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At PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, we’ve specialised in the packing and international shipping of antiques for over 30 years. Our highly trained team is trusted by collectors, dealers, and auction houses to safely handle everything from antique furniture and vintage carpets to china, glassware, and full collections.
Whether you're shipping antiques within the UK or arranging international antique transport, we offer expert packing, secure handling, and tailored shipping solutions for items of all sizes and values. Just last year, our customers entrusted us with shipping antiques worth millions of pounds—each piece packed and protected with the utmost care.
We also provide added peace of mind through our optional loss and damage warranty, underwritten by one of the world’s most trusted antiques shipping insurers. This cover is available for any item value, whether your shipment is domestic or overseas.
With PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, you can trust that your valuable antiques, vintage pieces, and collectables will be shipped safely, securely, and professionally, every time.
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Always professional and full of experience. A special shout-out to Dave who in particular is always punctual and does packing to a very high standard. Thank you Click box for more
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I used PACK & SEND Salford Quays to ship artwork to and from USA previously and I was extremely happy with their service. More recently I sent two paintings to USA and PACK & SEND were excellent. If you want artwork packed and sent across the world safely and securely then I would strongly recommend PACK & SEND Click box for more
The service was excellent. I stayed in London for a month and needed to send the excess home. The gentleman that assisted me, walked me through the entire process and items arrived home before I did! I can't say enough about how great they are Click box for more
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Many thanks to the team at PACK & SEND (Hammersmith), who really pulled out the stops to get my delivery to me under a tight time frame. They kept me informed all the way from collection, packing and delivery and even followed up afterwards. A great service and excellent customer relations. Many thanks to all of you Click box for more
PACK & SEND Belfast East dealt efficiently with firstly collecting an antique flintlock musket from the auctioneers in Castlecomer Kilkenny, packing it expertly and sending it to me in the Channel Islands, with all correct paperwork for export. I received it in good condition yesterday. Friendly and efficient service throughout Click box for more
John and the team at the Lincoln office were very helpful, and my fragile item was very well packaged. They take great care and I am pleased that I used PACK & SEND Click box for more
We shipped multiple suitcases from London to USA and used PACK & SEND at Harrow. It was such an easy process and the staff there are very helpful. It was delivered right on time and without any hassles. Highly recommend this location for shipping needs Click box for more
Used PACK & SEND to transport a model ship built by my dad from UK to Canada. They custom built a crate, picked up the ship and delivered to my home in Canada. Impeccable service and easy to communicate with. Just brilliant Click box for more
I couldn't be happier with the assistance provided by PACK & SEND Oxford. They were prompt, efficient and went out of their way to help collect, package and send some items to Australia. Highly recommended. Many thanks again. Click box for more
If you want to talk to somebody about your specialist packaging and delivery requirements, call us on 0345 873 999 0
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At PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, we work with antique dealers, auction houses, museums, and private collectors to provide secure, expert shipping for antique furniture, china, glassware, and rare collectables. With over 30 years of experience, we understand the care, compliance, and attention to detail required when shipping valuable antiques internationally.
Our knowledgeable team will guide you through every stage—helping you choose the right packing method, advising on customs regulations, and selecting the most suitable service, whether it’s air freight, sea freight, or road transport.
Whether you’re shipping a single heirloom or an entire estate collection, we offer:
A personalised, professional approach
Fully managed export and import logistics
Tailored international antique shipping services to suit your budget and schedule
Our packing standards are second to none. We use:
Custom-made wooden crates built for strength and stability
Foam-in-place cushioning to absorb shock and vibration
Reinforced protection for fragile ceramics, ornate furniture, and vintage items
PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle is trusted to handle even the most fragile, large, awkward, or valuable (FLAV) pieces with total care.
BESPOKE PACKING SOLUTIONSWhether you’re shipping a single antique item or an entire collection of vintage furniture and collectables, PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle offers tailored packing and shipping solutions designed to protect fragile, valuable, and one-of-a-kind items during transit.
As specialists in antique packing, our Elephant and Castle service centre is equipped to build bespoke wooden crates to fit your items’ specific dimensions and fragility. We use high-quality plywood, MDF, or oriented strand board to construct durable crates that offer superior structural protection depending on the job.
Custom crating is ideal for:
Antique furniture removals
Fragile or heavy vintage items
Large or awkwardly shaped antiques
These crates reduce movement, absorb shock, and give added peace of mind when using domestic and international antique shipping services.
