Valuations
Mark Taylor is considered an authority on market values and clock authentication and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in these fields. There are various criteria that we need to know in order to determine the value of your clock or barometer, some of these criteria are: condition, mechanical complexity, maker, aesthetics, authenticity and market demand.
Whilst your item can be brought to our premises for appraisal or Mr. Taylor will be happy to visit your home, there is another method of valuation which is to use our unique Online Valuation Service. To use this service you will need to complete the form on the right as accurately as you can and include at least one picture. If the valuation is for insurance purposes then you should check with your insurer that an e-valuation will be acceptable to them. It is very important that you put as much information as you can and that photographs are added.
* THE COST OF EACH VALUATION FOR A SINGLE ITEM UP TO £6,000.00 IN VALUE, IS:
A. £36.00 INCLUSIVE OF V.A.T. FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE ADVISING YOU OF THE VALUE BASED ON THE INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE SUPPLIED OR:
B. £60.00 INCLUSIVE OF V.A.T. FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH VALUATION THAT INCLUDES A FULL DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ITEM, ON A CERTIFICATE AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION WE FEEL WILL BE HELPFUL FOR EXAMPLE, ABOUT THE MAKER.
If the value is over £6,000.00 we will contact you to advise you and take the additional fee (which is worked out on a pro-rata basis) before we complete the valuation.
The valuation will be sent to you by email and in pdf format if option B is selected, usually with 48 hours unless over a weekend. Please ensure that the email address you submit is correct and that you have made payment.
How to complete the e-Valuation form
The form on the right of the page is fairly straightforward to use. Most boxes have a drop-down menu with options for you to select but other boxes allow you to input all the information yourself such as 'Provenance'. Try to be near your item when completing the form and make it as accessible as possible to help you select the correct option.
Before clicking on the black 'SEND' button, certify that all the details you have given have been true, that you are the legal keeper of this item and you agree to M.C. Taylor's Terms and Conditions by ticking the small box.
If you are having trouble with some of the terms please see the help below:
The first details are yours such as name and email etc. and there is also a box for the type of valuation that you require: Insurance is what the clock must be insured for against loss or damage and reflects the full replacement value of your clock and reasonable agent's fees. Probate is the expected and immediate selling value at auction, on the open market - almost a 'Sell it now' value.
Case material.
This means what is the case made out of such as type of wood or brass or even gold plated. Ormolu is gold plated and usually you can tell because it won't have tarnished. If it has tarnished or you polish it then it is probably brass. If it is a black stone then it is probably Limestone. If the stone has colour or markings then it is probably Marble.
Finally.........Don't forget to make your payment either by PayPal or by contacting us to pay by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, cheque or cash.
A 'Salt box' verge escapement, fusee, English dial wall clock by Upjohn of Exeter. Circa 1790.
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