Definitions
“Lonsdales” means Lonsdales Auctioneers Ltd whose registered office is Docker Park Farm, Arkholme, Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 1AR
Firearms Act 1968 (as amended)
Buyers must have a valid certificate/licence to purchase the item they bid on.
UK buyers must hold the appropriate authority to possess the firearms which they intend to purchase as required under the Firearms Act. A copy of your Firearm or Shotgun certificate must accompany your absentee bids and buyer registration. Private buyers resident within the UK who have successfully bid on a section 1 or section 2 item must send their original shotgun/firearm certificate by recorded delivery to Lonsdales in advance of making payment. The certificate will be checked and completed and returned promptly by recorded delivery at which point payment must be made in full by the buyer. Successful buyers not in possession of a valid authority must pay a deposit of 95% of the invoice total with the remaining 5% payable once the certificate has been checked and completed. Please be advised that if a successful bidder is then unable to produce the correct paperwork, the lot(s) will be reoffered by Lonsdales in the next appropriate sale, on standard terms for Sellers, and you will be responsible for any loss incurred by Lonsdales on the original sale to you.
In the case of RFD certificates and Section 5 authorities please ensure an up to date copy is in our possession in advance of bidding.
Buyers of deactivated weapons must inform the Home Office that they are in possession of them as required by UK law.
Please ensure you consult the notes at the beginning of the catalogue relating to the item you wish to bid on for further information.
Offensive Weapons Act (2019)
By bidding on a bladed/edged weapon you are declaring you are 18 years of age or over. Upon collection photo identification will be required if a person appears under 25. Please note it is prohibited for us to send bladed/edged weapons by post to a UK residential address.
Lonsdales Authenticity Guarantee in respect of Forgeries
If Lonsdales sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Forgery”, subject to the terms below Lonsdales will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Lonsdales for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price.
The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction and is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable.
“Forgery” means an item of Property that in Lonsdales reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture and/or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property.
Property shall not be considered a Forgery solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling).
Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:-
(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or
(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Forgery would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Lonsdales reasonable opinion); or
(iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description.
To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:-
(i) notify Lonsdales in writing immediately but no later than one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be a Forgery; and
(ii) return the Property to Lonsdales in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale.
Lonsdales has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Lonsdales may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer’s cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Lonsdales. Lonsdales shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Lonsdales decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may at it’s sole discretion refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Lonsdales.
Conditions of Business for Buyers
1. INTRODUCTION
(a) The contractual relationship of Lonsdales and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:-
(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;
(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers on this website, in the saleroom during viewings and available from Lonsdales in writing;
(iii) Lonsdales Authenticity Guarantee;
(iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer’s announcement.
(b) As auctioneer, Lonsdales acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Lonsdales may own or have a financial interest in a lot.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Bidder” is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers;
“Buyer” is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent;
“Seller” is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors;
“Lonsdales” means Lonsdales Auctioneers Ltd whose registered office is Docker Park Farm, Arkholme, Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 1AR Company number 14677063
“Buyer’s Expenses” are any costs or expenses due to Lonsdales from the Buyer;
“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers;
“Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price;
“Purchase Price” is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses;
“Reserve Price” (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.
The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses and Hammer Price are subject to VAT, where applicable.
3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS
(a) Lonsdales knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information provided by the Seller and Lonsdales is unable to exercise exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out examinations and research before the sale to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.
(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of Lonsdales opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at Lonsdales absolute discretion.
4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS
(a) Lonsdales shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Forgery, subject to the terms of Lonsdales Authenticity Guarantee.
(b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither Lonsdales nor the Seller:-
(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written information provided to Bidders by Lonsdales, whether negligent or otherwise;
(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;
(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by Lonsdales in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.
(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against Lonsdales and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither Lonsdales nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.
(d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of Lonsdales or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Lonsdales or the Seller.
5. BIDDING AT AUCTION
(a) Lonsdales has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration Form and supply such information and references as Lonsdales requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as agent (in which case Lonsdales prior and express consent must be obtained).
(b) Lonsdales advises Bidders to bid live at auction, but Lonsdales will endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they are, in Lonsdales opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible form.
