3.1 The Auctioneer's remuneration shall be such as has been agreed between the Seller and the Auctioneer.

3.2 The Auctioneer may deduct his remuneration from monies received from Buyers before accounting to the Seller for the balance.

4.1 Unless the Auctioneer has previously acknowledged in writing that the bidder bids as agent on behalf of a named principal, every bidder shall be taken to bid on his own behalf as principal.

4.2 If the Auctioneer has earlier acknowledged in writing that the Bidder bids as agent on behalf of a named principal, the Bidder warrants that he has the authority of his principal to make each bid he makes.

5.1 The Auctioneer offers each Lot as agent of the Seller and not as principal unless otherwise indicated in the Auction Catalogue.

5.2 Any Lot may be subject to a reserve price unless otherwise indicated in the Auction Catalogue.

5.3 The Seller or his representative or the Auctioneer on his behalf may bid for any Lot unless otherwise indicated in the Auction Catalogue.

5.4 The Auctioneer may at any time before the fall of the hammer withdraw or divide any Lot or combine any Lots.

5.5 With the previous consent of the Seller, the Auctioneer may sell any Lot by private sale before or after the Auction.

5.6 The Auctioneer may require any Bidder to give his name and address and proof of identity before accepting a bid.

5.7 The Auctioneer may reject any bid at his sole discretion and without being required to give a reason.

5.8 The Buyer shall be the person who made the highest bid before the fall of the hammer or such other person as the Auctioneer may declare to be Buyer without being required to give a reason.

5.9 The Auctioneer may decide whether there is a dispute between Bidders, may summarily determine the dispute or immediately again offer the Lot for sale, in each case without being required to give a reason.

5.10 The Auctioneer shall in every other respect decide how the Auction is to be conducted and without being required to give a reason.

5.11 The Auctioneer may in his sole discretion delegate to a person whom he believes to be competent the conduct of the Auction in accordance with these General Conditions.

6.1 Upon the Auctioneer declaring any Lot sold, the buyer shall immediately:-

1. (a) give the Auctioneer his name and address and if requested his proof of identity;

2. (b) identify any person on whose behalf he has bought;

3. (c)pay to the Auctioneer if requested a deposit of up to 25 per cent of the price.

6.2 Within the time specified in clause 6.3 below, the Buyer shall pay the following sums to the Auctioneer in full:-

1. (a) the balance of the price of allLots purchased together with any fees charges and VAT due;

2. (b) the value as summarily determined by the Auctioneer, whose determination shall be final and binding, of all or part of any Lot or of the premises where the Auction is held which has been damaged or destroyed by the Buyer or his principal or agent.

6.3 The time for complying with clause 6.2 above shall be the time specified in the Auction catalogue or if no time is specified there, 4pm on the next working day, and in every case time shall be of the essence.

6.4 The Auctioneer may at any time in his sole discretion grant the Buyer an extension of time for complying with clause 6.2 above, in which case the Buyer shall pay the Auctioneer in full before moving or removing the Lot interest on any unpaid sums at a rate of 4 per cent above Barclays Bank Plc base rate in force from time to time.

6.5 Until the Buyer has complied with clause 6.2 above:-

1. (a) title to any Lot bought shall not pass to the Buyer;

2. (b)the Lot shall be at the Buyer's risk;

3. (c)the Auctioneer shall have a lien over any Lot bought by the Buyer in the Auction;

4. (d)if the Buyer effects or purports to effect a resale or any other disposition of all or part of the Lot, the Buyer shall hold the proceeds of resale or other disposition on trust for the Auctioneer and Seller.

6.6 On written request by the Buyer the Auctioneer shall provide a VAT invoice in proper form, if appropriate.

7.1 The Buyer may not remove any Lot he has bought until after the end of the Auction.

7.2 The Buyer may not remove any Lot until the Buyer has paid the sums specified in clause 6.2 above in full for every Lot he has bought.

7.3 After paying the sums specified in clause 6.2 above, the Buyer must remove the Lot bought by the time specified in the Auction Catalogue or if no time is specified there, 5pm on the next working day, and in every case time shall be of the essence.

7.4 The Auctioneer may at any time at his sole discretion and on terms specified by him grant the Buyer an extension of the time specified in clause 7.3 above.

7.5 If the Lot bought is or includes a motor vehicle, no warranty is given that the vehicle may safely or lawfully be driven on the road.

7.6 When removing any Lot the Buyer:-

1. (a) is responsible for detaching any Lot fixed to land and must do so safely and lawfully and must not use flame cutters, explosives or any other dangerous equipment or process without previous written permission signed by or on behalf of the Auctioneer;

2. (b) must use safe and lawful means of removing the Lot;

3. (b) must use safe and lawful means of removing the Lot;

4. (c) shall indemnify the Auctioneer and Seller against any loss damage legal or other expenses and any claim arising from the detaching of the Lot or its removal.

5. (d) shall have insurance in respect of such indemnity and shall on request produce to the Auctioneer a receipt for the last premium due or other sufficient evidence that such insurance has been effected and remains in force.

6. (e) shall follow all instructions and procedures set out by the Auctioneer or his Agent with regards the removal of lots, attendance on premises and all legal statutory and safety procedures and regulations.

8.1 If at any time the Buyer has failed either to pay the sums specified in clause 6.2 above in full by the expiry of the time specified in clause 6.3 above (or any extension granted under clause 6.4 above), or to remove any Lot by the time specified in clause 7.3 above (or any extension granted under clause 7.4 above) the Auctioneer may rescind the Sale of that Lot, in which case any deposit shall be forfeit, and that Lot may be resold by auction or privately.

