Officer Class House Clearance Services Call 01903-884602

 

Entire House Contents Acquire £10,000-£30,000 Range . We cover fashionable London address and entire estates in the home counties .

clocks required

Chinese Cabinet pieces always required ,Jade ,Bone, Enamel etc ,

Antique Dealers House Clearance Sussex .

Selling the complete or partial contents of properties in Sussex.

Obtaining the correct price is made easy with

Arundel Antique Buyers.com  .

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CHAIR SETS,
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Antique Jewellery (Pre 1900) Specialist buyer

   

Before Selling Antique Jewellery Please Consider The Following .

Arundel Antiques

Arundel based specialist David Mattey is a highly experienced buyer of 19th-20th century jewellery and silver.

David and his high street store are frequently featured on television .

If you visit a high street jewellers to sell items which you have inherited please be warned! .

You will be lucky to receive just the “break value”. This equates to the component value of stones & precious metals at the current scrap price.

Selling at auction is NO better an option ?

Why ? 

Firstly because the vast majority of jewellery sold at auction is acquired by the trade, who generally wish to buy at break price!

Secondly adding insult to injury almost 50% of the total paid by the buyer will be lost to the auction in deductions because of the questionable  practice of charging both buyer and seller.?.

If a an online bidder pays his bill from the auction house of say £200 , you the buyer will only see around £100.

In defence of the auctioneers VAT is included in the 50% that you will loose.

Is there a discrete alternative way to sell?

Yes!

I for one believe there is.

By visiting our Arundel store

“Antiques & militaria”

At 18 High Street Arundel

West Sussex BN18-9AB.

Sellers will receive an entirely different reception .

We buy items with the intention of re selling them to receptive buyers from around the world .

Arundel Antiques

Only buyers with a specific objective would enter a jewellers shop as most are not geared up for the casual browser.

At our high street store we enjoy the cross over sales denied by the dedicated jewellers shop. 

In the summer season couples are together rather than at their respective places of work, typically this is when we sell many chains, pendants, rings and watches .

On the run up to the festive season Arundel hosts it’s candle lit event which attracts thousands of shoppers who become acquainted with our totally diverse stock.

Most importantly we offer to purchase directly with immediate online bank transfer or for goods below £500 in value we pay cash by arrangement. , All vendors are required to supply proof of their identity and sign for the transfer of property. so please be sure to bring some current form of identification..

David Mattey

David Mattey is a highly experienced buyer of 19th-20th century jewellery and silver, together with medals and coins ..

If you visit a high street jewellers to sell items which you have inherited please be warned that .

You will be lucky to receive only the break value. This equates to the  component value of stones & precious metals at their scrap price.

Selling at auction is NO better an option ?

Why ? 

Firstly because the vast majority of jewellery sold at auction is acquired by the trade, who generally wish to buy at break price!

Secondly adding insult to injury almost 50% of the total paid by the buyer will be lost to the auction in deductions because of the questionable  practice of charging both buyer and seller..

Yes if a an online bidder pays his bill from the auction house of say £200 you the buyer will only see half .

In defence of the auctioneers VAT is included in the 50% you will loose.

Is there an alternative place to sell?

Yes!

I for one believe there is.

By visiting our Arundel store

“Antiques & militaria”

At 18 High Street Arundel

West Sussex BN18-9AB.

Sellers will receive an entirely different reception .

We buy items with the intention of re selling them to receptive buyers from around the world . Only buyers with a specific objective would enter a jewellers shop as most are not geared up for the casual browser.

At our high street store we enjoy the cross over sales denied by the dedicated jewellers shop.

In the summer season couples are together rather than at their respective places of work, typically this is when we sell many chains and rings .

On the run up to the festive season Arundel hosts it’s candle lit event which attracts thousands of shoppers who become acquainted with our totally diverse stock.

Most importantly we offer to purchase directly with immediate online bank transfer or for goods below £500 in value we pay cash by arrangement , Vendors are required to supply proof of their identity and sign for the transfer of property so please be sure to bring some current form of identification..

 


Call David today for an

appointment or some free advice.

Telephone 01903-884602 

Call David today for an

appointment or some free advice.

Telephone 01903-884602 

Why Not To Sell Jewellery at auction ??

David Mattey

David Mattey is a highly experienced buyer of 19th-20th century jewellery and silver, together with medals and coins ..

If you visit a high street jewellers to sell items which you have inherited please be warned that .

You will be lucky to receive only the break value. This equates to the  component value of stones & precious metals at their scrap price.

Selling at auction is NO better an option ?

Why ? 

Firstly because the vast majority of jewellery sold at auction is acquired by the trade, who generally wish to buy at break price!

