All the information on my websites has been checked for content and accuracy, but the possibility of errors does exist. All items on my sites are, to the best of my knowledge, original art deco pieces from the era unless otherwise stated. I currently have in excess of 600 original art deco figures, figural lamps, figural clocks, ceramics etc., possibly the biggest collection in the UK?
ELECTRICAL FITMENTS -
It is expressly recommended that any item with an electrical connection, purchased from these pages, be checked by a qualified electrician who has experience of local electrical connections and regulations, as some of these fittings are old, (possibly up to 100 years old) - of foreign manufacture and therefore possibly less than the current minimum required standards.
SHIPPING -
I ship internationally. Purchasers must pay the appropriate postal/shipping costs which should cover available insurance. Shipping is expensive for heavy and larger items. I use Fedex up to 25kgs, but their insurance only covers a maximum of $500. Some other smaller items up to 25kgs, I send with Parcel Force. For bulk or larger items I have a shipping agent who crates expertly and has been praised on many occasions for his work. The smaller items I pack myself exceptionally well with professional packaging materials to avoid breakage. I recommend the less time spent in transit the better.
PAYMENT -
I accept cash or UK personal cheque - to be cleared prior to shipment, and PayPal. Overseas buyers may pay by international money order, bank (wire) transfer or PayPal. International rates are calculated at the bank's rates for that day. Please note that payment must be in UK pounds sterling, or they will incur an additional bank charge of $14 (£8) to convert to sterling.
US$ dollar prices (where indicated) are a guide only, and are worked out at approx US$1.5 to the £Sterling. These are subject to fluctuation and the final pricing will be charged at the daily rate of the bank. I am currently unable to accept credit cards, except via PayPal.
DISCOUNT -
As a general rule, I do not discount single item prices, but I do consider each item/purchase individually.
I operate a discount for bulk purchases. 10 items or more may be eligible for up to 10% discount and 5 or more items may be eligible for up to 5% discount. This discount is totally at my discretion, and is available to trade and private purchasers alike.
LAY AWAY/PAYMENT SCHEME -
I will consider a lay away scheme for purchasers. A deposit secures an item and regular payments are made until full payment (including postage) is made. I will then despatch the item. A number of my customers use this facility and I am happy to operate this scheme.
Please email me for availability or any other enquiries. I also purchase any artdeco items no longer wanted. I'm sorry but I cannot offer free valuations due to workload, but I do insurance valuations for a fixed fee of £20.
We are based in Croydon, South London, England, and have over 600 items of art deco, including a small stock of art nouveau decorative items.
We work hard to ensure that all pieces are described accurately and with a full condition report and photos prior to purchase, but due to the vast quantity of stock and limited webspace, it has not always been possible to give full description and condition reports on every item. Please do not hesitate to contact me, by phone or email, if you require a more in-depth description or condition report, quoting the item reference number.
TEL: (International) +44 (0)20 8656 2291 . . . . . TEL: (in the UK) 020 8656 2291MOBILE: 07970 493464
