Join us for part two of the Historic Middlesex County Farm Downsizing! All items continue the provenance of the Bristow family, colonial founders of Middlesex County, VA and will include Civil War items, Sterling Silver, Fine and Costume Jewelry, Historic Ledgers, and more.
Four items will close each minute. Bids within the last 60 seconds will auto extend the bidding by one minute. This continues until no bids are placed.
items in this sale will have pick up in Mathews, VA and ARE NOT located at the farm. Address will be provided to winners only. Preview is by appointment. If you need additional information please call Carolyn at 757-846-8620.
Buyer’s premium: 15%. Tax 5.3%. You must submit your ST 10 PRIOR to 5pm the day the sale closes to receive tax exemption. Winning invoices $2,000 or more require a wire transfer unless you have an established relationship with Walnut Hill Auctions.
This sale is a timed, online only auction with a live preview option.
Terms and Conditions: It is recommended you read the full terms and conditions of each sale, as they may change. By placing a bid you agree to be bound by those terms and conditions, including any amendment made up to the start of the sale, and form a contract between yourself as the purchaser, the seller, and Walnut Hill Auctions.
Merchandise:
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITHOUT GUARANTEE. We do our best to properly identify items and our descriptions are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. We will answer questions concerning condition, color, size, or age of an item, but these are simply opinions and do not constitute a warranty or guarantee. It is the bidder's responsibility to identify the nature, condition, and state of title for items purchased at the auction. Walnut Hill Auctions is not responsible for errors or omissions. There will be no returns or refunds.
We test all gemstones using industry-grade testers. Gem testers may not differentiate between natural and synthetic stones. Many gemstones have similar properties and could potentially be a different stone than listed. Based off of the tester readings, we do our best to determine the proper stone and authenticity, however we are not GIA Certified Gemologists.
Preview: Property is open for inspection the evening before the sale. Additional times may be available. As a registered bidder, you are encouraged to inspect all items before bidding. It is up to the bidder to determine age and authenticity. As the bidder, you accept all responsibility for risks or damage or loss to property, person, or merchandise and agree to exert due diligence in the care of Seller's home or location. You will be responsible for repair for any damaged property or injury to self or others. In no case will Walnut Hill Auctions be held responsible for condition, age, warranties, or certifications of use.
Registration: You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate in sales conducted by Walnut Hill Auctions. To register to participate, enter a valid credit or debit card that is aligned to you and your current address. Your payment card on file will be charged a $30 one-time fee to determine the authenticity of the card and buyer. This amount is refunded, usually within 24 hours. Your bid is a contract to purchase that item and your bid is binding. No bid can be retracted. Card owner is responsible for all use of their card, both authorized and unauthorized.
Bidding: Online auctions use bid notifications, staggered closing, and auto-extend bidding. This allows items to close at a pre-determined rate of items per minute. With auto-extend bidding, the closing time of individual lots will be extended when a bid is placed in the last 1 minute of the auction. The auctioneer is the final authority on any bidding dispute. No bid is valid until accepted by the auctioneer. Closing speed is identified in the WELCOME lot at the beginning of the auction. We encourage you to bid early to ensure your registration and bids are accepted. Waiting until the final minute of bidding may cause you to miss other items or encounter internet delays.
All items are considered to be sold with reserve, unless identified as absolute.
Auctioneer reserves the right to reopen or close an auction when an unforeseen interruption to the auction occurs. Auctioneer and Auction Company are not responsible for power outages or other service disruptions that may cause bidding errors, lapses, or end a sale early. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to manage the bidding, including to advance or reject any bid. The Auctioneer is the final authority on any bidding dispute.
The Auctioneer has the right to place bids for themself, their family, employees, or the bidding community.
Buyers Premium:
A buyer’s premium of 15% will be added to each successful bid.
Sales Tax:
Virginia sales tax of 5.3% will be charged on all items unless the buyer provides a valid sales tax exemption form ST-10. VA law requires that dealers have a current signed VA Department of Taxation Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption on file with us. Sales tax exemption must be claimed and your form presented by 5 p.m. on the auction closing date. Your form must be EMAILED to info@WalnutHillAuctions. If it is not received by 5 p.m. on the day of the auction, you will be charged tax.
Sales tax may be higher if the sale is in an area that has a higher tax rate.
Payment:
The card that you register with will be charged immediately upon the close of auction. Winning totals over $1,000 require payment via wire transfer unless you have a previously established relationship with Walnut Hill Auctions and the action is approved by the Auctioneer. No items will be removed prior to cleared payment in full.
Pick Up:
Pick up is by appointment only and you will receive a text to schedule your time after the auction concludes. We suggest bringing your invoice to ensure you collect all your items. Walnut Hill Auctions is not responsible for items left behind, even if our staff assists with loading. Please compare your invoice and items collected before you leave. Bring help to load; we like to help but do not guarantee to have staff on hand to help you load items. By bidding, you agree that all selling parties (Seller, Walnut Hill Auctions, and BidWrangler) are not liable for any and all accidents or injuries on sale property. You will be responsible for damage or injury you cause to property and people during pickup.
PICK UP DAY: and hours are listed within the auction details, usually as the Saturday after the auction ends.
Pick up notes:
- We highly encourage you to check your invoice to ensure you have collected all of your items before leaving. We don't want you to accidentally leave anything behind. It is your responsibility to ensure you have all the items you paid for. Items left behind are considered abandoned and become the property of Walnut Hill Auctions, with authority to resell or donate as deemed appropriate.
- If you purchase a "lot" of multiple items or boxes, you must take ALL items with you. We do not have trash facilities on premises for unwanted items.
Shipping:
We ship most items inhouse. Shipping may take up to 3 weeks, depending on the size of the auction. You will be billed separately for the cost of postage, insurance, and a handling fee. Shipping must be paid in advance of shipment. All items must carry insurance at buyer's expense. We do not ship highly fragile items, large items, or furniture.
If you have questions as to whether an item can be shipped, please contact us before you bid.
Additional terms and conditions:
- Additional terms may apply to any specific auction.
- Please be sure to read all notices and terms for EACH auction, they may differ from sale to sale.
- By registering and placing a bid you are agreeing to all terms and conditions.
Thank you for participating in our online auctions, we appreciate you. Have fun!
