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fragile furniture courier &middot; UK mainland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antique &amp; Fragile Furniture Delivery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-lead wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>safest way to transport an antique cabinet, clock or other delicate furniture<\/strong> is a two-person courier crew that pads and secures the item properly, backed by tiered damage cover so you know exactly what&#8217;s protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-subcopy wp-block-paragraph\">Proovia Couriers is a Birmingham-based antique and furniture courier, delivering UK-wide since 2014, rated 4.8 on Trustpilot from 60,000+ reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-chips\"><span class=\"proovia-chip\">Two-person crew, every tier<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">No packaging required<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">124 antique &amp; decor items priced<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">Since 2014, Birmingham<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/booking\">Get an instant quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-media is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-quick-answer\"><p>Solid, assembled antiques travel well wrapped in moving blankets and straps at no extra cost; for genuinely fragile pieces &#8212; glass, ceramics, loose parts &#8212; pairing us with specialist crating gets the best result. Not every antique needs a fine-art specialist.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why book Proovia for antique delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-grid proovia-grid-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.9 6.6 7.1.7-5.4 4.7 1.6 7-6.2-3.7-6.2 3.7 1.6-7L2 9.3l7.1-.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.8&#9733; on Trustpilot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60,000+ independently verified reviews &#8212; not self-reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 11l9-7 9 7\"\/><path d=\"M5 10v10h14V10\"\/><path d=\"M10 20v-6h4v6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birmingham-based since 2014<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over a decade moving furniture and household items UK-wide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M2 21v-2a5 5 0 0 1 5-5h2a5 5 0 0 1 5 5v2\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M15.5 14.2A5 5 0 0 1 22 19v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free padding on every tier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-person crew and moving-blanket protection included, even on Eco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20.5 12.5L12 21l-9-9 8.5-8.5H20.5v8.5z\"\/><circle cx=\"15.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">124 items already priced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upfront antique, decor and household pricing &#8212; no guessing before you book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included on every antique delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-grid proovia-grid-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-benefit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M2 21v-2a5 5 0 0 1 5-5h2a5 5 0 0 1 5 5v2\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M15.5 14.2A5 5 0 0 1 22 19v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two-person crew, no packaging required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard on every tier, including Eco. Left unpacked, your item is wrapped in moving blankets and secured with straps at no extra cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-benefit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 11l9-7 9 7\"\/><path d=\"M5 10v10h14V10\"\/><path d=\"M10 20v-6h4v6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room of choice from Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eco delivers to the front door, Eco Plus to the ground floor. Live tracking with SMS updates from Standard upwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-benefit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20.5 12.5L12 21l-9-9 8.5-8.5H20.5v8.5z\"\/><circle cx=\"15.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collection &amp; delivery photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A record of condition at both ends &#8212; useful evidence for auction lots and private-sale antiques.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging &#8212; what you need to know before booking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Leave it to us, or pack it yourself &#8212; here&#8217;s what to expect either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-path-grid\">\n<div class=\"proovia-path-card\"><span class=\"proovia-path-tag\">If it&#8217;s left unpacked<\/span><h3>We pad and secure it<\/h3><p>Moving blankets and straps, included at no extra cost. Suits solid, assembled furniture &#8212; cabinets, tables, clocks &#8212; well.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-path-card\"><span class=\"proovia-path-tag\">If you package it yourself<\/span><h3>Go for the proper job<\/h3><p>Plastic or bubble wrap alone isn&#8217;t enough &#8212; proper wrapping, boxing or crating keeps it covered under your tier.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don&#8217;t run a dedicated packaging or crating service ourselves, which is why we recommend pairing us with a specialist for anything exceptionally fragile &#8212; glass, ceramics, veneer inlay, loose or detachable parts, or pieces of significant value. Moving blankets and straps protect solid, assembled furniture well; museum-grade or delicate pieces do best with bespoke crating first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance and damage cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s protected at each tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-testimonial-card\">\n<ul class=\"proovia-pc-features proovia-cover-list\"><li class=\"proovia-pc-yes\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Eco:<\/strong> No damage cover<\/span><\/li><li class=\"proovia-pc-yes\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Eco Plus:<\/strong> Up to \u00a3100<\/span><\/li><li class=\"proovia-pc-yes\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Standard:<\/strong> Up to \u00a3300<\/span><\/li><li class=\"proovia-pc-yes\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Premium &amp; First Class:<\/strong> Full value \u2014 whichever is lower, the cost of repairing the item or what it was worth immediately before we collected it<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"proovia-cover-note\">There is no fee for making a claim on any plan. Report damage to the crew at delivery, then follow up by email to <a href=\"mailto:claims@proovia.delivery\">claims@proovia.delivery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things apply regardless of tier: genuinely fragile items (glass, ceramics, loose or detachable parts) sit outside damage cover &#8212; standard across the courier industry, which is why we recommend specialist crating for these before we collect &#8212; and a restored antique (previously repaired, glued or structurally altered) travels at the owner&#8217;s risk, since there&#8217;s no reliable way to assess a prior repair&#8217;s strength in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your antique is one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable, or worth more than a standard household item, weigh these limits against a specialist antique carrier&#8217;s insurance terms before choosing between the two. Full detail is in our <a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/terms-and-conditions\">terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For large items generally &#8212; not just antiques &#8212; see how our tiered pricing and cover compares to a marketplace courier in <a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/anyvan-alternative\/\">Proovia vs AnyVan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we regularly deliver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Genuine catalog pricing already exists for antique, decor and household items &#8212; one of our 14 catalog categories, 124 items in total &#8212; including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-price-table-wrap\"><table class=\"proovia-price-table\">\n<thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Eco<\/th><th>Eco Plus<\/th><th>Standard<\/th><th>Premium<\/th><th>First Class<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td>Vase<\/td><td>\u00a360.77<\/td><td>\u00a365.57<\/td><td>\u00a370.90<\/td><td>\u00a375.17<\/td><td>\u00a3150.