Antique & Quality Furnishings

by Taylors Auction Rooms

24 Aug 2019 10:00 BST Catalogue

Important Information

Please note all bids left directly via our website or email are not subject to the 4.95% surcharge

Credit Card Payments can only be used through our online payment portal.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions




In these Conditions:

  1. "Auctioneer" means the firm of Taylor's Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd or its authorised auctioneer, as appropriate;
  2. "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;
  3. "Terms of consignment" means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which the auctioneer accepts instructions from sellers or their agents;
  5. "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;
  6. "The buyer" means the maker of the highest bid for a Lot at the hammer price, as accepted by the auctioneer conducting the sale;
  7. The singular shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa as appropriate.


  1. Bidding procedures and the buyer:
    2. 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.
    3. Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals.
    4. Once made, no bid may be withdrawn.


The bidding increments deemed appropriates for any Lot shall be at the auctioneer's sole discretion.


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. This currently works out at as 28.8% in total.


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.


  1. Immediately a Lot is sold the buyer will:
    1. Give to us, if requested, proof of identity, and
    2. Pay to us the total amount due in cash or in such other way as is agreed by us.
  2. Any payments by the buyer 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. Payment in full will be due to us no later than 3 weeks after the sale.
  4. 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
  5. We will accept credit card payment by Visa or Mastercard upto a limit of £5000.00 only


  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.


    1. To proceed against the buyer for damages for breach of contract;
    2. To rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by us to the buyer;
    3. 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;
    4. To remove, store and insure the Lot at the buyers' expense and, in the case of storage, either at our premises or elsewhere. If any item remains uncollected after 6 months they can be re-sold at our discretion. 
    6. To retain that or any other Lot sold to the buyer until payment to us of the total amount due;
    7. 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;
    8. 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.










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.





15.  Returns Policy

Should any Lot be sold other than specifically described in terms of appearance or condition, authenticity or originality, the Buyer has 28 days from the date of sale to apply in writing for a refund of the purchase price. Shipping or postal or packaging costs are in every case at the expense of the Buyer, even in the case of a refund of the purchase price being agreed. No refunds for purchases will be made after the 28 day period.

Online Bidding

Taylors Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd offers an online bidding service via for bidders who cannot attend the sale.

In completing the bidder registration on and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed withTaylors Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd:

1.                 authorise Taylors Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via, and

2.                 confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Taylors Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd  through and agree that Taylors Auction Rooms (Montrose) Ltd are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.




  5. The Law of Scotland shall apply to the interpretation of these Conditions.