Secondly adding insult to injury almost 50% of the total paid by the buyer will be lost to the auction in deductions because of the questionable  practice of charging both buyer and seller..

Yes if a an online bidder pays his bill from the auction house of say £200 you the buyer will only see half .

In defence of the auctioneers VAT is included in the 50% you will loose.

Is there an alternative place to sell?

Yes!

I for one believe there is.

By visiting our Arundel store

“Antiques & militaria”

At 18 High Street Arundel

West Sussex BN18-9AB.

Sellers will receive an entirely different reception .

We buy items with the intention of re selling them to receptive buyers from around the world . Only buyers with a specific objective would enter a jewellers shop as most are not geared up for the casual browser.

At our high street store we enjoy the cross over sales denied by the dedicated jewellers shop.

In the summer season couples are together rather than at their respective places of work, typically this is when we sell many chains and rings .

On the run up to the festive season Arundel hosts it’s candle lit event which attracts thousands of shoppers who become acquainted with our totally diverse stock.

Most importantly we offer to purchase directly with immediate online bank transfer or for goods below £500 in value we pay cash by arrangement , Vendors are required to supply proof of their identity and sign for the transfer of property so please be sure to bring some current form of identification..

Call David today for an

appointment or some free advice.

Telephone 01903-884602 

Antiques Dealers Covering Sussex

 

Antiques Dealers Covering Sussex.

Selling 

 A Reliable Local Antiques Dealer?

 

 

                              Traditional Antiques 

 

Antique Shops have all but vanished from the high street. television programs perpetuate the Auction myth by screening the sale of items selling to the supposed surprise of both vendor and Auctioneer. Great television ! but a less than balanced message is conveyed . ARUNDEL ANTIQUE BUYERS offer a service .

If you have fine antiques which you are planning to sell contact us.

Antiques Dealers Covering Sussex

We will research the recorded price of similar of identical pieces and bring your attention to our findings.

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We Will Then House And Attempt To Sell On Your Behalf At Higher Than The Recorded Value In A High Street Retail Situation.

You No Longer Have To Lose 40% To Your Local Auctioneer! WE RETURN YOU YOUR TOTAL EXPECTED PRICE ADDING A VARIABLE RETAIL MARGIN ON TOP FOR OURSELVES. WE ARE BUYERS OF FINE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS ITEMS FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO PAY YOU 100% AUCTIONEERS AGREED RESERVES FOR ALL REQUIRED ITEMS Our Victorian warehouse in the middle of Arundel.

 

A location for the BBC’s Popular “Antiques Road Trip” on many occasions  FAQs, HOW CAN I REALIZE BETTER PRICES FOR MY ANTIQUES AND JEWELLERY TODAY? ANSWER, OBTAIN INDEPENDENT VALUATIONS THEN SELL AT 100% OF THE RECOMMENDED RESERVES TO ARUNDEL ANTIQUE BUYERS.COM. QUESTION HOW DO I THE VENDOR BENEFIT ? “NO COMMISSION IS DEDUCTED FROM THE RESERVE PRICE WHICH AAB.com PAY TO YOU DIRECTLY IN FULL. DO YOU BELIEVE YOU KNOW THE BEST WAY TO SELL ANTIQUES ? YOU MAY FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT STOPPAGES IMPOSED BY OUR CHARMING LOCAL AUCTIONEERS FREQUENTLY AMOUNT TO A HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE 40%.! BUYERS ARE NOW CHARGED A SCANDALOUS 25%+VAT ON TOP OF THE HAMMER PRICE OF YOUR SALES BY AT LEAST ONE LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT If you wish to avoid waiting and the charges associated with auction sales, charges such as ,Commissions ,V.A.T.,lot.fees ,”Bought in fees”, Photographic fees etc. Please call David Mattey today on 07860747027 for a fast confidential sale. Our vast store stands beside a castle ,one visited by thousands of international visitors each year. All our stock is obtained directly from people such as yourselves. Auctioneers are not necessarily the viable way to sell . The internet now provides access to commitment free valuations. Why not go on line and establish the value of what you have?. Contact us and realize a far greater slice of the market value. By taking control and conducting a few inquiries you may avoid disappointing results Our offices and showrooms occupy both floors of a Victorian warehouse that stands beside the historic Arundel Castle: We make direct purchases of Antiques and Fine Art every day of each week: Prospective sellers who are planning a visit are encouraged to make an appointment. This ensures privacy and eliminates waiting time: To help us provide you with relevant expertise during your visit: Please include in any correspondence the categories of items that you will be bringing along, For example(Jeweler,Clocks,Assortment, Etc) By bringing a quantity of pieces you will maximize the likely hood of a healthy return. The demand for Oriental works of art is particularly strong at this time. Chinese Carvings, Ceramics, Silk, Silver, Gold, Jade, Coral, and Bronzes are frequently the most valuable items. We are always eager to purchase expensive items similar to those featured on the BBC’s “The Antiques Road Show” and other popular television valuation programs. Postal only Customers We issue global Pre payment to sellers through Paypal. If you are not a “Paypal” account holder we can arrange for alternative payment. Sussex Antiques Buyers.com buy directly from you so you avoid letting auctioneers take a slice of the pie (60% overall in many cases). Transactions are confidential. Sellers are spared the anxieties associated with disclosing personal data to strangers on the internet. Free Identification and appraisal service. If you have inherited an assortment of pieces you may require some help with indentification. We invite you to send us in any number of pictures. We will promptly identify and evaluate all we are shown. You will receive our offer with the option to sell directly to Sussex Antiques Buyers.com. Sussex Antiques Buyers.com answer all e-mail enquiries within hours of your sending them. Sussex Antiques Buyers.com are enthusiastic spenders eager to provide wealthy investors and collectors with exciting fresh goods. We pride ourselves on being able to identify and make offers on items from all periods. Send an email to us containing some images and you will in turn receive an offer/Bid from us, with the option of selling directly to www.sussexantiquesbuyers.com. Identification and Valuation Days (Backed up by direct cash offers) We offer free Valuations and an identification service for antiques, paintings, and collectors items. Our business is conducted daily from Arundel Antiques Market (the region’s most visited antiques centre).

