Antiques & Collectors' Items including Part One of the Nick Podmore Collection (Devon)

Friday 9th May 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10:00 to 4:00pm

The Devon Saleroom
The Antique Village
Station Road
Hele
Exeter
EX5 4PW
01392 719826
hele@adampartridge.co.uk

Closing date for entries: 25th April 2025

Pre-Bidding Inspection

• Buyers are expected to inspect lots or otherwise satisfy themselves regarding:

  • Physical Condition: Including any defects.

  • Catalogue Description: Refer to General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 for details about descriptions.

Gemstones

• All gemstones are presumed to be synthetic or treated, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the description.

ID Requirement

• All bidders must provide a copy of photographic ID to place a bid.

Assistance

• For any difficulties or questions, contact the saleroom directly for support.

See the full Terms & Conditions of sale and ensure you have read and understood them before proceeding to buy at auction. 

Condition Reports

• Deadline: Requests must be made no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to the sale.
• How to Request: Use the "Request Condition Report" link in the catalogue.

 Bidding

• Deadline: All bids must be received by 5:30pm on the Saturday prior to the sale.
• Bidding Options:
• Website: Free registration; live bidding incurs a 2% fee + VAT on the hammer price.
• Email: Send bids to the designated bidding email.
• The-Saleroom.com: Bids and live bidding incur a 4.95% fee + VAT.
• For more details, visit the Using Live Bidding pages on the website.

 Invoices and Payment

• Invoices: Sent on the Wednesday evening after the auction.
• Payment Methods:
• Preferred: Use the payment link in your invoice.
• Alternative Options: Bank transfer (specific details per branch), online payment via the website, or debit card payment over the phone.
• Credit Card: Accepted only for invoices under £200.

 Collections

• Appointment Only:
• Monday to Friday after the sale: 9:00am to 4:00pm.
• Lots are to be collected within a week of the auction, prompt. We are a small auction room and require the space.
• Lots not collected within a week of the sale will be charged storage charges of £5 plus VAT per lot per day.
• Please note that we only offer in-house postage on very small items. If you are a winning bidder via the-saleroom.com, you will receive an automated quote via email from Auction Logistics following the auction. This is a separate service from a third party company.
• Transfers from the Devon Saleroom to our other locations are currently not available, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.