronzes, furniture, watercolours, prints and oil paintings, books, photographs and manuscripts.
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Buying at auction is a simple yet exciting experiance. We offer the following ways to buy with us.
In Person Absentee Bid Telephone Bid
In Person
Customers wishing to attend the sale will need to register to bid on sale day. We require your full name, address, telephone number and in certain circumstances a bank reference. You will be issued with a numbered paddle which you will need to bid with. When the lot is being sold, raise your paddle clearly so the auctioneer can see, and he will acknowledge your bid. The auctioneer with accept increasing bids from interested parties until one bidder remains. The final bidder is the successful buyer. The auctioneer will bring down his gavel and declare the final hammer price.
Absentee Bid
For customers unable to attend the auction they may leave an Absentee bid with the auctioneer, also known as a Commission or Written bid. We are happy to execute these bids on your behalf and will purchase the lot as cheaply as possible, other bids and reseves permitting. Forms are available in the saleroom during the viewing period and in the back of the catalogue. Once completed can be returned to the auctioneers office. Absentee and telephone bids are offered as a free service and at the buyer's risk, we cannot accept liability for any failure to place such bids.
Telephone Bids
Telephone bidding works in a similar way to Absentee bidding, however a member of staff will telephone you just before your selected lot is due to come under the hammer. You will then be able to bid live over the telephone for the lot, with the member of staff conveying your bid to the auctioneer. This facility is offered for all sales with the exception of Saturday Antique auctions. The minimum lot value for a telephone bid is £500. Because telephone lines are limited, telephone bids must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of the sale. Telephone bids are accepted at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. Absentee and telephone bids are offered as a free service and at the buyer's risk, we cannot accept liability for any failure to place such bids, and bids are accepted at the buyers risk.
Auctions at John Nicholsons are easy to view, and clients may view without any obligation or pressure to buy. Catalogues are available showing estimated prices. Auctioneers are always on hand to give advice and information on what you are buying.
Buyers Premium
For all sales, the buyer will pay the hammer price plus a buyers premium, unless stated by the auctioneer.
Fine Art & Picture Sales
20% + VAT on the commission.
Saturday Antique Auctions
20% + VAT
Book & Manuscript Auctions
20% + VAT
Payment
You may pay with cash up to £10,000, cheque, credit and debit cards, wire transfer or bankers draft. Please note a handling fee of 2% is payable on all Credit card transactions. Debit cards are no extra charge. For further details contact the office. You must pay for your purchase immediately following the sale. All funds must be cleared before goods are released for collection or delivery. We request purchases are collected immediately following sale. If you require us the store the items for you, this can be arranged at cost with a member of staff.
Delivery
Our recommended company for national or internationally delivery is Mailboxes Etc. They will be happy to provide you with a quote for packing and shipping. Customers are invited to contacted Mailboxes Etc directly, or if you prefer, we can request this on your behalf.
For larger items or local delivery we recommend Eurosurv.
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