vintage Brass fuel mixer / carburetor

BUYER’ S NOTES:

Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Barry L Hawkins reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Barry L Hawkins Independent Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.

 The Buyer 
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale. 

Buyer Identification 
Buyers are requested to register in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until full payments have been received or cheques cleared. Barry L Hawkins will not accept commission bids for any unregistered buyers. 

Location:     Steve Cato Classic Cars & Restoration Tottenhill Retail Park, Lynn Rd, Tottenhill, King's Lynn PE33 0RL can easily be found just off the A10 approximately 5 miles north of Downham Market.

Descriptions: Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Barry L Hawkins reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Barry L Hawkins Independent Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction

The Auctioneers sell as Agent for the Vendor and as such are not responsible for any default by the Vendor or Purchaser.

No refunds: No refunds will be given after the sale due to the condition of the item

Purchasers: Purchasers should satisfy themselves by physical inspection of lots before bidding as to the origin authenticity quality age weight size and general description – as lots are sold in their actual state with all faults imperfections or errors of description. If physical inspection is not possible condition reports must be reviewed by purchasers in full before bids can be accepted. (please refer to full conditions of sale)

VAT: VAT is chargeable where applicable in accordance with HMRC any items subject to VAT will be marked in the catalogue

Selling Rate: Between 130-150 lots an hour. Please ensure you are in the sale at least 20 minutes before you expect a lot to be offered in case we are ahead of schedule.

Special Condition: See notice in Auctioneer’s Office

Payment: All purchases MUST be paid for on the day of sale, unless special arrangement has been made with the Auctioneer. Payment by Card, Cheque or Cash. For Money Laundering purposes I am not allowed to take more than £7500.00 in cash from any one person!

Health & Safety: Please treat the site as a construction site and use all safety precautions you would normally adhere to. If children are on site, they must be under strict control of an adult at all times.

All persons attending the sale ground are reminded that there may be risks on the site including moving machinery and vehicles and to exercise caution at all times with any children being fully supervised at all times. Any incidents that occur on the sale ground should be reported immediately to the Barry L Hawkins office for details to be recorded.

Vehicles entering the sale ground for loading must operate below a 5mph speed limit and move with caution.

Security  is present on the site and will check items leaving the field at each gate. You are responsible for all the lots you have won once the hammer has fallen. All buyers will be required to present you receipt of your purchases at the gates when leaving the field. Anyone found trying to remove items not on their receipt or without proof of purchase will be prosecuted

REMOVAL OF LOTS No lots may be removed from site unless accompanied by a receipted invoice.  All lots are to be removed within 5 days of the sale date

Refreshments Food and refreshments are available on sale day from Maria’s café

Buyer’s Premium:

1. All Collectables and table top items: The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a buyer’s premium at the rate of 15% (plus VAT) sold by auction or private treaty.
2. All vehicles, engines & trailers: There is a buyers' premium on all vehicles including trailers and engines of 6% (plus vat) to be added to the hammer price sold by auction or private treaty
3. Internet bidding via www.the-saleroom.com incurs an additional 7% plus
4. VAT charge.VAT is charged on Barry L Hawkins’ services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by the UK government.

Bidding: Bidders will be required to register for a Purchasers’ Registration Number before bidding at the auction.

Remote Bidding: If you are making a telephone or commission bid, this will need to be registered by 4pm on the Friday prior to the auction. Please refer to the information below regarding remote bidding.

• All new bidders from outside the UK will be required to pay a 10% deposit of their anticipated spend upon registration.
• Lots will only be invoiced to the name and address on the Purchasers Registration Form and cannot be transferred to another name and address. Barry L Hawkins can only accept payment from the registered Bidder.

There are several alternatives to bidding in person at the Sale Site at the time of the sale.

• Commission Bids may be left with the Auctioneer by a Bidder indicating the maximum amount to be bid (excluding VAT and Buyers Premium and any other charges which may apply). Subject to the reserve price of the Lot and any other bids received, the sale may be concluded for less than the maximum bid. The Bidder will not have any claim against the Auctioneers or their employees if for any reason the commission bid is not executed. If two bidders submit identical bids, the Auctioneers will endeavour to ensure the first bid received has priority.
• Live Internet Bids: Buyers are able to bid on the internet of the sales by registering on Barry L Hawkins on-line live bidding platform (www.the-saleroom.com). Registration closes 24 hours prior to each auction. All new Bidders or Bidders unknown to the Auctioneers will be required to pay a refundable deposit of 10% of the lower guide price via their debit/credit card prior to bidding.
• A 7% plus VAT surcharge based on the hammer price will be added to all purchases made through the on-line bidding platform.
• Telephones Bids: You register all your details with us by telephone or email, paying a deposit as outlined below. This allows you to bid live at the time the vehicle is being offered through one of our representatives. PLEASE BOOK EARLY

The Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse any bid in any form entirely at their discretion.

PLEASE NOTE: Commission Bids accepted after 5pm on the FRIDAY prior to the sale cannot be guaranteed.

Deposit Payable:

A deposit of 10% of the lower guide price, or a minimum of 10% is payable. This is refundable by the next Monday or Tuesday at the latest if not successful. Please allow three to four days for the refund to be credited to your card.

If your bid has been taken provisionally by the auctioneer due to it being lower than the vendors reserve, you are still required to pay a deposit until it is confirmed whether your bid has been accepted.

4. Payment 
Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers. 

All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction. All vehicle buyers need to pay on the day of the auction and collect within 5 working days of its sale day. 

Failure to pay for goods within three weeks of the auction will result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Barry L Hawkins auctions.

5. Methods of Payment 
Cash, debit card, credit card or direct bank payment. 
UK Debit cards incur no extra charge. All credit and international debit cards incur an additional 3% charge. 

Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Barry L Hawkins and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed. 

6. Collection / Shipment of Goods 
If you are successful in winning a lot, you have 5 working days after the auction sale to collect your lots.  If you require 

7. Loss or Damages

All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Barry L Hawkins will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter. 

8. Third Party Liability 
Every person at Barry L Hawkins Auctions shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. They shall have no claim against Barry L Hawkins in respect to any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused. 

9. Rights of Admission 
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Barry L Hawkins without giving a reason. 

10. Selling Rate 
Lots are sold at approximately 130-150 lots per hour