Selling at Mitchells

General Sales
We have a General Sale of antique and later furniture and effects each week on a Thursday and goods can be delivered to the saleroom any other weekday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. We can also accept items for sale on a Saturday morning from 9 am to 12 noon.

House clearances
We have our own removal vehicle and are able to collect part or complete house contents. Items suitable for a Fine Art Sale will be retained pending sale whilst items of a general nature are quickly processed through a weekly sale.

Payment
As well as offering a quick sale we also provide quick payment. General Sale proceeds are available 7 days after sale. Fine Art Sale proceeds are available within 21 days of sale.

Fine Art Sales
We are happy to appraise articles prior to sale. Depending on location you may bring your property directly to our saleroom where a specialist will meet with you and provide you with a verbal valuation and auction estimate.

If it is not practical to visit our saleroom then home visits can be arranged.

Selling Charges

Fine Art Sales – Our standard rate of commission is 20% including VAT on the hammer price of all lots. Variable commission rates can be agreed in respect of high value articles and large consignments. There is a lot fee of £2 per item.

Illustrations – Items illustrated in our catalogues are charged at cost and are agreed with the vendor prior to sale.

We make no charge for insurance and there are no further charges in relation to the auction sale.

General Household Sales – Our standard rate of commission is £20% including VAT on the hammer price of all lots. There is a minimum lot commission of £1 and a lot fee of £1 per item.

Electrical Goods – By law all electrical items entered for sale have to be tested to comply with the current Trading Standards Legislation. The fee for this £2.50/item. If we need to fit a modern plug to an article the fee is £1.

Disposal – Unreserved items that we are unable to attract a bid for will be disposed of immediately after the sale and a small charge may be levied.

Transportation – We have our own removal vehicle. The charge for this is £40/hour for two men and the vehicle.

With the exception of commission, which is VAT inclusive, all other charges are subject to VAT at the current rate