8.2 If the Auctioneer has rescinded the sale but the Buyer has removed the Lot bought, the Auctioneer shall be entitled without previous notice to enter upon any premises where he believes the Lot to be and remove it.

8.3 If the Auctioneer has rescinded the sale and the Lot has been resold, the Buyer shall make good any deficiency, namely:-

1. (a) the sale price less the resale price;

2. (b) the costs of and incidental to resale.

8.4 If because the Buyer has failed to remove any Lot by the time specified in clause 7.3 above (or any extension granted under clause 7.4 above), the Seller is unable to give vacant possession on disposing of or relinquishing any interest in the premises from which the Lot should have been removed, the Buyer shall compensate the Seller for any loss resulting.

9.1 The Auctioneer warrants that he believes that the Seller of each Lot is able to pass good title, and if the Seller is not able to do so, the Auctioneer shall use his reasonable endeavours to assist the Buyer in obtaining good title and in pursuing any remedies the Buyer might have against the Seller, but the Auctioneer shall not be bound to initiate litigation and shall not be under any other obligation to the Buyer.

9.2 Every Lot is sold as seen and where lying.

9.3 No Lot is sold as compromising or including any new goods.

9.4 The Auctioneer neither has nor professes any expert or other knowledge of any Lot sold and is hereby excluded any liability the Auctioneer might otherwise incur and any right or immunity the Buyer might otherwise possess in respect of any conditions warranties or representations relating to the condition of any Lot sold or the merchantable quality of the Lot or its fitness for the particular or any purpose for which it is or may be required whether such conditions warranties or representations are expressed or implied in the Auction Catalogue or are the subject of oral or written statements made by or on behalf of the Auctioneer or any other person before or in the course of the Auction.

9.5 No liability shall attach to the Auctioneer either in contract or in tort for loss, injury or damage legal or other expenses sustained by the Seller, any Bidder, the Buyer or any other person by reason of:-

1. (a) any defect in any Lot sold, whether or not such defect be latent or apparent on examination;

2. (b) any defect or danger of the premises where the Auction is held;

3. (c) any alleged failure of the Auctioneer to properly advertise the Auction or to seek or obtain expert legal advice with regard to any Lot offered for sale or its reserve price;

4. (d) any act or omission of the Auctioneer in the conduct of the Auction or after the Auction;

5. (e) any act or omission of any person other than the Auctioneer.

9.6 The Seller shall indemnify the Auctioneer in respect of any claims made by another or third party for any loss injury damage or legal or other expenses referred to in clause 9.5 above.

9.7 The Auctioneer shall not be liable to indemnify the Seller or any Bidder or the Buyer in respect of any claims made by another or third party for any loss injury damage or legal or other expenses referred to in clause 9.5 above.

9.8 Clauses 9.3 to 9.7 shall not be valid insofar as prohibited by statute.

9.9 In no circumstances shall the Auctioneers be liable for any consequential damage.

10.1 No indulgence shown by the Auctioneer shall prevent the Auctioneer or the Seller from subsequently insisting upon their respective rights and remedies.

11.1 The Buyer is responsible and accepts and acknowledges to be bound by any special conditions as attached to each auction event and published or announced by the Auctioneer in respect of each individual auction or Lot.

11.2 Viewing is strictly by appointment only with the auctioneers directly.

11.3 Purchasers are required to pay lift out charges and removal costs associated with individual lots and must discuss same prior to bidding with the auctioneers to establish cost of same.

11.4 VAT is payable on all lots, lift out charges and buyers premium

11.5 Lots are sold to the Buyer on an “as is” basis, with all faults and imperfections. Illustrations and photographs contained in the Catalogue or elsewhere of any Lots are for identification purposes only. A photograph or illustration may not reflect an accurate reproduction of the colour(s) or true condition of the Lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the Sale and it is for you to satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a Lot, including its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, history, background, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, roadworthiness (if relevant), origin, value and estimated selling price (including the Hammer Price). It is your responsibility to examine any Lot in which you are interested. It should be remembered that the actual condition of a Lot may not be as good as that indicated by its outward appearance. In particular, parts may have been replaced or renewed and Lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality; the inside of a Lot may not be visible and may not be original or may be damaged, as for example where it is covered by upholstery or material. Given the age of many Lots they may have been damaged and/or repaired and you should not assume that a Lot is in good condition. Electronic or mechanical items or parts are sold for their artistic, historic or cultural interest and may not operate or may not comply with current statutory requirements. You should not assume that electrical items designed to operate on mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply and you should obtain a report from a qualified electrician on their status before doing so. Such items which are unsuitable for connection are sold as items of interest for display purposes only. If you yourself do not have expertise regarding a Lot, you should consult someone who does to advise you. We can assist in arranging facilities for you to carry out or have carried out more detailed inspections and tests. Please ask our staff for details.

11.6 Descriptions and Estimates may be amended at the Auctioneers discretionfrom time to time by notice given orally or inwriting before or during a Sale.

11.7 Dimensions shown are approximate and for guidance only please ask in advance of the sale if you require exact dimensions as part of a condition report.

11.8 In respect of most Lots, you may ask Pro Auction for a Condition Reporton the Lot’s general physical condition. If you do so, this will beprovided by Pro Auction on behalf of the Seller free of charge. As this isoffered additionally and without charge, Pro Auction is not entering into acontract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordinglydoes not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Pro Auction reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s generalcondition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Pro Auction does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes allaspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Neither does theSeller owe or agree to owe you as a Bidder or Buyer any obligation orduty in respect of this free report about a Lot, which is available for yourown inspection or for inspection by an expert instructed by you.