Reading Auction Centre, 31 Great Knollys Street, Reading RG1 7HU Telephone: 0118 950 8611 www.tsauction.co.uk Catalogue of the READING MONTHLY GENERAL AUCTION FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION LIVE AND ON-LINE - AUCTIONEER 1 ONLY * ANTIQUES, PERIOD & MODERN FURNITURE & EFFECTS * * COLLECTABLES, SILVER & JEWELLERY * * GARDEN TOOLS & MACHINERY * * WORKSHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT * * WHITE GOODS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS * * OFFICE FURNITURE & OFFICE EQUIPMENT * * MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING SEIZED VEHICLES * FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON rd SATURDAY, 23 February 2019 Commencing 9.30am VIEWING: FRIDAY Auctioneer 1 10.30am to 6.00pm Auctioneers 2 & 3 10.30am to 4.30pm SATURDAY from 8.00am PROSPECTIVE BUYERS ARE REQUESTED TO REGISTER WITH THE AUCTIONEERS PRIOR TO SALE, WHEREUPON THEY WILL RECEIVE NUMBERED CARDS TO ASSIST BIDDING AND CASHIERING ARRANGEMENTS Persons attend the Auction Site and Premises at their own risk and neither the Vendors nor the Auctioneers will be individually or collectively responsible for any loss or damage howsoever occasioned to any person or property which may be present on the Auction Site or Premises for any purpose whatsoever. ORDER OF SALE - PLEASE NOTE SALE TIMES 9.30am Auctioneer No. 1 Antiques, Period & Modern Furniture & Effects, Silver, Jewellery & Collectables 9.30am Auctioneer No. 2 Garden Tools & Machinery, General Workshop Tools & Equipment 9.30am Auctioneer No. 3 Household Goods, White Goods, Office Furniture & Equipment 10.00am Auctioneer No. 4 Motor Vehicles from The Official Receiver, Liquidators & Private Entries Auctioneer No. 4 Sale of Seized Vehicles – See Separate Catalogue with Vehicle Details & Sale Conditions CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AND SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES SALE NOTES IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASERS These notes are to be read in conjunction with the Conditions of Sale. If you cannot comply with the payment terms below, please do NOT bid at this auction. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND COLLECTED, OR COLLECTION ARRANGED, WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE AFTER WHICH STORAGE FEES WILL BE CHARGED OF £1 PER LOT, PER DAY PAYMENT: All lots must be paid for on the day of sale. The market will be closed for clearance 1½ hours after the selling is over, approximately 2.00pm but no later than 2.30pm. Our terms are CASH, DEBIT CARD OR BANK TRANSFER. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Our bankers are National Westminster Bank, sort code: 60:17:21, account number: 95544070, account name: Thimbleby & Shorland Clients’ Auction Account No clearance of goods will be allowed until payment has been made in full. MONEY LAUNDERING: In order to comply with money laundering regulations we will not accept payments in cash exceeding £9,000. Cash payments of over £4,000 must be accompanied by valid proof of identity ie passport/driving licence supported by 2 utility bills, bank statement or equivalent. BUYERS’ PREMIUM: A buyer’s premium of 12% including VAT on the premium will be payable by all purchasers at the Reading General Sales. There will be an additional charge of 5.94% (inclusive of VAT) of the hammer price of all lots purchased via thesaleroom.com. ESTIMATES: Estimates are given to help bidders gauge what sort of sum might be involved for the purchase of a particular lot. The lower estimate may represent the reserve price (the minimum price for which a lot may be sold). The Auctioneer has the right to bid on behalf of the seller up to a reserve price. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or VAT on the hammer price (where chargeable). BUYERS’ PREMIUM ON MOTOR VEHICLES VEHICLES SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER, LIQUIDATORS & PRIVATE ENTRIES LOTS 1501 – 1600 5% plus VAT buyer’s premium will be charged on every lot (subject to a minimum of £20, plus VAT) SEIZED VEHICLES LOTS 1701 – 1800 20% plus VAT buyer’s premium will be charged on every lot VALUE ADDED TAX: All items consigned by VAT registered vendors are indicated by v alongside the lot numbers and VAT at the standard rate will be added to the Purchaser’s account in respect of these lots. No VAT will be payable upon the items consigned by unregistered vendors. Any known variation in the VAT status of vendors will be announced by the Auctioneers when selling. VIEWING: FRIDAY Auctioneer 1 10.30am to 6.00pm Auctioneers 2, 3 & 4 10.30am to 4.30pm SATURDAY from 8.00am CLEARANCE: All lots remain at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. DESCRIPTIONS: All lots have been described in the catalogue from information supplied by the Vendors. The Auctioneers accept no responsibility whatsoever for any misdescriptions, faults or deficiencies in any lot whether described in the catalogue or given orally either prior to or at the time of sale. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any such statement. