Before Christmas Auction By Yardley Antiques

1. All questions (condition, size, etc) must be received 48 hours before the end of the auction. 2. While every effort is made to determine provenance or authenticity and describe major condition issues, it is the responsibility of the bidder to arrive at their own conclusion prior to bidding. Authenticity (including attributions) are guaranteed by neither the consignor nor Yardley Antiques. Yardley Antiques encourages bidders to personally inspect all items. The bidder shall carefully inspect online photographs and descriptions to obtain necessary information. Statements by Yardley Antiques regarding the condition of items are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability. All items offered are sold "AS IS". 3. Wording. 1) "circa" or "ca." means an approximate age, usually within 25 years. 2) dimensions are given with a 1/2 inch accuracy. 3) due to the sensitive and mechanical nature of clocks and watches, we do not guarantee them to be in running condition, especially after shipping. 4) for artwork: Name of artist: indicates that the work, in our best judgment, is by the named artist (usually when artwork is signed). Attributed to: in our best judgment, the work may be by the artist, but no guarantees are given. School of: in our best judgment, a work by a pupil or follower of the artist. After: in our best judgment, a copy of the known work of the artist. In the Manner of: this painting represents the style of the named artist but was painted at a later date; the actual maker is unknown. 5) for furniture: If we say "Victorian mahogany table", we mean that the piece was made during that period. If we say "Victorian style mahogany table", we mean that the piece looks like the period mentioned, but it was made at a later date (later reproduction). WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR VARIATIONS IN COLOR DUE TO PHOTO REPRODUCTION. CONDITION STATEMENTS ARE A GUIDELINE ONLY. MOST ITEMS SOLD ARE VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE AND WILL HAVE EXPECTED AGE WEAR DUE TO USE (SCUFFS, SCRATCHES AND MINOR FLEA BITES AND CHIPS) AND LIVING CONDITIONS (DUST, SUN EXPOSURE, PETS). YARDLEY ANTIQUES WILL DESCRIBE MAJOR DEFECTS, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR CONDITION ISSUES BEFORE YOU BID AND USE THE PICTURES AS A GUIDE. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" and "WITHOUT RECOURSE". Please note: Yardley Antiques will not accept returns, nor give any refunds. Items are vintage or antique and sold as-is.

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