In addition to custom crates, we carry a wide selection of corrugated cartons and boxes in various sizes and board strengths. These are perfect for:
Smaller antique deliveries
Vintage items like china, books, and small collectables
Layered packaging, when combined with foam or void fill
Every package is built to withstand the demands of shipping, whether you’re moving antiques across the country or sending them overseas.
With PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, your antiques are packed professionally and securely, every time.
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At PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, we provide secure, specialist packing solutions for antiques, ensuring your fragile and valuable items are fully protected during transit. While we stock a wide range of pre-made cartons, we also create custom-made boxes to exact specifications when off-the-shelf options don’t meet your needs.
Our one-off corrugated cartons are built for strength and durability:
Sized precisely to your item
Reinforced at seams with glue and tape
Designed to withstand the rigours of antique shipping and transport
Whether you’re moving a small vintage item across London or shipping antique furniture cross country, our boxes provide reliable protection.
For maximum security, we offer our advanced Foam-In-Place packaging system—a popular choice for antique dealers and collectors who need to ship delicate or high-value items internationally.
This technique involves injecting a safe, non-reactive foam into a crate or box, which then expands around your item to create a custom contoured cushion. The result is a lightweight yet ultra-secure protective layer that absorbs:
Shock
Vibration
Compaction during freight
Our Foam-In-Place system can accommodate any shape or size, making it ideal for shipping vintage items, ceramics, antique glassware, or irregularly shaped collectables.
With PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle, your antiques ride in safety, without driving up shipping costs.
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Whether you’re an antique dealer, private collector, or buyer, PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle brings over 30 years of experience in the professional packing and shipping of antiques. From start to finish, we make the process smooth, secure, and stress-free.
Many of our customers return time and again, trusting us with their antique deliveries thanks to our personalised service and deep understanding of how to protect fragile and valuable vintage items. We offer daily collections across London, including pickups from local auction houses and dealers, and can arrange secure transport at a time that works for you.
We are the go-to antique transport company for many of the UK’s most respected auction houses and antique dealers who rely on us for:
Professional collection and packing
International shipment and customs clearance
Door-to-door delivery in the destination country
We also support international buyers—from private individuals to established antique dealers—who count on us for reliable and compliant global antique shipping.
With a wide range of international shipping services, industry-leading export packing standards, and the ability to insure antiques of any value, PACK & SEND Elephant and Castle delivers a true end-to-end antique shipping solution.
Whether you’re shipping antiques across the UK or coordinating a cross-border antique furniture delivery, we make sure your valuable pieces arrive safely and on time—with complete peace of mind.
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PACK & SEND service centres are equipped with expert packers who have been trained to safely pack your antiques to survive shipment anywhere in the world! With a range of packing options like custom boxes and bespoke crates made especially for your antique, there is nothing we can’t pack! Our unique foam in place packing solution will ensure the safe delivery of even the most delicate items.
Using our range of international and domestic shipping options PACK & SEND can collect and deliver antiques anywhere in the world. If collection is required outside of the UK, we can advise on how to safely pack your antiques for safe delivery.
At PACK & SEND we offer comprehensive loss and damage cover for all antique shipments regardless of their value. This cover does only apply to goods that have been packed and shipped by PACK & SEND and cannot be offered as a product for goods that are being shipped by a third party. Contact your nearest PACK & SEND service centre to find out how they can organise this for your shipment.
PACK & SEND can assist with advice on customs and import regulations, ensuring all necessary paperwork is handled correctly so you don’t have to worry. Contact us for more information.
Trust PACK & SEND for shipping antique pottery. We use specialised packing techniques and materials to protect your pottery during transit, ensuring it arrives safely and securely.
Our team at PACK & SEND excels in protecting antique furniture. We use professional packing techniques, including moving blankets and custom crating, to safeguard your valuable pieces during the move.
For international shipments of antiques, rely on PACK & SEND’s expertise. We handle all aspects of the process, including custom-built crating, documentation, and customs clearance, to ensure your antiques are transported safely and efficiently.
At PACK & SEND we know how important it is for you to reach all your international destinations via a single service provider.
We provide a wide range of options for your international shipping solutions to ensure that you can always find the service you need depending on the package that you need to send overseas.
PACK & SEND are truly the experts when it comes to custom packaging and crating those fragile, large, awkward and valuable items like computers, servers, artworks and antiques.
We specialise in accessing the right type of packaging for any item and using all other resources available to protect your shipment.
We take every care to make sure that your items stay safe during transit.
However, for complete peace of mind when you send your shipments domestically or internationally, we provide Warranty Service protection to cover you for loss or damage to your important shipments.
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