19th & 20th Century Lighting

Terms & Conditions:
Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy
By submitting your bid, you agree that:
You have read and agree with the Auctioneer Terms and Conditions below
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 30%.
Terms and Conditions for Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Conditions of Sale:
Potential bidders must establish an account with JSE&A. In order for us to set up your account, a copy of your current driver's license or similar document showing your full name and physical address may be required. We require a telephone number and email address for contact purposes.

Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract.

By bidding with Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Inc. either directly or through an online bidding platform (e.g. LiveAuctioneers), you are agreeing to abide by all associated auction terms.

Bidder approval is at the sole discretion of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.

1. The auctioneer reserves the right to reopen bidding on a sold lot, (under extreme circumstances), and is the sole determinant concerning all bids.
2. All auction lots sold are subject to a buyer's premium. Payment in full is due on date of sale for lots won in person.

3. Phone and absentee bidding offered directly through Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, not through a third party company such as LiveAuctioneers. We are not responsible for errors, unexecuted absentee or telephone bids. (Bidders may place bids themselves in person or online at Jeffrey S. Evans LIVE, at a reduced buyer?s premium).

4. We welcome international bidders; however, all communications must be in comprehensible English.

5. Verification of lot numbers prior to bidding is imperative. In the event of accidental bid, the buyer is still liable for payment as we are liable to the consignor.

6. Absentee bidders may be in competition with various LIVE bidders, which may include FLOOR or ON-SITE/IN-HOUSE bidders (bidding in person at our gallery), INTERNET bidders (bidding in real time via computer) or PHONE bidders (bidding in real time via telephone).

7. In the event of identical absentee bids, the earliest received bid takes priority. NOTE: It is possible that a "Live" bidder could win a lot for the same bid amount you placed prior to the auction (it depends on where the bidding opens and how it falls during sale of the lot).

8. Absentee bids placed through the LiveAuctioneers system accepted at any time prior to the sale of the item.

9. All Telephone bids are subject to a minimum opening bid per lot of $250 for calls within the USA, and $500 for international calls. Phone bids must be arranged by 3:00 PM ET, the day prior to the auction. Requests submitted after the deadline may be rejected.

10. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will notify all successful bidders using third party platforms, via email, within two business days after the conclusion of the multi day auction.

11. Payment for lots won in person is due on the date of sale before items are removed from our gallery. Payment for lots won as a LiveAuctioneers bidder are automatically charged to the card on file within twenty-four hours. International bidders with Live Auctioneers can only make payment by bank wire or ach only through their Live Auctioneers profile payment portal.

12. See all categories under our BUYING webpage for additional auction terms and other important information.

13. Once an item sells to an in-house bidder, the buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for said item.

14. The buyer is liable for all fees/costs associated with the collection of balances due, including attorney's fees.

15. Unless arrangements have been made prior to the auction, any merchandise not removed within 2 weeks of the sale date are subject to a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per small item, $10.00 per day, per large item. Any merchandise not removed or consigned within 30 days of the sale date are considered abandoned and become the property of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.

16. REFUNDS will be given at the sole discretion of the auctioneer and will only be considered on lots that are determined not to be authentic or have major damage or significant restorations/repairs that were not outlined in the condition report. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable, send to info@jeffreysevans.com) with substantiating photographs. Additionally:

*Refund requests in regard to authenticity must also include at least one supporting written and signed statement from an authority recognized by the auctioneer.
*Refunds in regard to condition for items purchased in person at the gallery must be requested before the item in question is removed from the gallery.
*All other refund requests, including any substantiating documentation, must be received in our office within 25 days of the auction date. (Absolutely no refunds will be accepted after this deadline.)
*Lots catalogued without circa dates are not guaranteed as to age.
*No refunds will be considered on Oriental rugs which are sold strictly "as is" with no guarantee as to age, origin or condition.
*Note: Your timeliness and type of payment directly affect the time allowed for a refund transaction. (If payment is made with uncertified check, items may be held for up to 10 business days before we ship or release for pick up being released).
*DO NOT return any item until a refund authorization has been obtained from Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.
*Once a refund is approved AND the complete lot is returned in expected condition to the satisfaction of the auctioneer a full refund of the hammer price and buyer's premium will be issued. We do not refund shipping cost nor do we offer partial refunds.

17. Additional conditions of sale may apply, as noted on our website and/or as announced by the auctioneer prior to the auction.

