March Auction of Militaria, Jewellery, Books & Furniture - 502 Lots

by Taylors Auctions (Montrose) Ltd
7th Mar 2022 from 10am GMT
Taylors Auctions (Montrose) Ltd
Taylors Auctions (Montrose) Ltd
Brent Avenue
Montrose
Angus
DD10 9PB
United Kingdom
Telephone(s):
01674 672775
Sale Description:
March Auction of Militaria, Jewellery, Books & Furniture

To Include A Wide Range of Antique & Contemporary Furniture, Diamond & Gem Set Jewellery, Silver, Edged & Armed Weapons, Antiquarian & Collectable Books, etc.
Sale Dates:
7th March 2022 from 10am GMT - Antiquarian & Collectable Books (Lots 2000 to 2500)
8th March 2022 from 10am GMT - Antique & Contemporary Furniture (Lots 5000 to 5555)
9th March 2022 from 10am GMT - Fine Jewellery & Silver (Lots 1 to 625)
10th March 2022 from 10am GMT - Militaria, Fishing, Enamel Signs, etc (Lots 1000 to 1682)

Fees apply to the hammer price:

Free Registration
32.4% inc VAT*

Flat Fee Registration
28.80% inc VAT*

*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges.
Please see the auctioneers terms & conditions for more information
About Us CONDITIONS OF SALE
Taylor's Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd carries on business with bidders, buyers and all those present in the auction room prior to or in connection with a sale on the following General Conditions and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be referred to herein.

1. DEFINITIONS
In these Conditions:
(a) "Auctioneer" means the firm of Taylor's Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd or its authorised auctioneer, as appropriate;
(b) "Hammer price" means the level of bidding reached for a Lot (at or above any reserve) when the auctioneer brings down the hammer, or otherwise intimates the completion of the sale of that Lot;
(c) "Terms of consignment" means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which the auctioneer accepts instructions from sellers or their agents;
(d) "total amount due" means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a defaulting buyer under these Conditions;
(f) "sale proceeds" means the net amount due to the seller, being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate, Value Added Tax chargeable and any other amounts due to the auctioneer by the seller in whatever capacity and however arising;
(g) "The buyer" means the maker of the highest bid for a Lot at the hammer price, as accepted by the auctioneer conducting the sale;
(h) The singular shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa as appropriate.

2. BIDDING PROCEDURES AND THE BUYER
(a) Bidders are required to register their particulars before bidding and to satisfy any security arrangements before entering the auction room to view or bid;
(b) Any dispute over a bid shall be settled at the auctioneer's absolute discretion either by reoffering the Lot during the course of the auction or otherwise.
(c) Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals.
(d) Once made, no bid may be withdrawn.
(2) Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved.

3. INCREMENTS
The bidding increments deemed appropriates for any Lot shall be at the auctioneer's sole discretion.
4. THE PURCHASE PRICE
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 25% on all Lots. VAT at the current rate will be added to the premium, with payment to the auctioneer as set out in Condition 6

5. VALUE ADDED TAX
Value Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk or double asterisk in the sale catalogue. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots.

6. PAYMENT
(1) Immediately a Lot is the buyer will:
(a) Give to us, if requested, proof of identity, and
(b) Pay to us the total amount due in cash or in such other way as is agreed by us.
(2) Any payments by the to us may be applied by us towards any sums owing from the buyer to us on any account whatever without regard to any directions of the buyer or their agent, whether express or implied.
(3) Prospective buyers who have not previously bought from auctioneer should contact our Cashier on 01674-672775 at least 72 hours before the sale to avoid delays in clearing purchase for removal
(4) We will accept credit card payment by Visa or Mastercard subject to passing on the card service charge, currently 2% to the buyer

7. TITLE AND COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
(1) The ownership of any Lots purchased shall not pass to the buyer until the buyer has made payment in full to us of the total amount due.
(2) The buyer shall at their own risk and expense take away any Lots that the buyer purchased and paid for not later than 3 working days following the day of the auction or upon the clearance of any cheque used for payment after the buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and loss & damage warranty charges.
(3) No purchase can be claimed or removed until it has been paid for.

8. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OR FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(1) If any Lot is not paid for in full and taken away in accordance with these
Conditions or if there is any other breach of these Conditions, we, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf, shall at our absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights we may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights and remedies:
(a) To proceed against the buyer for damages for breach of contract;
(b) To rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by us to the buyer;
(c) to resell the Lot (by auction or private treaty) in which case the buyer shall be responsible for any resulting deficiency in the total amount due (after crediting any part payment and adding any resale costs). Any surplus so arising shall belong to the seller;
(d) To remove, store and insure the Lot at the buyers' expense and, in the case of storage, either at our premises or elsewhere;
(e) To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.5% per month on the total amount due to the extent it remains unpaid for more than 3 working days after the sale;
(f) To retain that or any other Lot sold to the buyer until payment to us of the total amount due;
(g) To reject or ignore bids from the buyer or their agent at future auctions or to impose conditions before any such bids shall be accepted;
(h) To apply any proceeds of sale of other Lots due or in future becoming due to the buyer towards the settlement of the total amount due and to have a right to retain possession of any of the buyer's property in our possession for any purpose until the debt due is satisfied.
(2) We shall, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf pursue these rights and remedies only so far as is reasonable to make appropriate recovery in respect of breach of these conditions.

9. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
All members of the public on our premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale.

10. COMMISSION BIDS
Whilst prospective buyers are strongly advised to attend the auction and are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be assumed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition we will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any failure to do so save where such failure is unreasonable. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made.

11. WARRANTY OF TITLE AND AVAILABILITY
The seller warrants to the auctioneer and the buyer that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is properly authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims.

12. AGENCY
The auctioneer normally acts as agent only and disclaims any responsibility for default by sellers or buyers.

13. TERMS OF SALE
The seller acknowledges that Lots are sold subject to the provisions of these Conditions in their entirety and on the Terms of Consignment as notified to the seller at the time of the entry of the entry of the Lot.

14. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION
(1) Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded.
(2) Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation.

GENERAL
15. We shall have the right at our discretion, to refuse admission to our premises or attendance at our auctions by any person.
16. (1) any right to compensation for losses liabilities and expenses incurred in respect of and as a result of any breach of these Conditions and any exclusions provided by them shall be available to the seller and/or the auctioneer as appropriate.
(2). Such rights and exclusions shall extend to and be deemed to be for the benefit of employees and agents of the seller and/or the auctioneer who may themselves enforce them.
17. Any notice to any buyer, seller, bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail or Swiftmail in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting.
18. Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular classes of items in which case the descriptions must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing at the commencement of the catalogue.
19. Any indulgence extended to bidders buyers or sellers by us notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or of the Terms of Consignment shall affect the position at the relevant time only and in respect of that particular concession only; in all other respects these Conditions shall be construed as having full force and effect.
20. The Law of Scotland shall apply to the interpretation of these Conditions.


Making A Purchase CONDITIONS OF SALE
Taylor's Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd carries on business with bidders, buyers and all those present in the auction room prior to or in connection with a sale on the following General Conditions and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be referred to herein.

1. DEFINITIONS
In these Conditions:
(a) "Auctioneer" means the firm of Taylor's Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd or its authorised auctioneer, as appropriate;
(b) "Hammer price" means the level of bidding reached for a Lot (at or above any reserve) when the auctioneer brings down the hammer, or otherwise intimates the completion of the sale of that Lot;
(c) "Terms of consignment" means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which the auctioneer accepts instructions from sellers or their agents;
(d) "total amount due" means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a defaulting buyer under these Conditions;
(f) "sale proceeds" means the net amount due to the seller, being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate, Value Added Tax chargeable and any other amounts due to the auctioneer by the seller in whatever capacity and however arising;
(g) "The buyer" means the maker of the highest bid for a Lot at the hammer price, as accepted by the auctioneer conducting the sale;
(h) The singular shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa as appropriate.

2. BIDDING PROCEDURES AND THE BUYER
(a) Bidders are required to register their particulars before bidding and to satisfy any security arrangements before entering the auction room to view or bid;
(b) Any dispute over a bid shall be settled at the auctioneer's absolute discretion either by reoffering the Lot during the course of the auction or otherwise.
(c) Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals.
(d) Once made, no bid may be withdrawn.
(2) Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved.

3. INCREMENTS
The bidding increments deemed appropriates for any Lot shall be at the auctioneer's sole discretion.
4. THE PURCHASE PRICE
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 24% on all Lots. VAT at the current rate will be added to the premium, with payment to the auctioneer as set out in Condition 6

5. VALUE ADDED TAX
Value Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk or double asterisk in the sale catalogue. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots.