(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to Lonsdales other commitments; Lonsdales is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded.
6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Lonsdales and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer’s sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance and/or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licences required by law under the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended) and the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION
(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if they believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may also take such other action as they reasonably deem necessary. (b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as they consider appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable.
(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer’s hammer.
(d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.
8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the “Payment Date”).
(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until Lonsdales has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. Lonsdales will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer’s obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above.
(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a).
(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, Lonsdales will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. Lonsdales assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers.
(e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer’s risk. Lonsdales will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers, shippers and/or couriers.
9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within five (5) working days of the auction, Lonsdales may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:-
(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;
(b) cancel the sale of the lot;
(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by Lonsdales against any amounts owed to Lonsdales by the Buyer for the lot.
(d) reject future bids from the Buyer.
(e) charge interest at 5% per annum above HSBC Base Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds;
(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at Lonsdales discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale;
(g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in Lonsdales possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to Lonsdales. Lonsdales shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien;
(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus all costs including but not limited to interest and legal costs;
(i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings
10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 10 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer’s expense and risk at Lonsdales premises or in independent storage
(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, Lonsdales will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at Lonsdales discretion. The sale proceeds, less all Lonsdales costs and/or expenses, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction.
11. DATA PROTECTION
(a) Lonsdales will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by Lonsdales for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i).
12. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by Lonsdales are the copyright of Lonsdales.
(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without Lonsdales prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders’ successors, assigns and representatives.
(c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties.
(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.
(e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of Lonsdales.
Conditions of Business for Sellers
The Conditions of Business for Sellers govern all aspects of the consignment, report, holding and sale of Property by Lonsdales together with Lonsdales Authenticity Guarantee and the Conditions of Business for Buyers, as printed in sale catalogues and available from Lonsdales upon request. Lonsdales act as agent for Sellers.
Conditions of Business for Buyers and/or Sellers may be amended by additional terms printed in the sale catalogue, the website information and/or by notices posted up in the saleroom or announced by the auctioneer.
DEFINITIONS
“Seller” is the owner of the Property, their agent, executors or the person in possession of the Property (as appropriate).
“Lonsdales” means Lonsdales Auctioneers Ltd whose registered office is Docker Park Farm, Arkholme, Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 1AR Company number 14677063.
“Seller’s Commission” is the commission Lonsdales charges Sellers of Property.
“Expenses” are Lonsdales expenses, fees and charges relating to the Property, including legal expenses, insurance charges, illustration fees, administration fees, customs duties, shipping and packing costs, tests, searches and enquiries.
“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission Lonsdales charges Buyers of Property.
“Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer.
“Reserve Price” is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Property may be sold, as agreed between the Seller and Lonsdales. From time to time, Lonsdales may agree with the Seller to offer a collection of Property for a Global Reserve Price and/or agree an auctioneer’s discretion to reduce the Reserve Price by 10% or to offer Property without a Reserve Price.
“Net Sale Proceeds” are the proceeds of sale actually received by Lonsdales, less Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses.
The Seller’s Commission, Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and all Expenses are subject to VAT, where applicable.
1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES
(a) The Seller warrants to Lonsdales and the Buyer that:-
(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it;
(ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims;
(iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;
(iv) there are no copyright or other restrictions on Lonsdales rights to produce and publish images of the Property.
(b) The Seller will indemnify Lonsdales, its directors, employees, officers and Buyers of the Property against all losses and damages resulting from a breach of any of these warranties or other Conditions of Business. Lonsdales may cancel, rescind or postpone sales of Property where it reasonably believes that there has been or may be a breach of these warranties or any other Conditions of Business by the Seller.
2. SALE PREPARATION
(a) Lonsdales shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale.
(b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by Lonsdales.
(c) Lonsdales may, without obligation, consult with third party experts and carry out such other research for the Property as it deems necessary. Lonsdales may transfer possession of the Property to such third parties and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of such third parties.
(d) Lonsdales shall have the absolute right to produce and publish images of any Property consigned for sale and will retain copyright in any such images it produces.
(e) Lonsdales will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at Lonsdales standard rates. Lonsdales reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it.
