Henry Adams Auctioneers

Advertising

Good publicity is the key to the success of an auction. Henry Adams make personal contact with major buyers when important pieces come up for sale.

Viewing

This is the time to discover minor faults not mentioned in the catalogue and to satisfy yourself as to the condition of a particular piece. An auction is usually on public view two days prior to Sale Day itself.

Condition Reports

We will provide a condition report and/or image for potential buyers unable to attend the saleroom in person. This gives details of wear and damage but a written report is no substitute for viewing the object in person, something we strongly advise everyone to do. The report is our opinion of the condition of a piece. We can provide this service up until 3.30pm on the day before a sale and requests can be made via email or telephone. As this is a courtesy provided to our clients, we limit the number of condition reports/images to five per person so we can help as many as possible in the time available.

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Valuation

Auctioneers spend most of their time assessing the value of items. Many carry out valuation for Insurance, Probate and Tax purposes and provide detailed written reports where necessary. A fee will be charged for such valuations but may be waived or partly refunded in the case of Probate/Inheritance Tax valuations if the items are later sold through our saleroom.

We will give a free verbal valuation on items brought to the saleroom, not requiring a formal written valuation. We regularly hold Valuation Days - click here for further information.

Cataloguing

Once an estimate has been agreed and the item reaches the saleroom a catalogue description will carefully be prepared. A catalogue is then produced which goes on sale to prospective purchasers or can be viewed free of charge on our website.

Lotting Up

As Sale Day approaches, each item has a lot number attached and the saleroom is laid out for display during the viewing days.

Buying at Auction

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The Porter

Behind the scenes, the porters ensure the sale runs smoothly. As the name implies, the porter is responsible for making sure that the goods are in the right place at the right time and he must see delicate pieces through the hazardous process of viewing. The porter knows where everything is and he has his eyes everywhere!

Your Purchases

Once a lot has been paid for, it becomes the buyer's responsibility to remove it from the saleroom. We no longer offer a post and packing service but we can recommend 'Mailboxes' based in Portsmouth if you require items packed and sent to you (telephone 02392 823800).