In reference to the VAT discussion this is from a Christie's auction in 2001:

Special Notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate. http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=2103139

Last edited by AmarilloMike; 12/20/11 06:18 PM.

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