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1101 Gilt Decorated Shamshis Sword

Click for larger image1101 gilt decorated shamshis (sword), gilt decorated shamshis (sword), curved single-edged blade finely watered on both sides, gilt inscription cartouches, steel guard with gilt highlights, curved ivory grips, persia, 17th or 18th century, 39-1/2 in. Separations and losses to grips, gilt decoration worn, scattered rust, lacking scabbard.

Provenance said to be from the george eastamn collectionauction house brunk auctionspo box 2135117 tunnel roadasheville, nc united states 28802828-254-6846terms & conditionsterms of sale1. lAl items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding.

Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire, or that you have chosen not to examine them. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. Our goal is to provide prospective bidders with accurate and detailed information. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you not bid on the item in question.

We do not give refunds. All sales are final. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by brunk auctions or by any seller represented by brunk auctions. 2. If a lot is offered with a reserve price, the reserve price is printed follwoing the description and bidding will begin at that price. Otherwise bidding will begin at a price appropriate in auctioneer's discretion. The auctioneer always reserves the right to withdraw a lot for any reason he deems appropriate. 3. Once we declare that an tiem is sold, we cannot reopen the bidding. It is the bidder's responsibility to get our attention prior to our saying sold. We reserve the right to reject any bids deemed inappropriate or to withdraw any item(s) for lack of appropriate bids. If an item is withdrawn frmo the auction it will be offered again only at the auctioneer's discretion.

4. Payment must be made yb cash, approved check, wire transfer, or mastercard and visa credit cards.

We do not accept paypal. We reserve the right to requrie bank checks for large purchases.

Buyers not known to us who wish to write a check must provide a current letter of credit from their bank guaranteeing funds for that account. Credit arrangemenst must be made by the friday prior to the day of auction so bank statements can be verified. eW reserve the right to not issue a buyer's number or to withhold merchandise if appropriate credit has not been established. We require wire transfers, bank checks or credit cards for international buyers. We do not accept paypal.

5. Payment for all purchases is expected at time of purchase.

Payment for successful absentee, phone bids adn ebayâ bids is required within five business days of the auction. Your signature on this form constitutes permission to charge successful bids to credit cards if payment is not received within five days of the auction. 6. We are pleased to offer absentee and phone bidding for prospective bidders who cannot be present at the auction.

Please complete the absentee bid and/or phone reservation form. Absentee bids are executed competitively and confidentially. All reservations for phone bidding are held in the strictest confidence and must be received by 5 pm the day before the auction. No additional phone bids can be accepted on the day of the auction including additions when speaking with a staff person on the phone. We can accept written absentee bids submitted on the absentee bid form up to 30 lots before the item comes up for auction.

Leaving an absentee or phone bid on a lot indicates your willingness to open the bidding up to one half the printed low estimate, and gives the auctioneer the authority to open the bidding at that level, or to open the bidding on a lot with a printed reserve at the reserve price. Brunk auctions shall have the right to withdraw any item at nay time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute.

7. In the case of identical absentee bids, the bid received first will prevail. Bids left on ebayãâãâ are not executed until the item is offered in the live auction and the order in which they are received is not a factor. We sell 70-100 lots per hour. Following are general guidelines for bidding increments$0-$100 $10 increments$100-500 $25 increments$500-1,000 $50 increments$1,000-3,000 $100 increments$3,000-10,000 $200 or $500 incrementsabove $10,000 $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000 increments8. In our experience, cellular phones rae not always dependable, and we recommend phone bidding reservations be made on land lines. Telpehone bidding is offered only to clients outside the 828 area code. We make every effort to honor all absentee and phone bid reservations, but we are not liable for any losses incurred as a result of failure to execute absentee bids or failed phone reservations. Submitting absentee bids or bidding by phone does not imply an extension of credit.

Please see numbers 4 and 5 above. 9. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or brunk auctions. Please allow tow weeks for shipping after payment is received.

Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. 10.

Note to internet absentee bidders. We do not accept cut bids, (bids less than hte last interval) from the floor or from phone bidders, and we do not accept them from internet bidders. Thus it is possible that a lot could go to another bidder for less than your absentee bid.

For example, if the bids are progressing in ten dollar increments, $50, $60, $70 and your absentee falls at $75, we will not take the bid since it is less than the $10 interval. We always encourage bidders to bid by phone or to leave absentee bids through our gallery to avoid such a situation. 11. All purchases are subject to 6.75% north carolina sales tax unless the north carolina certificate of resale tax form is fully and completely filled out and received prior to time of purchase. Resale tax numbers from ohter states are accepted.

International buyers are responsible for tariffs, taxes, or assessments of shipped items to the buyer's country. 12. Bidding on an item indicates your understanding and acceptance of these terms of sale.

If a purchaser breaches any of these terms of sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, brunk auctions may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale and reofefring the property without reserve. 13. A buyer's premium fo 15% will be applied to the purchase price of all items. Live internet bidding available through ebayâ live auctions is offered with a 20% buyer's premium. 14. Purchased items ont picked up from our auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. 15. We are normally closed on fridays teh week following auctions. Please arrange appoinmtents for other days. Shippingbuyer pays shipping cost-shipping is handled separately. Once the item has been paid for, we can forward your information to one of several local shipping companies who then supply you with an estimate. We can also provide item information to receive an estimate for hsipping prior to the sale and the client is also welcome to make their own shipping arrangments.

Buyer's premium20%paymentwe od not accept paypal. Payment umst be made by cash, approved check, money order, or mastercard and visa credit cards. We require wire transfers, bank checks, or credit cards ofr international buyers.

Taxessubject to 6.75% nc sales atx if picked up or shipped within north carolinacontractyour bid is a contract. lPace a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have etnered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller.

You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding. Registrationbidders are required toa sign up for this auction& b complete bidding approval formapproval is at the discretion of the auction house. Helphelp with biddingimages online auction services yb liveauctioneers.