Lot # : 642 - Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, AND ARE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS - Conditions - If condition is not mentioned in a catalogue listing, this does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC will be pleased to provide a condition report for any lot on request. Most of the items we sell are OLD and will have imperfections pursuant to age. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire or that you have chosen not to examine them. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you have an expert examine the lot for you or do not bid on the item in question. Bidding on these items is acceptance of these terms. Lots are available for inspection prior to any sale and are for your convenience to satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a lot. Please make appointment 307.287.0744 . You are strongly advised to examine in person any lot on which you may bid, or have it examined on your behalf. If there is any uncertainty to any lot, we recommend you do not bid on the item in question. There are no refunds. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC prides itself on bringing quality fresh to market items. We do not and will not deal in reproductions. We DO NOT misrepresent the age or authenticity and we are always available to discuss the descriptions provided in the catalog. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: By registering to participate in a Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC auction thru any bidding service offered by us (whether present in person, by agent, by telephone or absentee bid, or through a live internet connection), you fully understand and expressly agree to the following terms and conditions, along with the agreement to be so bound. If a purchaser breach’s any of these Terms of Sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale and reoffering the property without reserve. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Wyoming: Any bidder who registers thru one of our bidding platforms, (online, in house, absentee) must register their name, mailing address, and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Discover, Visa or MasterCard. 1. All 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. Please contact our auction house to set up a time where both parties can meet and observe. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to authenticity, age, condition, materials, or any other feature of items being sold. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to identify any defects but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. Coins - Cheyenne Auctioneers LLC will not be held responsible for a consigner’s handwritten condition report or price description written on any protective coin holder case/sleeve. We take High-Definition photographs of both sides of a coin. Each coin has a Starting bid of $2.50, Bidder's are encouraged to make they're own Value/Grade Judgment's by either inspecting online or in person and bid appropriately. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All items in the catalog are sold as described. On Line Buyer(s) have the right to rescind the sale under the following conditions: A written condition report was requested and received by the Auctioneer, 48 hours prior to the auction start, and the description is, in any material respect, inaccurate, or if the physical condition of the property materially differs from what was described, the Buyer has paid for the lot within 3 days of the sale, Buyer has arranged and paid for shipping within 10 days of payment for the Lot, and the Buyer provides notice of intent to return the item within forty-eight hours following receipt of the property and buyer returns the property to the Seller within ten (10) days of receiving the property in the same condition it was sold. Any buyer requesting an extension on payment terms will not be allowed to return any purchased lots for any reason. All shipping costs, duties, tariffs and /or other expenses incurred are non-refundable. At no time shall Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC be held liable for more than the fee amount earned from the consignor of the disputed lot if the buyer does not meet all of the requirements stated. This guarantee is only valid to the original buyer. Any item(s) being returned must be in the same condition as when purchased. Discrepancies of description shall be decided by mutually agreed experts in the field. Any disputes regarding authenticity must be in writing by a reputable source (field expert) and is at the expense of the purchaser. Additional information applicable to this Sale may also be set in our catalog, on our web site, or announced during the sale without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review the information. In registering to bid at any Sale, you agree to the applicable Bid Conditions and all items are sold As Is, Where Is, with all Faults. Using any of our online Bidding services is entirely at your own risk. Access to and use of Online Bidding is dependent upon, among other things, the availability of the internet and the speed and quality of internet connections. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC encourages bidders to attend Sales in person whenever possible. Our goal is to provide prospective bidders with accurate and detailed information. All items are described to the best of our knowledge, however neither Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC nor its Consignor makes any warranties or representations express or implied with respect to such property as to the physical condition, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, medium, period, origin, or estimated value of any lot sold. All measurements and weights are approximate. The absence of any reference to the condition of property does not imply perfect or imperfect condition. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, whether made in the catalogue, advertisement, bill of sale or remarks by staff or the auctioneers, shall be considered a warranty representation or assumption of liability. Any reliance on any such content, advice, statement, or other information shall be at your sole risk. Catalogs, including on-line catalogs and brochures are guides only and are based on information from sources believed to be reliable, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed or warranted. The Auctioneer will not be liable for any errors or omissions to the catalogue descriptions. Photographs posted to the on line bidding websites may have had size modifications for display purposes. Estimated selling prices posted are for general information only and are not appraisals of value. The actual selling price of an item may be higher or lower. All weights and measurements are approximate. Any announcements and addendums prior to the auction take precedence over the description in the catalog. Conditions (If condition is not mentioned in a catalogue listing, this does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC will be pleased to provide a condition report for any lot on request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Most of the items we sell are OLD and will have imperfections pursuant to age. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire to or that you have chosen not to examine them. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you have an expert examine the lot for you or PLEASE DO NOT BID on the item in question. Bidding on these items is acceptance of these terms. Lots are available for inspection prior to any sale by request, and is for your convenience to satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a lot. You are strongly advised to examine in person any lot on which you may bid or have it examined on your behalf before any Sale at one of our auction previews. If there is any uncertainty to any lot we recommend you do not bid on the item in question. There are no refunds. 2. As used in these conditions of sale, the term "final bid" means the highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer and the term "purchase price" means the sum of the final bid plus the premium payable by the buyer and sales tax if applicable. 3. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to cancel any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute. In the event of any dispute after the sale, Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC records of final sale will be conclusive. Internet bidders should be aware that auction floor bids (if Applicable) taken by the Auctioneer always supersede bids taken online, therefore it is often necessary for Internet bidders to bid again to have the contending bid on any particular item. 4. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any lot before the sale. The record of sale kept by the auction house will be taken as final in the event of dispute. 5. DISPUTE BETWEEN BIDDERS: If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, bidding on line or in house, the auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot up for sale again and resell to the highest bidder. The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute. The purchaser assumes complete responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer. 6. Some lots may carry reserves or minimum selling prices. This is a figure set by the consignor and the auction house below which a lot will not be sold. Our auction house will execute the reserve bids. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate. Estimates are subject to change at any time prior to the offering of each lot. 7. We are pleased to offer on line, absentee and phone bidding for prospective bidders who cannot be present at the auction. An absentee bid form must be completed and faxed or emailed to our gallery. Absentee bids will be executed competitively and confidentially. All bids are held in the strictest confidence and must be received 24 hours prior to the auction. Leaving an absentee or phone bid on a lot indicates your willingness to open the bidding at one half the printed low estimate, and gives the auctioneer the authority to open the bidding at that level. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC shall have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute. In the case of identical absentee bids, the bid received first will prevail. Bidders are encouraged to submit absentee bids at least 24 hours prior to the auction. We reserve the right to pre-authorize credit card deposits. In bidding on line you acknowledge and agree that each bid submitted is irrevocable and cannot be amended or corrected, even if submitted in error and notified to us. You accept full liability for all bids submitted. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC will not be held responsible for any errors or failures, whether human or technology related, to accurately execute bids. WE ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN EXECUTING BIDS OR ANY ERRORS CONTAINED IN BIDS PLACED VIA AN ONLINE BIDDING SERVICE. 8. BIDDER'S INFORMATION - We sell 80 -100 lots per hour. A buyers premium will be applied to the purchase price of all auction items sold of 18%. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 9. Title of the offered lot shall pass to the buyer upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer and announcement by the auctioneer that the lot has been sold. The buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and shall pay the full purchase price. Cheyenne Auctioneers LLC Reserves the Right for family or friends to place bids in our online auctions and each will be held responsible to the same terms and buyers premiums. 