6. PAYMENT
(1) Immediately a Lot is the buyer will:
(a) Give to us, if requested, proof of identity, and
(b) Pay to us the total amount due in cash or in such other way as is agreed by us.
(2) Any payments by the to us may be applied by us towards any sums owing from the buyer to us on any account whatever without regard to any directions of the buyer or their agent, whether express or implied.
(3) Prospective buyers who have not previously bought from auctioneer should contact our Cashier on 01674-672775 at least 72 hours before the sale to avoid delays in clearing purchase for removal
(4) We will accept credit card payment by Visa or Mastercard subject to passing on the card service charge, currently 2% to the buyer

7. TITLE AND COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
(1) The ownership of any Lots purchased shall not pass to the buyer until the buyer has made payment in full to us of the total amount due.
(2) The buyer shall at their own risk and expense take away any Lots that the buyer purchased and paid for not later than 3 working days following the day of the auction or upon the clearance of any cheque used for payment after the buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and loss & damage warranty charges.
(3) No purchase can be claimed or removed until it has been paid for.

8. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OR FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(1) If any Lot is not paid for in full and taken away in accordance with these
Conditions or if there is any other breach of these Conditions, we, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf, shall at our absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights we may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights and remedies:
(a) To proceed against the buyer for damages for breach of contract;
(b) To rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by us to the buyer;
(c) to resell the Lot (by auction or private treaty) in which case the buyer shall be responsible for any resulting deficiency in the total amount due (after crediting any part payment and adding any resale costs). Any surplus so arising shall belong to the seller;
(d) To remove, store and insure the Lot at the buyers' expense and, in the case of storage, either at our premises or elsewhere;
(e) To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.5% per month on the total amount due to the extent it remains unpaid for more than 3 working days after the sale;
(f) To retain that or any other Lot sold to the buyer until payment to us of the total amount due;
(g) To reject or ignore bids from the buyer or their agent at future auctions or to impose conditions before any such bids shall be accepted;
(h) To apply any proceeds of sale of other Lots due or in future becoming due to the buyer towards the settlement of the total amount due and to have a right to retain possession of any of the buyer's property in our possession for any purpose until the debt due is satisfied.
(2) We shall, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf pursue these rights and remedies only so far as is reasonable to make appropriate recovery in respect of breach of these conditions.

9. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
All members of the public on our premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale.

10. COMMISSION BIDS
Whilst prospective buyers are strongly advised to attend the auction and are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be assumed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition we will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any failure to do so save where such failure is unreasonable. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made.

11. WARRANTY OF TITLE AND AVAILABILITY
The seller warrants to the auctioneer and the buyer that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is properly authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims.

12. AGENCY
The auctioneer normally acts as agent only and disclaims any responsibility for default by sellers or buyers.

13. TERMS OF SALE
The seller acknowledges that Lots are sold subject to the provisions of these Conditions in their entirety and on the Terms of Consignment as notified to the seller at the time of the entry of the entry of the Lot.

14. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION
(1) Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded.
(2) Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation.

GENERAL
15. We shall have the right at our discretion, to refuse admission to our premises or attendance at our auctions by any person.
16. (1) any right to compensation for losses liabilities and expenses incurred in respect of and as a result of any breach of these Conditions and any exclusions provided by them shall be available to the seller and/or the auctioneer as appropriate.
(2). Such rights and exclusions shall extend to and be deemed to be for the benefit of employees and agents of the seller and/or the auctioneer who may themselves enforce them.
17. Any notice to any buyer, seller, bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail or Swiftmail in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting.
18. Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular classes of items in which case the descriptions must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing at the commencement of the catalogue.
19. Any indulgence extended to bidders buyers or sellers by us notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or of the Terms of Consignment shall affect the position at the relevant time only and in respect of that particular concession only; in all other respects these Conditions shall be construed as having full force and effect.
20. The Law of Scotland shall apply to the interpretation of these Conditions.


Shipping And Handling < Insert information on your Shipping and Handling here >
Tax Charges For orders made from the UK or the European Union, VAT is added. All other orders are VAT free.
Reaching Us If you need to reach us, please email us using the link on the home page, alternatively, you can call on +44 (0)1674 672775 (International +44 +44 (0)1674 672775) or fax us on +44 (0)1674 672479 or write to us at Taylors Auction Rooms Panmure Row Montrose Angus DD10 8HH United Kingdom


We offer an online bidding service via easyliveauction.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.