These terms and conditions, as well as the respective rights and obligations hereunder, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts of, and the federal courts sitting in, the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FIREARM LAWS
*All post-1898 firearms will be registered and sold in compliance with all Federal and Virginia State Laws.
*All purchases must be approved through a Federal NICS background check. Buyers must be aware of their ability to pass a background check. Purchasers of Modern firearms must complete state and federal registration forms at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (JSEA) or provide a signed copy of a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Dealers and out-of-state buyers must have signed copies of their Federal Firearms License in their possession on the day of sale, and present a valid form of gov?t identification to accept same-day delivery of modern firearms.
*Within 48 hours from the close of the sale, out-of-state internet bidders are responsible for providing JSEA with the name and contact information of a preferred FFL dealer in your state of residence who will be receiving the purchase. The preferred FFL dealer will in turn provide JSEA with their Federal Firearms license.
*Shipping and insurance are handled through JSEA. All items shipped UPS-ground or required overnight parcel for handguns, with insurance. All shipping quotes are for shipping within the continental U.S. only. All shipments will be to an FFL dealer in your state of residence.
*The buyer is responsible for knowing your local, state, and country laws before bidding. If you are unable to purchase or own a firearm, please do not bid. Your bid constitutes a binding agreement to purchase.
*Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates does not profess to be experts in the area of firearms. Clients will have due diligence in determining their condition.
*Firearms are sold in as is condition.
*A Curio and Relics (C&R) License is accepted on firearms classified as curios and relics, and does not require a background check; however, will follow the same transactional procedures as noted with an FFL.
*Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates reserves the right to refuse transfer of a firearm.

Catalogue Guarantee:
GLASS & LIGHTING
*All catalogue descriptions are guaranteed to be accurate in the matter of authenticity, condition and measurements unless otherwise noted in the catalogue description. Measurements guaranteed to be accurate to within one inch.
*Due to the high number of absentee bids that we execute, we are very meticulous in our description of the condition of each piece. *Many of the minor flaws noted are perfectly acceptable and do not detract from the item's desirability or value; however we do not consider light wear, small manufacturing flaws, glass impurities, or lightly tinted glass to be notable flaws.
*If you are a bidder who demands flawlessness, we recommend you examine the item(s) in person, or have a trusted representative inspect the item(s) on your behalf.
*Lamps measured to the top of the collar and are without burners and chimneys unless otherwise noted.

ANTIQUES, AMERICANA & DECORATIVE ARTS
*All catalogue descriptions are believed to be accurate in the matter of authenticity and condition, but ultimately all lots are sold "as is". *Antiques, by their very nature, will exhibit wear, minor losses and breaks, and small repairs commensurate with age.
*We only note condition issues that in our opinion significantly affect the integrity of the item.
*Returns will only be considered for items found to be fake/reproduction and/or have significant damage/restoration not noted in the catalogue description.
*If you are a bidder who demands flawlessness, we recommend you examine the item(s) in person, or have a trusted representative inspect the item(s) on your behalf.
*All measurements are approximate. Please contact us if you require exact measurements.
*All Oriental rugs are sold strictly "as is" with no guarantees as to age, origin or condition. Absolutely no refunds will be considered on Oriental rugs.
*Fine jewelry is guaranteed only regarding gold content and authenticity of diamonds. Authenticity of other stones and grades of any stones are not guaranteed.
*All clocks, watches, music boxes, slot machines, firearms, wind-up toys, and other mechanical devices are sold without guarantee as to the working condition of each lot.
*We strive to describe accurately all aspects of each lot's condition, including that of mechanical devices, but cannot guarantee the strict accuracy of these reports specifically regarding working condition or mechanical function. Bidders are encouraged to examine personally any lot with respect to mechanical working condition.

ALL AUCTIONS
*All requests for additional information will be accepted until 3:00 pm ET the day before the auction. Call 540.434.3939, or email info@jeffreysevans.com.
*The auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the auction block at the time of sale.
*Absentee bids will not be executed on lots found to be other than as described in the catalogue unless one of our representatives has personally conveyed the updated catalogue description to the absentee bidder. The bidder will then have the option to alter or cancel the original absentee bid.

SHIPPING
*?Live Ship? offered through Live Auctioneers. Defer to their terms and conditions for further information. Otherwise, JSEA will coordinate shipping with the Local UPS store. Receipt of lots may take up to three weeks.
*Shipping for lots won through third party platforms is coordinated between Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates and a local UPS affiliate who will complete the shipping transaction.You will receive an email from ellen@jeffreysevans.com following the receipt of your invoice. This email will contain your shipping instructions.
* Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates is not liable for damages incurred to any lot while not in their care.
Auto Pay:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates is enrolled in Live Auctioneers Live Pay. The credit card on file is charged through Live Auctioneers twenty-four hours after each respective auction. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates does not accept any other form of payment for Live Auctioneers invoices except for a bank wire payment or ACH which is coordinated through each bidders Live Auctioneers profile. Acceptable payments forms for International bidders is through bank wire or ach only.