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Shipping

Transporting specialist items such as delicate glass globes or oversized enamel signage requires a level of care beyond standard courier services. Our logistical partner, Sackville West, can assist with professional packing and dispatch. Buyers are responsible for coordinating their own shipping or collection within the standard opening hours of our storage partner — contact office@sackvillewest.co.uk or 020 8090 9988.

Specialist Handling

The items we sell are often fragile, heavy, or uniquely shaped. To ensure these pieces are preserved, Sackville West utilizes collector grade packing techniques. This includes bespoke timber crating for glass and neon as well as specialized palletizing for larger petrol pumps and cabinets. Every lot is handled with the technical expertise required for historical advertising.

A fragile glass petrol pump globe awaiting packing — A fragile glass petrol pump globe prepared for the packing process.

Item bubble wrapped and secured in shock-absorbent foam — Primary protection: The item is bubble wrapped and secured within custom-contoured, shock-absorbent foam.

Custom timber crate built for transit — Final transit stage: A custom timber crate is built specifically for the lot to ensure total protection during international transit.

The Logistical Process

Secure Transfer Following the auction, all uncollected items are securely transferred to the Sackville West facility. This ensures that your purchases are moved immediately into a controlled environment for storage or packing.

Global Transit Sackville West facilitates shipping to collectors both within the UK and internationally. By coordinating the process from the fall of the hammer to the final delivery, we provide a streamlined experience for our bidders regardless of their location.

Shipping Enquiries & Quotes

We recommend that bidders requiring shipping contact Sackville West for a quote prior to the auction. This ensures you are fully informed of the logistical costs before placing your bids.

For detailed information on their services, transit options, and packing standards, please visit their website: www.sackvillewest.co.uk

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Collection from Storage

If you prefer to collect your items personally or via your own specialist carrier, you may do so from the Sackville West facility. To ensure your items are ready and staff are available to assist, all collections must be scheduled in advance via our booking system.