Additional information

• Auction information

  This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

  Buyers' Obligations

  ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

  If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.

  Buyers' Premium and Charges

  For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:

  Buyer's Premium Rates
  27.5% on the first £20,000 of the hammer price;
  26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £20,000 up to and including £700,000;
  20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
  and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.

  VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.

  Payment Notices

  For payment information please refer to the sale catalogue.

  Shipping Notices

  For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

• Lot Symbols

  *	Import low rate
  	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.

• Related Departments

  • Scientific Instruments

• Auction Viewings

  London, Knightsbridge

  17 April 2011, 11:00 - 13:00 BST

  18 April 2011, 09:00 - 16:30 BST

  19 April 2011, 09:00 - 12:00 BST

• Conditions of Sale

  View Conditions of Sale