Bidder Reviews for Lyon & Turnbull (49)
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JianpingMülheim An Der Ruhr, DE
Apr 09, 2024
![FAMILLE ROSE SNUFF BOTTLE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/320325/172143406_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
DavidPhiladelphia, PA
Jan 07, 2024
![PARQUETRY AND WALNUT COUNTRY HOUSE POST BOX 19TH CENTURY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/307849/164470292_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
NipingChappaqua, NY
Nov 30, 2023
Beautiful items and responsive auction team
Beautiful items and responsive auction team. Mail Boxes Etc Mayfair was wonderful.
![TWO PURPLE AND BLACK-OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/305384/163145278_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
ChristopherCharlotte, NC
Nov 14, 2023
Auction and item all good, needs in-house shipping or more options
I won three panels of rare vintage William Morris fabric from Turnbull & Lyon. All went well in terms of the auction and payment, no issues. However, arranging the shipment of these panels from the UK to the US leaves something to be desired. Many auction houses now offering in-house shipping (excepting certain large items such as furniture) but L & T does not-yet-hopefully they will soon. I was left with one option, MBE Edinburgh, to pick up and ship. I feel the rate was at least 3x what it should have been but I had no other options. I might bid with L & T again with careful consideration regarding shipping cost, perhaps only small items. More (reasonable) shipping options are needed for international shipment.
![WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. THREE 'PEACOCK & DRAGON' PANELS, CIRCA 1880](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/302826/161505107_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
PaulSewickley, PA
Oct 10, 2023
Outstanding experience with the people in Scotland.
Ruth Davis and her team went above and beyond to make sure that I was able to secure my purchase and ship my item safely to the states.
![Percossi Papi: An enamel and gem-set cross pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/301066/160377097_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JoeToronto, CA
Sep 18, 2023
In heaven
Very happy and very lucky I should say. Great communication between me and the auction house in being 20, 000 miles apart.
![ENGLISH FOUR STAINED GLASS DESIGNS, CIRCA 1890](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/262196/136876564_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
zoeSan Mateo, CA
Sep 05, 2023
CheyneyWeston, CT
Aug 08, 2023
Great experience with Lyon & Turnbull
Beautiful ring won at auction. Shipping took a while but was delayed at customs, no fault of the auction house.
![A gem-set dress ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/292550/155119892_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
GuanghaiEdina, MN
Jun 06, 2023
![CHINESE IMARI TEAPOT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/286384/151377689_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
DavidChicago, IL
Jun 05, 2023
Superlative Auction House
The quality of the pre and post auction accommodations this auction house gives you is second to none. Everything from photography in situ to patience in having items shipped to post auction coordination of shipment has been superlative. Few auction house are as thorough, as courteous and as knowledgable as L & T. Coupled with exquisite and unique offerings, you cannot go wrong here.
![SERGE CHERMAYEFF (1900-1996) (ATTRIBUTED DESIGNER) FOR WARING & GILLOWS (ATTRIBUTED MAKER) ART DECO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/262196/136877215_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
EdwardLake Forest, IL
May 10, 2023
![GLASGOW SCHOOL PAIR OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, CIRCA 1900](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/283251/149470819_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
KevinNottingham, GB
Mar 13, 2023
![§PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH 1881-1973) JEUNE PEINTRE A SON CHEVALET, FROM LE GÔUT DU BONHEUR -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/272547/142992931_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
LindaSimpsonville, SC
Feb 27, 2023
![BESSIE BAMBER (BRITISH FL.1900-1910) PLAYING IN THE STRAW](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/275802/144905292_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JayVirginia City, MT
Feb 02, 2023
Shipping is Complicated and Expensive
Payment for the purchases is at the mercy of their judgement about the proper exchange rate, and the shipping had to be arranged entirely on my own. Their recommendation was for a white-gloved team to pick up three posters and ship them and was going to cost almost twice as much as the posters-over a thousand dollars! The shipperI used was still expensive primarily because they required a wire transfer which for international routing incurred a substantial bank fee. The posters are great but the auction company’s conduct and England’s export taxes and the extortionistic shipping rates and policies I won’t do business with them again.
![Gustav Jahn (1879-1919) Murau, Murtal-Bahn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/272541/143109571_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
EricWilmette, IL
Dec 10, 2022
The good one Auction house
Great stuffs, a very smooth business transaction. Will buy again. Thanks
![BLUE AND WHITE 'IMMORTALS' VASE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/259726/135148236_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
LloydCedar, MN
Nov 17, 2022
One of the most helpful auction houses.
The bidding and post auction went very smoothly. The only issue was on my end. I had to contact my bank and change my Visa card for international use. Both Lyon & Turnbull and Crown Art shipping were great, the object arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
![René Lalique (French 1860-1945) GEORGETTE BOX, NO. 45](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/262946/137354571_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JeffNew Harmony, UT
Nov 02, 2022
![HANNS ANKER (1873-1950) DER MORGEN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/262196/136877117_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RichardLakewood, OH
Oct 27, 2022
Good experience!
