Auction Services Tamlyn and Sons have have been auctioneers since 1878 when William Henry Tamlyn Auctioned Ships and cargo at Bridgwater Docks. The firm has now grown to be one of the leading regional auctioneers and valuers in the South West. Operating from our saleroom in Bridgwater we now offer buyers and sellers the complete range of auction services, combining established local knowledge with over fifty years of Auction experience. Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Free Valuations & Advice Every Thursday morning 9am - 1pm at the Bridgwater salerooms First and third Wednesday of every month at The Kildare Lodge Hotel, Minehead. Regular monthly valuation mornings at the offices of Abbot & Frost, Burnham on Sea See press for details of any "Specialist" advisory days at these venues Advice For Vendors The charge for selling lots at auction is 15% (+ VAT at the standard rate) All lots are insured while awaiting sale on the premises, for which a charge of 1% (+ VAT at the standard rate) of the hammer price is charged. Cheques and detailed statements are sent out to vendors 7 days after the sale date. Advice for Purchasers All purchases are subject to a 15% (+ VAT at the standard rate) Buyers Premium on the hammer price. Payment: Debit cards, Credit cards (a charge of 3% + VAT will be added to credit card payments), Cheques (large amounts will need to be cleared before goods can be removed from the saleroom), Cash up to £10,000. Postage & Packing Tamlyns will endeavour to pack and post small, non-fragile items via Royal Mail Special Delivery (maximum insurance value £2,500). However, for larger and more delicate lots, we use Mailboxes of Taunton who offer an efficient service at reasonable cost. Mailboxes contact number is 01823 322263. Collection & Storage Buyers please note that lots must be paid for and cleared from the auction rooms by 3 days after the sale date. Unless we have agreed alternative arrangements with you, there will be a charge of £5 per lot per day for every day after the 3 days that we have to store an item.