(f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, Lonsdales may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.
3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY
(a) If the Seller withdraws any Property from sale after their written agreement to sell it, Lonsdales may charge the Seller 50% of the Seller’s Commission and Buyer’s Premium Lonsdales would have received had the Property sold at its mid estimate, plus all Expenses (the “Withdrawal Fee”).
(b) Lonsdales may withdraw any Property from sale without liability for any of the following reasons:- if (i) it reasonably believes that the authenticity or attribution is questionable; (ii) it reasonably believes that the Seller’s Warranties or other Conditions of Business have been breached; (iii) there is a competing ownership claim or lien over the Property; (iv) the Property does not have all licences and permits required by law, including those required under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); (v) the condition of the Property has deteriorated since consignment; (vi) the auction has been postponed for any reason.
(c) If the Property is withdrawn for any of reasons 3(b)(ii), (iii) o r(iv) the Seller shall pay the Withdrawal Fee, as per Condition 3(a). If withdrawn for any other reason, the Property shall be returned to the Seller at the Seller’s expense.
4. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
(a) Lonsdales shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in any written or oral information provided to Sellers or for acts or omissions relating to the conduct of the auction or any other matter relating to the sale of Property, whether negligent or otherwise, subject always to Condition 4(c).
(b) Without prejudice to Condition 4(a), any claim against Lonsdales shall be limited to the Net Sale Proceeds for the relevant Property. Lonsdales shall not in any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.
(c) Lonsdales liability to the Seller in respect of death or personal injury caused by Lonsdales negligent acts or omissions shall not be excluded or limited.
5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Lonsdales will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller until:-
(i) risk passes to the Buyer; or
(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or
(iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by Lonsdales, if not consigned for sale.
(b) Lonsdales shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:-
(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold;
(ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or
(iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or Lonsdales reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates).
(c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of Lonsdales, the maximum amount of Lonsdales liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses.
(d) Lonsdales will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination.
6. POST AUCTION SALES
If any Property fails to sell at auction, Lonsdales shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business.
7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS
(a) Subject in all cases to prior receipt of cleared funds by Lonsdales and subject to rescission of the sale under Condition 9, 28 days after the sale date or 5 working days after receipt of cleared funds from the Buyer (whichever is later), Lonsdales shall send the Seller the Net Sale Proceeds in pounds sterling, less any other amounts owed by the Seller to Lonsdales.
(b) Lonsdales shall not be obliged to check the ability of Buyers to pay for Property and shall have absolute discretion whether to use any of the rights and remedies against defaulting Buyers contained in the Conditions of Business for Buyers.
8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY
(a) Lonsdales will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either:-
(i) be reconsigned for sale; or
(ii) collected by the Seller, in which case a Reduced Commission of 50% of the Seller’s Commission may be payable calculated as if the Property sold for its Reserve Price (where applicable), plus relevant Expenses.
(b) If the Seller does not reconsign or collect the Property within 60 days of the auction as per Condition 8(a) (i) or (ii) above, Lonsdales shall be released from any duty of bailment and may in its sole discretion be entitled to:-
(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or
(ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.
(c) If the Seller deposits the Property with Lonsdales for more than 1 year and neither collects or consigns it for sale, Lonsdales shall be entitled to sell such Property at a Lonsdales sale or elsewhere, with estimates and reserves at Lonsdales discretion, after giving the Seller 60 days written notice sent to the Seller’s last known address.
9. RESCISSION OF SALES
Lonsdales may rescind the sale where it reasonably believes that the Property is a Forgery, as defined by Lonsdales Guarantee of Authenticity, in which case Lonsdales shall send the Seller a notice of such rescission. The Seller agrees to return to Lonsdales the Net Sale Proceeds received from the sale of such Property together with any additional Expenses incurred by Lonsdales. Lonsdales will return the Property to the Seller upon receipt of the Net Sale Proceeds and Expenses, unless prevented from doing so for reasons beyond Lonsdales control.
10. DATA PROTECTION
(a) Lonsdales will use information supplied by Sellers or otherwise obtained lawfully by Lonsdales for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Seller agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 10(a).
11. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.
b) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of Lonsdales.
