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Faqs
1) How much is my item worth and what can you tell me about it.
If you wish to sell me an item please send a photo to my email account and I will let you know if I am interested. Alternatively you can bring your items to the shop located unit 5 22 Cohn street,Carlisle, 6101, WA. Thanks Geoff
2) Do you supply valuations
Verbal valuations $27.50 per item. Insurance quotes on a printable PDF certificate $93.50 inc. GST for the first item each additional item plus $33.00 inc. GST
3) Do you buy Antiques and collectables
Yes I buy single items to a housefull. First please email/text me photos. Please DO NOT call me and ask questions in regards to your items.
4) Can I pay by Credit card.
Yes we accept most credit cards.
5) What does Circa mean,
This is the approximate date of manufacture, within ten years of estimate.
| Monarch | Date of Reign | Period Appellation |
|---|---|---|
| James | 1603-1625 | Jacobean |
| Charles | 1625-1649 | Carolean |
| Commonwealth | 1649-1660 | Cromwellian or Commonwealth |
| Charles II | 1660-1685 | Restoration |
| James II | 1685-1689 | Restoration |
| William & Mary | 1689-1694 | William & Mary |
| William III | 1694-1702 | William III or William & Mary |
| Anne | 1702-1714 | Queen Anne |
| George I | 1714-1727 | George I early Georgian |
| George II | 1727-1760 | Early Georgian |
| George III | 1760-1811 | Late Georgian |
| George III | 1811-1820 | Regency |
| George IV | 1820-1830 | Regency |
| William IV | 1830-1837 | Late Regency or William IV |
| Victoria | 1837-1901 | Early Victorian up to 1860 Later Victorian after 1860 |
| Edward VII | 1901-1910 | Edwardian |
| George VI | 1910- 1952 | Commonwealth |
| Elizabeth II
Charles III |
1950- 2022
2022 |
Commonwealth |
6) Can I layby an item?
Yes a 20% deposits will hold the item and the balance can be paid over a negotiated period.
7) What does “as is” mean
“As is” means the piece is sold as it stands, it can be taken there and then.
8) Can I get a piece of furniture partly restored?
Yes we can partly restore an item of furniture, at an agreed price between our “as is” and “restored” price.
9) How long does restoration take.
This does depend on our work load, however normally 2 to 3 weeks.
10) How long for interstate delivery
Normally 2-3 weeks
11) How do you package items to send..
Yes we take great care, items are usually double boxed, however we always recommend insuring your item.