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY and are sold for spares or repair, unless specifically stated in the catalogue as in good working order. Any complaints concerning goods sold in “good working order” (gwo) must be made within two days of sale date. MOTOR VEHICLES: An immediate cash deposit of £200 (£100 on vehicles under £2000) is payable at the fall of the hammer on the purchase of all motor vehicles. NO REMOVAL OF LOTS WILL BE ALLOWED UNTIL CHEQUES HAVE BEEN CLEARED UNLESS A BANKER’S REFERENCE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECEIVED. DISTRAINED GOODS: Lots entered by Order of H.M. Customs & Excise, County Courts, Inland Revenue, Liquidators or High Court Enforcement Officers may, under certain circumstances, be redeemed by the owners at any time prior to the actual sale of such lot(s). The Auctioneers cannot be held responsible should this occur. EXPORT PURCHASERS should ensure that the country of destination has no import or currency restrictions on the goods they wish to purchase. Our normal terms of business otherwise apply and payment is due in full on the day of sale. Where applicable VAT will be charged in the normal way and refunded on proof of exportation unless within the EU on production of your VAT number. CITES Import and Export Restrictions – Lots marked with * in this sale Certain goods offered for sale may be subject to laws governing export from the country where it was purchased and import into another country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of these restrictions and obtain any relevant licenses. Certain endangered species are listed in the CITES Convention. Listed specimens and any parts or products thereof are subject to issuance of an export permit when leaving the European Union. Appendix I species are also subject to issuance of a prior import permit from the country in which the goods are to be imported. Such permits are necessary before applying for export permits and it is the Buyer’s duty to initiate the proceedings with the relevant authority. The Buyer must be aware that certain countries prohibit the import of some species or any parts or products derived thereof. For example, the United States prohibit all import of African elephant ivory, and any item containing parts that may merely resemble African elephant ivory must be accompanied by relevant documentation stating it is not the latter. Worked items that are dated before 1947 are exempt from import restrictions for intra-EU trade and shall not require export licences. Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol ‘*’ are subject to CITES regulations. Limitation of liability regarding CITES export licenses: where licences are required for importing or exporting outside of the European Union, it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them. Thimbleby and Shorland cannot be held responsible if the Buyer’s application for an export permit is unsuccessful. In the event of failure thereof, Thimbleby and Shorland shall not permit cancellation or rescission of the sale. Electrical Goods These are neither tested, guaranteed nor warranted to be in working order or suitable for purpose. These items may not conform to current Health & Safety regulations and are therefore offered as Works of Art/Antiques or for Display/Historical Purposes only. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a lot bears a valid PAT label, this is not to be taken as an indication that it is in working order. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1987 & THE CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008: All goods at the Auction are second-hand, unless otherwise stated & are sold as seen. AUCTIONEER NO. 1 SALE COMMENCES 9.30am Antiques, Period & Modern Furniture & Effects, Silver, Jewellery & Collectables FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION LIVE AND ON-LINE (AUCTIONEER 1 ONLY - LOTS 1 – 700) BUYER’S PREMIUM A BUYER’S PREMIUM OF 12% INCLUSIVE OF VAT ON THE PREMIUM WILL BE PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER ON ALL LOTS AT THIS SALE There will be an additional charge of 5.94% (inclusive of VAT) of the hammer price on all lots purchased via the Internet. ____________________________________________________________ ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN AND WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEE LOTS MARKED WITH v WILL CARRY VAT AT 20% Furniture 1 Stag mahogany double wardrobe with brass detail, 122cms x 194cms x 58cms. Estimate £30-50. 2 Large pine dresser with shape fronted shelves, 180cms x 50cms x 220cms. Estimate £100-200. 3 Pine dressing table, 39cms x 50cms x 159cms. Estimate £20-40. 4 2 ceramic table lamp bases, Royal Albert Birthday plate & 2 dish & cup sets. Estimate £15-25. 5 Oak bureau bookcase, a/f, 75cms x 35cms x 175cms. Estimate £5-10. 6 Edwardian piano by Collard & Collard, retailed by Harrods. Estimate £20-30. 7 Barley twist 2 seater piano stool. Estimate £10-20. 8 Maple veneer wall mirror, 106cms x 65cms.