Please note that any lots purchased via easyliveauction.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price or no commission for the internet bidding if the ‘Flat Fee’ has been chosen at registration.
Shipping Information - We are Now only Shipping Within the UK, For Further afield See Shippers Below

We do offer an in-house packing and posting service. If you require this service please find below the following shipping information. If you wish to proceed with our service please arrange to settle your invoice first. Once settled we can add you to our packing list, when packed you will receive a quotation with your packing and shipping costs. Once your packing and shipping costs are settled we can arrange to ship your items. PLEASE ALLOW 10 – 14 DAYS FROM DAY OF REQUESTING PACKING & SHIPPING TO RECEIVING YOUR SHIPPING QUOTE.

Contact Email: shipping@taylors-auctions.com



Packing Costs



Our prices start from £10.00.

Jiffy bag - £10.00
Boxes start from - £16.50

SHIPPING COSTS*



Parcel Force – 48 Hour Service (UK SHIPPING ONLY)

Based on a weight up to 1.99kg, minimum packing fee of £16.50 and including VAT @ 20% - £33.72
Based on a weight from 2kg to 4.99kg, minimum packing fee of £16.50 and including VAT @ 20% - £34.74

Royal Mail – Signed for Services Only (UK SHIPPING ONLY)

Minimum cost shipping Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed based on a weight no more than 2kg, shipping a small parcel and including a minimum packing fee @ £16.50. Packing & shipping combined - £21.63
Minimum cost for shipping Royal Mail Special Delivery with £750 compensation cover, based on a weight no more than 500g, shipping as a small parcel and including a minimum packing fee of £16.50. Packing & shipping combined - £25.01

*these are example prices. Prices are subject to change. Prices vary and are based on the weight of your packed parcel and the time it takes to pack the items purchased.

We are unable to advise actual costs by just looking at an item. Costs are based on the time it takes to pack items and the weight of the items once packed.
Shipping Restrictions For Certain Items

Please read the following IMPORTANT INFORMATION when shipping the following within the UK & International:

Military - UK
We can pack and ship items of militaria within the UK but no insurance cover will be offered by either Royal Mail or Parcel Force as these items can be classed as Prohibited & Restricted as part of the UK shipping regulations. SHIPPING WILL BE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. If in the unfortunate event your items are either lost and or destroyed in transit there will be no come back through Taylors Auctions. (This is a very rare occurrence but we have to make you aware).

Military - International
We are unable to ship items out with the UK due to the restrictions upheld by Royal Mail and Parcel Force. Please find below contact details of couriers that can arrange this on your behalf.

Whisky & Other Alcoholic Beverages - UK SHIPPING ONLY
Royal Mail and Parcel Force both have restrictions when shipping alcohol. The volume cannot exceed 1 litre and no more than 2 litres can be shipped in any one box. For alternative shipping see below.

Porcelain, Paintings & Any Items of Fragile Nature – UK SHIPPING ONLY

We would recommending using one of our recommended couriers as listed below. In some occasions we may be able to pack and ship (UK ONLY) but this is based on individual items. Certain things will be checked before a decision is made to pack an item, the condition of the item(s), the fragile nature of the item(s) and the ability we have to pack the item(s). If there is an item(s) of interest to you please get in touch before the auction and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

Jewellery, Toys & Books - UK SHIPPING ONLY
Royal Mail’s Special Delivery service covers up to £2,500*. Parcel Force UK shipments offers up to £100.00 compensation cover (UK only).

*price for shipping are dependent on the weight of your item.

Coins, Bank Notes & Stamps - UK SHIPPING ONLY
We can pack and ship items within the UK Only but no insurance cover will be offered. Royal Mail & Parcel Force do not offer insurance cover for items of this nature.

We are unable to advise actual costs by just looking at an item. Costs are based on the time it takes to pack items and the weight of the items once packed.

Furniture:

We do not pack Furniture of all size for posting & advise all clients to arrange alternative transport via Couriers below
Our Recommended Shipping Partners
Couriers:

Mailboxes (Dundee) – 01382 228999 – info@mbedundee.co.uk
Pack & Send (Edinburgh) – 0131 2012244 – edinburgheast@packsend.co.uk
Benelux Shipping - For Alcohol. - 07887 7572698 or enquiries.beneluxshipping@gmail.com

Local Removal & Delivery Companies:

Kerrs Removals - 01241 877990 - admin@kerrsofarbroath.uk
GSF Removals & Waste Disposal - 07741 458 512 - gsfremoves@gmail.com

UK Removal & Delivery Companies:

Shore Porters – 01224 569569 – craig@shoreporters.com
Martin Bros Removals Ltd – 01985 844144 – info@martinbrosltd.com
Proovia – Proovia Delivery
Shipley - Shipley Courier Services
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