Just a quickie........One thing to ALWAYS remember at auctions is that ALL auction companies twist the truth--some are better at concealing their truth-stretching capabilities than others. BUT ALL HAVE BEEN CAUGHT STRETCHING THE TRUTH.
So..........nope my candlesticks were not Matthew Boulton as they had been represented. The moment I picked them up, I knew the truth.
So I called one of the managers and suggested that he give me a credit for the sticks when I returned them on Tuesday........no problem.
Remember: It is buyer beware at auctions--best to preview everything before bidding; but that does not absolve the auctioneer from speaking the truth of an item.
Have a wonderful week-end....
Mary & Jones (and Cole)
Oh, and they are beautiful, you were absolutely right to call them on it though! Loving my gorgeous pillows Mary!!
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Karena
2013 Designer Series
I know.......fake does not work these days--unless it is Scalamandre silk Le Tigre or Il Leopardo velvet!
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Mary
I'm glad you were able to get a credit, Mary. Sometimes it is ignorance, oversight and/or dishonesty. Definitely wise to preview before bidding. Buyer beware, indeed.
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