Location
W&H Peacock, Auction Centre, Eastcotts Park, Wallis Way, Bedford, MK42 0PE

Viewing
Friday prior to sale 9am – 8pm
Saturday prior to sale 9am – 1pm
Thursday prior to sale 9am – 5pm
Morning of sale from 9am

One important difference between an auction and a retail shop is that all goods are sold as seen. Lots could have faults or missing parts so it is very important that you carefully inspect items you are interested in buying before the sale takes place. There are no guarantees given when buying at auction. The absence of a condition report does not constitute a guarantee.

Bidding
This is a live auction with in-room and online bidding.

• In-room bidding is available at the above location on sale day.
• Commission bids may be left with the auctioneer in person or through the auctioneer’s website.
• Online bidding is available through the auction platforms as listed on the auction webpage.

Prospective buyers will need to register with the auctioneer for in-person or commission bidding, or via the relevant platform for online bidding.

Buyers Premium and Online Fee
A buyers’ premium at 17.5% plus VAT, will be added to the bid price of each lot.

Lots purchased online also attract a platform fee of 5% plus VAT.

Condition Reports
Requests for condition reports may be submitted by email or directly through the online catalogue.

We regret that we are unable to process requests for condition reports received after 1pm on the day preceding the sale.

Catalogues 
Illustrated catalogues are available for all Antique and Specialist sales (£5.00 by post). These sales can also be viewed online, 10 days prior to the auction.

Artist Resale Rights (ARR)
In certain instances, where an artist is still alive, royalties can apply under the Artist Resale Right Regulations 2006. If these regulations apply, the buyer of the lot agrees to pay the auctioneer an amount equal to the resale royalty and we undertake to the buyer to pay this sum to the artist’s collection agent.

Soft Furnishings
Our Soft Furnishings Policy (*SFP) applies to all lots marked as such in the online and printed catalogue. Full details of this policy can be found on the lot guidance page of our website.

Endangered Species
All lots constructed using endangered species, for example Brazilian Rosewood, are sold with the appropriate CITES certification. Further documentation can be obtained from the auctioneer.

Purchasers are warned that a new certificate will be required for resale or export purposes.

Collection
On sale day until 5pm and the following Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 5pm.

The auctioneers may charge storage on items not cleared by the final collection time stated above.

Shipping
For UK mailing quotes or enquiries for smaller items please contact our in-house shipping department at W&H Peacock on 01234 608 908 or email shipping@peacockauction.co.uk

Please see the shipping information page for recommendations of couriers for international or larger items.

Payment
On successful purchase of items at auction, payment of your invoice should be made via any of the following accepted methods of payment as per our terms:

• Cash
• Debit card (in person)
• Direct bank transfer (details on invoice)

Note: We do not accept any form of credit card payment or any type of card payment over the telephone.

Attention is drawn to the Auctioneers Conditions of Sale. In particular, it is emphasised that all accounts must be settled on the day of sale. Please always remember that the lots purchased are at your own risk from the fall of the hammer, it is therefore in your own interest to get everything paid and collected as soon as possible.

Online Registration
In completing the online bidder registration and providing your payment card details you:

(i) confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to the auctioneer and have sufficient funds available to complete the transaction.

(ii) agree to abide by the auctioneer’s conditions of sale and special terms and conditions as stated in these particulars and on the online bidding platform.

(iii) agree to make payment via the methods and timescales stated above at the completion of the auction and authorise the auctioneer that on failing to do so the credit/debit card given may be charged in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased.

Auctioneer Information
W&H Peacock
Eastcotts Park
Wallis Way
Bedford
MK42 0PE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01234 266366
www.peacockauction.co.uk
enquiries@peacockauction.co.uk