2087
Taxidermy: An early 21st century example of a white dove (albino Columbidae), mounted on a log based
22
GBP
Spalding, Lincolnshire
Description
Taxidermy: An early 21st century example of a white dove (albino Columbidae), mounted on a log based plinth. Presented and studied by local and reputed taxidermist R. Whapshott.
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Taxidermy: An early 21st century example of a white dove (albino Columbidae), mounted on a log based plinth. Presented and studied by local and reputed taxidermist R. Whapshott.
Specialist Auction of Taxidermy (Absentee and Live Online Only)
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
M&M Auctions
Unit 4 Plover Court
Stephensons Avenue
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3SW
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
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Important Information
Sale Information
This sale is online only. Due to the spread of Covid-19, our saleroom is closed to the public however condition reports are available via phone and/or email. Bidding is available Live Online, via Telephone (book early to avoid disappointment) and/or commission bids. Whilst our saleroom is closed to the public, we are still operating a limited in-house packing service. Item(s) within this sale are applicable to domestic shipping however international customers should refer to their local import regulations regarding taxidermy studies. As our saleroom is closed to the public, collection of lots for this sale will be unavailable unti lockdown conditions are lifted in order for us to adhere to current social distance regulations. There will be no additional charges for storage of lots whilst these restrictions are in place.
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Bidding Online
The Saleroom have now reduced their online bidding surcharge to 3% plus VAT, we have now changed our system to reflect this charge.
Shipping Rates
We use DHL for the majority of our domestic shipments. Parcels are packed in-house.
We have a minimum charge of £10 per box shipment but thereafter prices are determind by package size, weight and the type of item. For a example, a single boxed dinky toy will cost £12 for next day delivery, a box of 20kg full of toys will likely cost £35. For a more detailed quote, please contact the sales office. Overseas shipments start from £20 per shipment dependant on country.
Collecting Lots
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BUYER'S PREMIUM
20% + VAT (24% inclusive)
Address for the viewing is:
Unit 4, Plover Court, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE11 3SW
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Shipping:
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Any postal, fax, internet or bids that have been telephoned in with odd figures, for example a bid for £56 will be rounded up to £60 or a bid for £222 will be rounded up to £240. In the event of a “tied” bid we will always accept the bid received first.
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We reserve the right to change this at any time.
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Bank Transfer
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12. Shipping: M&M Auctions can pack and send consignments to winning bidders and whilst every effort will be made to ensure items are properly packed, no responsibility can be accepted by us or our staff for any loss or damage once items leave our premises. Insurance can be taken out at the Bidder’s request, otherwise items are sent out via 24 hour courier (UK). Please enquire about this before paying for your lots. We ship Worldwide. For overseas shipments, fair and reasonable quotes can be provided.
