Fine Jewelry, Watches, Silver and Coins

Buyer’s Premium: Peterborough Auctions Direct: Buyer’s premium is 22% for payment with check, cash or wire transfer; there is an additional 2% for credit card payments. Third party platforms (Liveauctioneers, Bidsquare and Invaluable) are subject to higher premiums. 

All sales are final:  All lots are sold as is, where is, with all faults, without warranty. The lot descriptions represent the informed opinion of Peterborough Auctions, but do not serve as a guarantee. All lots are available for examination in a public preview before the auction. By bidding on the lot, the buyer accepts these terms of sale. Within a reasonable margin, all weights and measurements should be considered approximate. The auctioneer has the sole right to settle disputed bids and decide whether or not to re-offer the lot. 

Absentee and Phone Bids: Peterborough Auctions offers phone and absentee bidding. Absentee bidding is available on all lots, in all auctions. Peterborough Auctions will execute bids on the bidder’s behalf, beginning at the opening or first available bid, up until the maximum absentee bid amount. Phone bidding is offered as a courtesy and subject to staff availability. Phone bidders bid live with a representative of Peterborough Auctions during the live auction. Phone bidders are encouraged to leave a back up bid, should the communications be interrupted during the auction. We encourage phone and absentee bidders to register at least 24 hours before the auction. 

Reserves: Lots may be offered subject to a reserve; a confidential minimum price agreed by the consignor and Peterborough Auctions. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the low estimate. A representative of Peterborough Auctions  will execute such reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor up to one increment below the reserve. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject an opening bid that in her opinion is not commensurate with the value of the lot. 

Payment:  Peterborough Auctions accepts payment by cash, credit card, check and wire transfer ($25 International fee, $10 Domestic fee will be added to invoice total). The auction house reserves the right to hold property for personal checks until the check clears, typically 3-7 business days. Potential buyers of expensive lots should discuss payment before the sale, some lots will have payment type restrictions as noted in the catalog description. Invoice totals over $5000 require payment made by wire transfer or bank check. Existing buyers with a good standing payment record may inquire about other methods prior to bidding. 

Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Credit cards may be charged 14 days following the sale if no communication about payment is made. Peterborough Auctions LLC, shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises as of the sale date. The buyer assumes responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer. 

Pick Up/Shipping: Peterborough Auctions has limited space and a busy schedule. Buyers are asked to make timely arrangements to pick up, or to arrange shipping of purchased lots. Designated pickup hours will be posted for the two weeks following each auction, after which all pickups are by appointment only. Buyers of large lots or buyers with multiple lots on their invoice are encouraged to schedule an appointment. Lots left in our gallery for 30 days without communication of arrangements are subject to storage charges ($5 per day, per lot); after 60 days these lots will be deemed abandoned and disposed of as seen fit by Peterborough Auctions.  

Domestic Jewelry Flat Rate Shipping Fees:

FULLY INSURED, Invoices up to $1000 is $30; Invoices from $1000-$3000 is $60; Invoices from $3000-$5000 is $90; Invoices over $5000 and international shipments will be quoted based on total and shipping location.

 Please note: The shipping process is automated and the address on your account/ invoice will be used. If you wish to ship to an alternate address, you must contact us before making payment. Buyers are responsible for any additional shipping fees to reroute a package. 

By registering to bid, the registrant understands and accepts all conditions of the sale at this auction or any future auction held by Peterborough Auctions LLC. The terms of this agreement will remain in full force and effect until such time as Peterborough Auction LLC changes said terms.