Overseas buyer. The staff was helpful with questions, and the shipping suggestion worked well too.
![SHAPLAND & PETTER, BARNSTAPLE ARTS & CRAFTS LOG BOX, CIRCA 1900](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/241853/125737753_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RaymondSarasota, FL
Oct 08, 2022
Beautiful items
All aspects of the transaction were handled professionally and in a timely manner. Lyon and Turnbull's decorative arts post 1860 is second to none!
![ENGLISH PAIR OF ARTS & CRAFTS EMBROIDERED CUSHIONS, THE EMBROIDERY CIRCA 1900](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/249946/130095453_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
AlexanderGainesville, FL
May 30, 2022
Be aware of shipping costs
The item received and was as described. Shipping costs by approved shipper were outrageous. I would bid with this auction house, but I would not bid very high on anything due to extremely high shipping costs.
![PATINATED BRONZE VASE WITH MIXED METAL ACCENTS MEIJI PERIOD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/245477/127396432_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
FredericDurham, NC
Mar 30, 2022
accurate description of lots, excellent after auction customer service
this was my first experience of dealing with Lyon and Turnbull, the on-line registration was easy, I used live bidding as well as absentee bids. Invoicing was swift (always a plus from my point of view) and arranging for my won items to be sent down to the London office smooth. Wonderful service from all, whether on the phone or in person.
![An amethyst and seed pearl brooch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/236694/123148358_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
DavidHillsborough, CA
Feb 09, 2022
![SARAH SZE (AMERICAN 1969-) FUNNY FEELING - 2004](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/230810/119525600_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RaymondMorristown, NJ
Dec 14, 2021
![MEDIEVAL HERALDIC PENDANT / LIVERY BADGE LIKELY ITALY,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/224875/116240217_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
FrankForest Hills, NY
Nov 01, 2021
![AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR MID 18TH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/217398/112163033_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
FrankForest Hills, NY
Oct 27, 2021
Incredibly satisfying to deal with
Wonderful and very professional auction service. Will be back soon again and again.
![HOARE (BRITISH TWENTIETH CENTURY) CAERNARFON CASTLE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/220067/113212326_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
TalRamat Hasharon, IL
Oct 22, 2021
![Chronographe Suisse: a gentleman's wrist watch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/216179/111205306_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
ChuiPortland, OR
Sep 05, 2021
![DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/204535/103738316_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
zhouDalian, CN
Aug 02, 2021
zhangJinan, CN
Jul 26, 2021
The auction house misrepresented the conditions
The auction house misrepresented the conditions, was dishonest, untrustworthy, and apparently the old restoration turned out to be the result of shipping, suggesting that people shouldn't buy from him.
![FAMILLE ROSE LOBED TEAPOT DAOGUANG MARK](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/204535/103738426_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
StanleyVienna, VA
Jun 29, 2021
A very trustworthy auction house.
I bid throug Live Auctions and the wrong address was shown. This auction house did not just accept but contacted me to ensure the address was correct. It was not, so I was able to give them my UK address and they arranged packing and posting. I would not hesitate to bid at this auction again and highly recommend them.
FedericoSassari, IT
Jun 10, 2021
Perfect artwork. Impeccable auction house.
Great expertise of the art experts at this auction house. They attributed the three works to Edina Altara and got it right. The works have been certified by the artist's archives as authentic. There are also vintage photos while the painter is painting them. Congratulations, excellent work.
![EDINA ALTARA (ITALIAN 1898-1983) (ATTRIBUTED TO) PANEL,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/200023/101188859_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
VladislavHedemora, SE
May 26, 2021
Bad shipper recommended
No problem in communication with the auction house, but the recommended shipper, who packed the item and sent it further, was extremely bad choice. High prices with an inadequate packaging has resulted in completely broken item, value over 1000 pounds. Never will purchase from this auction house again!
![ERNST BARLACH (1870-1938) FOR MEISSEN 'SCHWEBENDER](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/198759/100447801_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
TakashiMachida-shi, JP
May 12, 2021
![DAUM FRÈRES, NANCY PAINTED CAMEO GLASS VASE, CIRCA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/198759/100447164_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
williamPayson, AZ
May 12, 2021
they sold a very damaged piece without describing its condition
beware, beware bbeware. they sell items that are damaged
![LESLIE HARRADINE (1887–1965) FOR ROYAL DOULTON](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/198759/100447542_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Yve Leigh-on-sea, GB
Mar 16, 2021
![Dickens, Charles Nicholas Nickleby](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/192556/97450987_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
AustinBristol, GB
Mar 15, 2021
![VICTORIAN WALNUT CHAISE LONGUE 19TH CENTURY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/191969/96740244_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
PaoloAllschwil, CH
Nov 30, 2020
JohnSanta Fe, NM
Oct 08, 2020
Reliable, efficient service and prompt delivery
In my experience with Lyon & Turnbull I’ve been consistently impressed with their accurate item descriptions, prompt responses to inquires or questions, easy payment and quick deliveries.
Coco Mount Maunganui, NZ
Oct 05, 2020
![A diamond set bar brooch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/177572/89383914_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
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