How Does The Antique Trade Work ?

The most common rout that an antique items takes from a private seller to an investor is as follows.

An object that we describe as “Item A” is sent off to auction where is guaranteed to be sold on a set day .. The object is “Knocked down ” to a buyer at the hammer price of £100

after about one month the vendor with receive a payment of £75 .. Back on auction day the buyer pays the Hammer price of £100 plus an additional fee of £30 .

“Item A” is much more likely to have been acquired by a dealer than an end user . “Item A ” will now probably be re offered on Ebay or a specialist website .

The dealer’s asking price for “Item A ” is likely to be £300-£400 and if they a patient they will find a collector or even another dealer who believes a greater price can be asked . How could the original seller achieved a better return than the £75?.

We live in an age where information is at everybody’s fingertips . Had the original seller taken time to research just what specialist websites were asking for items similar to “Item A ” then an email sent to a specialist would have resulted in on offer to buy directly.

Selling in a general auction is a democratic, transparent option favoured when dealing with diseased estates . Traditionally in less enlightened times the auction provided pleasant surprises. Given that generally people were not enlightened achieving a return of £75 for “Item A ” would have been welcome news .

Today it is better to first approach then sell to dedicated professionals. At Arundel Antique Buyers we rely entirely from buying directly . The chances are that we have customers who have travelled from abroad on any given day. In areas such as militaria we are well known in the collecting community. Please call if you wish to learn more about our services .

01903-884602

Victorian Jewellery Buyers Arundel.

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In the recent scramble to melt down items for the precious metal many fine examples of Victorian jewellery have been destroyed ..

Here in Arundel High Street we are a resource for specialist collectors who remain loyal to the charms of Victorian jewellery .

If you have Jewellery from any period we are happy to advise you that the scrap price is lower than the object value of your Heirlooms .

David Mattey of Arundel Antique Buyers.com is an experienced buyer of period jewellery . If you wish to learn more about what you have and its worth please make contact via email davidmatteybuyer@gmail.com or telephone to arrange an appointment. O1903884602 ..

By suppling a group image of the contents of a jewellery box David will provide a free assessment or make an offer if required . All appraisals are undertaken with discretion and confidentiality ,David Mattey has worked as buyer and provided valuations at many regional events organised by Barns of Bond street.

Our international clientele include noted Jewellery collectors . We will always endeavour to provide the best possible service for sellers.

old Palladium Platinum Rhodium Silver
Precious metal alloys Britannia silver Colored gold Crown gold Electrum Shakudō Shibuichi Sterling silver Argentium sterling silver Tumbaga
Base metals Brass Bronze Copper Nickel silver (alpac(c)a) Mokume-gane Pewter Pinchbeck Stainless steel Titanium Tungsten
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Organic gemstones Abalone, Amber, Ammolite, Copal ,Coral Precious coral Black coral Ivory Jet Nacre Operculum Pearl Tortoiseshell
Other natural objects Bezoar Bog-wood Ebonite (vulcanite) Gutta-percha Hair Shell jewelry Spondylus shell Toadstone

Arundel Jewellery services Call 01903-8884602

David Mattey has traded from his Arundel high street store for seven years . Prior to this David acted as regional buyer and valuer for the bond street jewellers “Barns” David has handled most brands of Gentleman’s luxury wrist watches and is well versed in the collectors antique jewellery market . By electing to sell directly to a dedicated professional you might just be making the correct decision. Traditionally Auctioneers were the first port of call for those wishing to sell Antiques .

Arundel Jewellery services

Today with access to information at everybody’s fingertips, who really needs an auctioneer ? After all by charging both the seller and buyer you will loose half of the pie !.. Yes commission charged to the seller and buyer coupled with VAT equates to 50% of the total figure paid being lost .

David Mattey has investors and collectors waiting for gold ,diamond and gem set jewellery . Why not contact David today and receive a free consultation .. There is never any pressure for you to sell to us, or to anybody else for that matter . David Mattey will inspect what you have and provide informed decisions and cash offers .

Art Dealers In The South Of England Call 01903-884602

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The Amy M Gallery is in the centre of Arundel High Street . Arundel castle and the picturesque town attracts thousands of international visitors each year. At the Amy M Gallery we are interested in acquiring original oil paintings from all periods . On display is a volume oil paintings by contemporary artists with prices ranging from £300 up to £7000. If you are considering selling or investing in art we welcome contact from you by telephone or Email Message.. David Mattey will answer all enquiries promptly and provides offers free of charge .. Telephone 01903-884602 Or message davidmatteybuyer@gmail.com .