Our expertise, experience and market knowledge combine to provide professional advice with the option of selling directly. Free Valuation Days at Arundel Antiques Market. Every week-day between 10.00am – 4.30pm. Weekends 11.00- 4.30pm. For private appointments please call:

David Mattey: 07860 7470


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Antique Jewellery Dealers Arundel

Antiquities Arundel

Antique Jewellery Dealers

In Arundel West Sussex.

David Mattey of “Antiques & Militaria” Is A Highly Experienced Buyer And Dealer In Antique And Modern Jewellery  ..

The Prime Position Of Our High Street Shop Attracts Thousands Of Wealthy Buyers From Around The World.

Why Sell To A Middleman?. Sell Directly To The Store In The Centre  Of Arundel High Street..

When We Buy Antique Jewellery, Sellers Will Be Pleased To Know That They Will Routinely Receive  Up To 50% More Than They Might Achieve At Auction..

Why? Well That Is Easy. Auctioneers Charge The Buyer 25% “Buyers Premium”On Top Of The Hammer Price ..Yes I Know It Sounds Hard To Believe But It Is Entirely True .

Customers Are Cleverly Duped Into Believing That Auctions Are Fare And Democratic Institutions.

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Today It Is Far Better To Conduct A Little Homework Before Selling Directly To Dedicated Professionals … Those In A Prime Position To Sell To End Users Rather Than To Middlemen.

..Next Time You Visit Arundel Why Not Call In A Speak  Directly to Me David Mattey About Gold Diamond, Sovereigns,Half Sovereigns, Rings, Bangles, Jewellery ,Watches,Emeralds,Topaz,Garnets ,Ruby,Wrist Watches ,Pocket Watches,15 ct ,9ct, 18ct  Or Call Now on 01903-884602

Regardless Of Where You Live Remember Our Services Are International .. By Taking Some Pictures On Your Mobile /Cell Phone And Texting Them To +447860747027  I Will Give You An Immediate Offer/Valuation ..Alternatively If You Have Time Send The Images Of What You Have In An Email To Me At  davidmatteybuyer@gmail.com  

How To Sell Fine Antiques

Sussex Antique Auctioneers And Valuers?

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Are these the  people to turn to for an opinion when faced with selling Antiques and Fine Art?  Yes Is The Answer.

You Will Receive A Polite Courteous Reception And Learn What Your Heirlooms Jewellery And Collectors Items Are Worth .

Finding Accurate Valuations Today Has Never Been Easier As Examples Of Identical Object Will Have Been Sold Before, And The Resulting Prices Recorded Online .

Are Sussex Auction Houses Therefor The Best Place To Sell Fine Art And Antiques?

No Is The Answer Most Certainly Not . Why ? Because 45% Of Of An Items Market Value Is Deducted By A Cunning Deception .. Both The Seller Vendor And The Buyer Are Charged For The Privilege Using Sussex Auction Houses ..

 

A Simple Example.

If A Gold Coin Is Worth £200 To A Specialist He Can Only Make A Bid In The Auction Of £135 Because He Will Be Stung By The “Buyers Premium” Of 25% In Most  Cases .

The Poor Old Seller Will Receive After Stoppages A Mere £110 Or Close To This????  If You Are Considering Selling Anything In The Line Of Fine Art Or Antiques ,Please Contact Us And Learn What Superior Options Are Available.

 ARUNDEL ANTIQUE BUYERS ..Always Pay Auctioneers Valuations In Full For All Required Items .. With Items Which Fail To Conform To Our Usual Range Of Stock We Provide The Finest Consignment Selling Service Enabling Your Items To Be Displayed In Our High Street Showrooms And Uploaded Onto The Internet To Reach A Broad Audience …

Call David Mattey Today

On 01903-884602

 Office Store Or 07860747027 Our Expertise Extends Beyond Militaria ,Furniture, Gold,Silver ,Watercolours ,ACCESSORIES ANTIQUES Antique valuations Worthing Ardingly Antiques Fair Arundel Antiques Dealers Arundel Castle Auctions In Sussex Belllmans Auctioneers British Uniforms field Gear Chichester auctioneers Deactivated Guns Sussex Deactivated Guns U.K.Only Farnham Maltings Militaria ford market French German Badges German Militaria Gold Buyers sussex Gold price Government officials House clearers Sussex House contents valued from £10 HUNTING FORESTRY Kempton Park Antiques Market Memorabilia Mills Jukebox PLAQUES Rockola Jukebox s auctioneers seeburg selling at auction Selling on Ebay Selling Swords online Stride and son Auctioneers sussex coins Sussex Medals Sussex Medal Valuations Today’s gold price Toovy toovy’s TRIBAL ART Valuations Sussex

Antique Jewellery Buyers Arundel

Antique Jewellery Buyers Arundel

David Mattey of “Antiques & Militaria” Is A Highly Experienced Buyer Of Antique And Modern Jewellery  ..

The Prime Position Of Or High Street Shop Attracts Thousands Of Wealthy Buyers From Around The World.

Don’t Sell To A Middleman Sell Directly To The Store In The Centre  Of Arundel High Street..

When We Buy Antique Jewellery ,Sellers Will Be Pleased To Know That They Will Achieve Up To 50% More Than They Would Achieve At Auction.

Why? Well That Is Easy. Auctioneers Charge The Buyer 25% “Buyers Premium”On Top Of The Hammer Price ..Yes I Know It Sounds Hard To Believe But It Is Entirely True .

Customers Are Cleverly Duped Into Believing That Auctions Are Fare And Democratic Institutions. Today It Is Far Better To Conduct A Little Homework Before Selling Directly To Dedicated Professionals … Those In A Prime Position To Sell To End Users Rather Than To Middlemen

..Next Time You Visit Arundel Why Not Call In A Speak  Directly to Me David Mattey About Gold Diamond, Sovereigns,Half Sovereigns, Rings, Bangles, Jewellery ,Watches,Emeralds,Topaz,Garnets ,Ruby,Wrist Watches ,Pocket Watches,15 ct ,9ct, 18ct  Or Call Us Now On

01903-884602 .

Vintage cash Sussex .

Vintage cash Sussex.

Vintage Cash Sussex.

We Buy your old Collectables And Precious Vintage  Items.

We Offer The No Nonsense Solution And Provide Immediate Cash In Advance .

Simply Upload A Group Picture of Your Valuables And Items Of Interest.

 Once We Have Viewed Your Pictures We Will Provide An Offer And Issue Payment. 

Vintage Cash Sussex Is A Locally Operated Service Aimed At Those Who Live Within Range Of Arundel..

All Our Dealings Are Both Fare And Transparent.

If You Have Had An Auctioneer Value Your  Items Remember We Will Pay 100% Of Their Suggested Reserve Prices..

Why Not Call Us Today And Make An Appointment ?..

 

Commando dagger prices

The Commando Dagger or fighting knife has a double edged blade.

The FS Knife was developed by William Fairbairn and Eric Sykes based on concepts which the two men conceived  prior to World War II whilst  serving in the Shanghai Police.

The fighting knife was made famous during World War II when it was issued to the British Commandos, Airborne Forces, the SAS, Home guard,  and many other units the issuing was most widespread in anticipation of the  Normandy landings .

A weapon with a tapering blade optimised for thrusting.

The F-S knife is capable of being used to inflict slash cuts  when its cutting edges are sharpened . The Wilkinson Sword Company produced the knife with minor pommel and grip variations.

The F-S dagger is largely associated with the British commandos and the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and Marine Raiders they based their issued knife on the Fairbairn-Sykes), among other special forces / clandestine / raiding units. It features in the insignia of the British Royal Marines, the Belgian Commandos, the Dutch Commando Corps, founded in the UK during World War II, the Australian 1st Commando Regiment and 2nd Commando Regiment, and the United States Army Rangers, both founded with the help of the British Commandos.

The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division who landed on Juno Beach on “D” Day and  the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion who jumped and fought there carried FS daggers .

The first batch of fifty F-S fighting knives were produced in January 1941 by Wilkinson Sword Ltd after Fairbairn and Sykes had travelled to their factory from the Special Training Centre at Lochailort in November 1940 to discuss their ideas for a fighting knife.The F-S fighting knife remains in production because of continued use in hand-to-hand combat situations around the world. The F-S fighting knife was designed exclusively for surprise attack and fighting, with a slender blade that can easily penetrate a rib cage. The vase handle grants precise grip, and the blade’s design is especially suited to its use as a fighting knife. Fairbairn’s rationale is in his book Get Tough! (1942).  “There is no more deadly weapon than the knife” in close quarter combat . In choosing a knife there are two important factors to bear in mind: balance and enthusiasm. The Fairbairn-Sykes was produced in several patterns. First pattern knives have a 6.5 in (17 cm) blade with a flat area, or ricasso, at the top of the blade which was not present on the original design and the presence of which has not been explained by the manufacturers, under the S-shaped cross guard. Second-pattern knives have a slightly longer blade (just less than 7 in (18 cm)), 2 in (5.1 cm)-wide oval cross guard, knurled pattern grip, and rounded ball, and may be stamped “ENGLAND” (a US legal requirement when importing the surplus knives after WWII, as they had to show the country of origin) on the handle side of the cross guard. Some may also be stamped with a “Broad Arrow” /|\ British issue mark and a number (e.g., 21) on the opposite handle side of the cross guard. Third-pattern knives also have a similarly sized seven-inch blade, but the handle was redesigned to be a ringed grip. This ringed grip is reputed to have distressed one of the original designers as it unbalanced the weapon and made harder to hold when wet, but it was used by the manufacturers as it was simple to produce and could be cast from a cheaper and more plentiful alloy instead of using up scarce quantities of brass stock which were, of course, required for ammunition casings and other such vital applications. William Rodgers, as part of the Egginton Group, now also produce an all-black “sterile” version of the knife, which is devoid of any markings showing maker for NATO use. The length of the blade was chosen to give several inches of blade to penetrate the body after passing through the 3 in (7.6 cm) of the thickest clothing that was anticipated to be worn in the war, namely that of Soviet greatcoats. Later production runs of the F-S fighting knife have a blade length that is about 7.5 in (19 cm). In all cases the handle had a distinctive foil-like grip to enable a number of handling options. Many variations on the F-S fighting knife exist in regards to size of blade and particularly of handle. The design has influenced the design of knives throughout the many decades since its introduction. Copies[edit] Because of the success of the Fairbairn-Sykes Knife in World War II and in the wars in Korea and Vietnam, many companies made their own versions of the F-S fighting knife, such as the 1966 Gerber Mark II. Almost two million of the British knives were made. Early production runs were extremely limited and demand was high, with many British troops attempting to buy their own. OSS version[edit] Representation of the knife used by the OSS with its distinctive scabbard. Collection of the CIA Museum. The OSS Stiletto was a double-edged knife based on the Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife. It was so admired that the US military created several other fighting knives based on it. The US Office of Strategic Services’s knife manufacturing bid was approximately one-fifteenth of the British equivalent, but the US version of the knife, manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark, of New Britain, Connecticut was improperly tempered and inferior to the British F-S Fighting Knife in materials and workmanship. Its reputation suffered accordingly.[3] A total of 20,000 units of the OSS version were produced. The OSS dagger was officially replaced in service in 1944 by the US M3 Fighting Knife.[6] The scabbard for the OSS Stiletto looks like a pancake spatula but this is because of the design so that can be worn high or low on the belt, or angled either left or right. In theory this gave a very adaptable mounting system, but the sheet metal was like a knife itself, especially to a parachutist. Other knives by Fairbairn[edit] General Robert T. Frederick of the Devil’s Brigade (First Special Service Force) is credited with a similar weapon, the “V-42 Commando Knife” V-42 Stiletto, itself a derivation of the F-S design. The V-42 was manufactured by W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. in the US circa 1942-43 and is distinguished mainly by its markings and the presence of a small, scored indentation for the wielder’s thumb, to aid in orienting the knife for thrusting. Fairbairn has been given full or partial credit for the Smatchet and several other fighting knives.