Important Information

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO 'IN-PERSON' BIDDING FOR THIS AUCTION.

BIDDING IS AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA THE-SALEROOM.COM, OR ALTERNATIVELY CAN BE ARRANGED VIA TELEPHONE OR ABSENTEE BID DIRECTLY WITH ELMWOOD'S.

All lots are available to view either in-person or virtually at any time prior to the auction, please contact us using the details below and we would be happy to book an appointment for you. 

Email - info@elmwoods.co.uk     

Telephone - 0207 096 8933

 

Important notice to all buyers:

Some lots in this catalogue are accompanied by gemmological certificates which give an opinion on various aspects of some or all of the stones in any one particular lot. These certificates may have been provided to Elmwood’s Auctioneers by the vendor, or obtained by Elmwood’s for the vendor. It should be noted that the content of these certificates is a statement of opinion of the issuing gemmological laboratories only, and cannot be guaranteed by Elmwood’s, who will not be held responsible for any disagreement over the content of any certificates after the sale. We can also not be held responsible for any retrospective change of opinion by the providers of any given certificate.

Images in this catalogue, unless expressly stated, are not life sized. Weights and measurements given in catalogue descriptions are approximate only.

It is common practice for coloured stones to be subject to treatment to enhance their appearance, including jade. Unless stated otherwise in the catalogue description, prospective buyers should assume that all stones offered for sale by Elmwood’s may have been subject to treatments. If you have any questions regarding stone treatments or enhancements, please contact the department.

Some lots such as those containing ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, etc. may require export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping them. Please contact the department for assistance.

Please also note that some countries such as the United States prohibit the purchased and import of objects originating from certain countries such as Iran, Persia and Burma/Myanmar. It is the buyer's responsibility to satisfy themselves that the lot being purchased may be imported in the country of destination. 

Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed.

Please see our website www.elmwoods.co.uk for information regarding our Returns Policy.

ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN.