Valuations and values

Insurance replacement

This is the most common valuation and is based on replacing an item either with the same or an equivalent piece. It includes VAT and is typically the retail price at the time of the valuation. This can take into account location and type of business an item was purchased from. The valuation may be based on creating a piece to an original design.

Probate

A price based on the articles to be sold after the death of the owner
This is a lower price than insurance and reflects the condition of the piece.

Our costs

INSURANCE
–1.5% + VAT of the value of the item or items. There is a minimum charge of £20.00 + VAT

PROBATE
– 3% + VAT of the value of the item or items. There is a minimum charge of £25.00 + VAT