10. No lot shall be removed from Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC possession until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price thereof. In addition to other remedies available by law, auction house reserves the right to impose a late charge of $10 per day on the purchase price if the buyer does not make payment in full in accordance with these conditions of sale. 11. Please note that lots containing ivory, tortoiseshell, or other animal materials may be subject to regulations imposed by the Endangered Species Act and by the United States Fish and Wildlife Department. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC will abide to all U.S. Laws and Regulations reguarding the sale of ivory or other endangered species. Some countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, and prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import these lots into another country. Buyer is responsible for any and all CITES permits. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC is not able to assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates and there is no guarantee that an export license or certificate can be obtained. All bidders agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of endangered species as a condition of the sale. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or license does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and obtaining to tile to the item.12. ALL FRAMES, GOLD GILT AND MIRRORS ARE SOLD AS IS. When selling oil lamps, the oil will be removed prior to shipping. All clocks and timepieces are sold as is, Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. 13. PAYMENT TERMS: During Registration all bidders agree that Invoices will be automatically charged within 24 Hrs. to the credit or debit card bidders put file. When registering for our auctions all bidders agree to allow Cheyenne Auctioneers LLC permission to proceed in a one time charge for the total amount of won auction items. ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE SETTLED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE AUCTION DATE! All payments must be made in US Funds. Payment shall be in money order, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, bank wire transfer (a fee will be charged for wire transfers or other transactions which will be the responsibility of the buyer). All overseas transactions or purchases of precious metals will be in check or wire transfer only. 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 arrangements must be made by the Friday prior to the day of auction so bank statements can be verified. We reserve the right to not issue a buyers number or to withhold merchandise if appropriate credit has not been established. We require wire transfers for international buyers For purchases including jewelry, coins, gold and silver. All payments should be made to Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC in U.S. Funds. We reserve the right to require bank checks for large purchases. Invoice(s) totals greater than $2,000.00 must be paid by Certified Check, Bank Check, or Wire Transfers (fees may apply). Acceptance of these terms through any bidding platform constitutes permission to charge successful bids to credit cards if payment is not received within five days of the auction. A service charge of $25.00 will be charged for any returned check.. A Wyoming State Sales Tax of 6.00% or Equivalent County Tax will be added to all final purchases. International buyers are responsible for tariffs, taxes or assessments of shipped items to the buyer’s country. ON-LINE BIDDERS: ITEMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE PICKED UP UNTIL AN INVOICE IS RECEIVED AND PAYED FOR VIA EMAIL OR IN PERSON. DELIVERY OF THE INVOICE COULD TAKE UP TO 2 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION. CHEYENNE AUCTIONEERS, LLC DOES OFFER A LOCAL LIMITED BLANKET WRAP DELIVERY SERVICE FOR A SMALL DELIVERY FEE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR GALLERY FOR MORE DETAILS. PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND INSURANCE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER, AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE. All property is to be packed, shipped or transported at the risk and expense of the Purchaser. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC has an in-house logistics & shipping department that will ship smaller items up to 20" In Length such as Clothing Items, Jewelry, Books Etc. as a convenience and a way for our clients to save on shipping fees. A handling fee of $8 Dollars will be added to your item’s cost of shipping and will be invoiced once you have submitted payment for your purchases. If you have purchased multiple items we can ship them together for a fee of $1 per additional item. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC will ship via USPS and is required to add insurance to any items over $100. Tracking #’s will be obtained and emailed to you. However, you are allowed to arrange for shipping on your own. We recommend Cheyenne Pack & Ship Located in Cheyenne Wyoming. They can be reached at (307) 632-9600. Please note choosing a shipper is your responsibility and is only a recommendation. We assume no responsibility once an item is picked up or dropped off at the shipper. A release form must be presented before any item can be authorized to leave our facility. International Buyers are solely responsible for shipping arrangements. Due to issues with Tracking packages overseas International Buyer will need to contact and arrange for shipping. WON ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUR AUCTION HOSE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. Items are stored at the risk of the Purchaser. A 24 hour notice is required for any items that are to be picked up or stop by during listed pick up hours. A STORAGE FEE OF $10.00 PER DAY WILL be assessed per item if not removed within the requested time, regardless of size and value of the lot(s). Unless prior arrangements have been made and agreed to. Any item left in our gallery for more than one Month, without making arrangements, will be considered abandoned. The item(s) will be sold, storage fees will be deducted and a check for the balance will be sent to the address we have on file. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS DUE TO SHIPPING. We assume no responsibility once an item is picked up by a shipper 14. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser, in addition to other remedies available to it by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price, Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC at its option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. 18. If we are prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the low auction estimate in the online catalog. 19. These terms and conditions of sale, as well as the respective rights and obligations of Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC and any purchasers or bidder at any sale of Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming. If there is anything relevant to this auction that you do not understand, please call our Gallery at 307-760-7417 and the Auctioneer or a member of his staff will assist you. Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC wants your auction experience to be comfortable, successful and fun. We are available Thursdays and Fridays 10:00-4:00 MST to answer any of your requests. You can also reach us anytime at cheyenneauctioneers@gmail.com. All photos and descriptions posted on the internet is the property of Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC and may be subject to US copy write laws. No photo or description may be used without written approval by Cheyenne Auctioneers, LLC. Use of these photos and descriptions may incur penalties. Subject to errors and omissions. Refunds are not accepted, all sales final. VEHICLE - Auction Terms & Conditions **DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PAY FOR THE ITEM** TERMS: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS-WHERE IS" WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITH NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. FURTHER. Any description or information given on a lot is not guaranteed, warranted, or assumed by Auctioneer, and Buyer must rely solely on his/her own inspection. Property is open to a thorough public inspection and bidders from off-site understand and acknowledge that he/she may not be able to inspect as well as if present, in person. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors. Auction Terms & Conditions **DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PAY FOR THE ITEM** TERMS: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS-WHERE IS" WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITH NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. FURTHER. Any description or information given on a lot is not guaranteed, warranted, or assumed by Auctioneer, and Buyer must rely solely on his/her own inspection. Property is open to a thorough public inspection and bidders from off-site understand and acknowledge that he/she may not be able to inspect as well as if present, in person. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors. PAYMENT, Buyer is to pay in full within (3) days of auction's end. If Buyer fails to pay in full when due, Buyer shall further be liable to the Auctioneer all sums unpaid as well as Auctioneer's collection costs, including but not limited to attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with Buyers non-payment. Buyer must pay for any item over $1500 by Wire Transfer (+ $25 Processing Fee), Cash, or Certified Bank Check, No personal checks will be accepted. ALL ITEMS UNDER $500.00 WILL BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD ONLY, A Certificate of Title will be transferred upon full payment. It shall be the responsibility of Buyer and The Seller to arrange a mutually agreeable time and location in which to complete all required paperwork. Sellers Information will be given after auction close. REMOVAL: If paid by Wire Transfer or Credit Card, Removal of the purchase will not occur until the funds are confirmed, VERIFIED PAID! All Purchases Must be removed within 7 Days of the auction close. All costs, Loading responsibility and risk of removal shall be borne by buyer. Please know the trailer size and weight requirements when picking up and loading heavy equipment, If Buyer wishes to have the purchases shipped, all shipping coordination/logistics and costs of same Must be pre-arranged and carried-out by the Buyer. If for any reason Buyer fails to remove any purchases within the time specified, the Auctioneer shall have the right but not the obligation, to resell, discard or remove said purchase at the Buyer's sole risk and expense, without waiving any rights that Auctioneer or Seller may have against the Buyer. Buyer shall be liable for all storage charges for any item(s) not removed within 10 days of sale and be assessed by auctioneer at a daily rate of $10.00 Per Day. Buyer is solely responsible for Loading & Transportation of any equipment won, Do not expect Seller or Auctioneer to load equipment for you. If Buyer fails to complete the purchase of any item pursant to these terms and conditions, any money deposited in part payment shall be first applied against Auctioneer's damages, including storage charges. In The event of resale, Buyer shall be held responsible for any deficit between the successful bid and the price for with the item was resold and charges arising from such resale and is not entitled to any portion of any amount received by resale. Buyer agrees to reimburse Auctioneer for any and all costs incurred, including its reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees, and court costs, which result from or are incurred due to Buyer's breach or attempted breach of these terms and Conditions. In Addition, Buyer agree to indemnify and hold Auctioneer harmless from all loss, cost, expense and other damage (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs),directly or indirectly sustained by the auctioneer or seller, arising from or related to Buyer's failure to comply with these terms.