Invest in Chinese Japanese and European Ceramics
Information on Site & Business Conditions, Shipping etc.
Shipping
Alban Shipping Recommended Shipper
Conditions of Business
1.Items are offered for sale subject to their availability.
2.Potential purchasers should request a full description and condition report before making a purchase.
3.Until a sale has been agreed we reserve the the right to withdraw an item or amend the price
Instructions for viewing pages
At the top of this page and the opening page you will see the link to our amazing catalogue
Once in the main catalogue area you can return the opening page by clicking a link just below the navigation icons.
When you go into the catalogue home page you will see various possibilities the two main ones being as described below:
- Catalogue that will take you to the main catalogue where there are a number of named sections, each containing pages with a great many items.
- Search that will offer you the possibility of searching the entire catalogue based on key words and a price band. Once you see the search results click on the possibilities you like to see the images and descriptions.
In in order to get back to where you were either hit the up icon at the top of the page or hit the back button on your program
If you have any problems or comments, please contact us and if you like we can telephone you to talk you through any problems you may be experiencing
Our aim is to keep this site as simple as possible and also easy
on the eyes.
Currently we have something like 1000 items over 200
years old illustrated, described and priced. It constitute
a very useful guide for what should be paid for early ceramics in the
price range of approximately £50 to £25,0000.
We have a large customer base. Our many long standing customers have
stayed with us because they have received value for money both in
terms of advice and the goods they have purchased. In many cases their
collections are worth a multiple of what they originally cost. However, very few
of them would state this as being their reason for collecting.
Hours of Business
Our hours of business are 10.00 am to 6.00 pm Mondays-Friday.
Condition Reports
Please note that condition is not stated in the catalogue but condition reports
are available on request.
Payment
Payment may be made by credit card, cheque or bankers draft.
For customers who pay by credit card goods will only be sent to the address
where their card registered. Also, it will be necessary for us to receive written
and signed confirmation by letter or fax that we have your permission to take payment from your card.
Shipping
Shipping can be arranged on your behalf. Our usual shippers are
Alban Shipping who pack then send it door to door via Federal Express
Please note we have a link to Alban Shipping's site on our home page.
Carrying Out Auction Commissions
We are very happy to execute auction room commissions. This service includes
viewing the items in question for condition and offering advice on
their authenticity and suggesting what we see as being reasonable
bids. Our charges for this service are 10% for the first £1,000 bid and
thereafter 2.5%, for items in purchased in London. For outside London and the
rest of Europe the charge is 10% for the first £3,000, and thereafter 2.5%.
Queries
If you have any queries please do not hestitate to contact us.
When time permits we are in most cases prepared to give free advice on
items already in your collection. If your items are less than 100 years old we are the wrong people to consult