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wooden Rocking Horse<\/td><td>\u00a365.12<\/td><td>\u00a370.26<\/td><td>\u00a375.97<\/td><td>\u00a380.54<\/td><td>\u00a3161.08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longcase Clock<\/td><td>\u00a381.40<\/td><td>\u00a387.82<\/td><td>\u00a394.96<\/td><td>\u00a3100.67<\/td><td>\u00a3201.35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grandfather Clock<\/td><td>\u00a388.18<\/td><td>\u00a395.14<\/td><td>\u00a3102.88<\/td><td>\u00a3109.06<\/td><td>\u00a3218.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large Painting<\/td><td>\u00a3101.75<\/td><td>\u00a3109.78<\/td><td>\u00a3118.70<\/td><td>\u00a3125.84<\/td><td>\u00a3251.69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marble Fire Place<\/td><td>\u00a3151.44<\/td><td>\u00a3163.39<\/td><td>\u00a3176.68<\/td><td>\u00a3187.30<\/td><td>\u00a3374.61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Church Pew<\/td><td>\u00a3163.21<\/td><td>\u00a3176.10<\/td><td>\u00a3190.42<\/td><td>\u00a3201.87<\/td><td>\u00a3403.74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large Mirror<\/td><td>\u00a3195.35<\/td><td>\u00a3210.77<\/td><td>\u00a3227.91<\/td><td>\u00a3241.62<\/td><td>\u00a3483.24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marble Dining Table<\/td><td>\u00a3295.93<\/td><td>\u00a3319.30<\/td><td>\u00a3345.25<\/td><td>\u00a3366.02<\/td><td>\u00a3732.04<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-price-note wp-block-paragraph\">Prices are per item. See the full <a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/item-delivery\/\">item price list<\/a> or use the online calculator for an exact quote on your item.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collecting from an auction house or private seller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-alert\"><strong>Same process as our eBay &amp; auction collection service<\/strong><p>Antiques bought at auction or from a private seller are collected directly, with photos taken at collection to record condition &#8212; the same process used for <a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/ebay-auction-collection\/\">eBay &amp; Auction Item Collection<\/a>. 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style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-paneantique_p1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What&#8217;s the safest way to transport an antique cabinet or other fragile furniture?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A two-person courier crew that pads and secures the item with moving blankets and straps, on a service that&#8217;s upfront about its insurance limits. That covers solid, assembled antiques well &#8212; cabinets, dressers, tables, clocks. For genuinely fragile items (glass, ceramics, loose or detachable parts) or anything of exceptional value, arrange specialist crating before collection, since standard cover doesn&#8217;t extend to them regardless of courier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-paneantique_p2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you deliver antique furniture and other fragile items?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Proovia Couriers delivers antique and vintage furniture &#8212; cabinets, clocks, mirrors, tables and similar pieces &#8212; UK-wide with a two-person crew on every tier. For genuinely fragile items such as glass or ceramics, see the packaging and insurance notes on this page before booking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-paneantique_p3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What counts as an antique or fragile item for delivery?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solid, assembled antique furniture &#8212; cabinets, dressers, tables, clocks, mirrors, church pews and similar pieces &#8212; is handled the same way as any other large item, with a two-person crew and moving blankets. Genuinely fragile items &#8212; glass, ceramics, veneer inlay, loose or detachable parts &#8212; need extra care with packaging and insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-paneantique_p4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you provide specialist crating or packing for valuable antiques?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Proovia doesn&#8217;t offer a packaging service. Unpacked items are padded and secured with moving blankets and straps at no extra cost. For pieces needing bespoke crating, arrange that with a specialist packer before collection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-paneantique_p5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I need to package my antique before you collect it?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s your choice. If it&#8217;s left unpacked, our crew will wrap it in moving blankets and secure it with straps. If you package it yourself, the packaging needs to be adequate &#8212; plastic or bubble wrap alone isn&#8217;t enough. Insufficiently packaged items aren&#8217;t covered by insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-paneantique_p6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is my antique insured during delivery?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage cover depends on the delivery tier, from none on Eco to Full Value (the lower of repair cost or item value) on Premium and First Class, subject to a \u00a3150 excess. Fragile items and items with prior repairs are excluded from cover at every tier and travel at the owner&#8217;s risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-paneantique_p7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What if my antique has already been restored or repaired?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously broken, glued, repaired or structurally altered items aren&#8217;t covered by our damage cover and are transported entirely at the customer&#8217;s own risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-paneantique_p8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can you collect an antique from an auction house?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes &#8212; the same collection process used for eBay and auction items applies. We collect directly from the auction house or seller, take photos at collection, and deliver anywhere on the UK mainland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-paneantique_p9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to deliver a grandfather clock or other antique item?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing is per item and per tier &#8212; a grandfather clock starts from \u00a388.18 on Eco, for example. Get an exact price with the online quote calculator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-paneantique_p10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you deliver antiques to Scotland or Northern Ireland?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coverage is England, Wales and mainland Scotland. 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