MBE Kilburn — Recommended Shipping Partner for Bonhams Buyers
If you have bought a lot at Bonhams' Bond Street or Knightsbridge salerooms, MBE Kilburn is a recommended shipping partner for collection, packing and worldwide delivery of your purchase. We specialise in handling fine art, antiques, jewellery and collectables bought at auction; working closely with Bonhams to make the process straightforward from the fall of the hammer to your item arriving safely at its destination.
Why Bonhams buyers choose MBE Kilburn
We handle fine art, antiques and collectables every week, so we understand how each type of item needs to be packed, insured and shipped. From a delicate ceramic to a large piece of furniture requiring a bespoke crate. Every shipment can be tracked from collection through to delivery, anywhere in the world.
- Specialist packing and bespoke crate building for fragile, valuable and oversized items
- MBE CoverProtect insurance
- Worldwide delivery, with customs declarations prepared for international orders
- Short-term storage available if you're not ready to receive your item, or want to consolidate several purchases
Collection from Bond Street and Knightsbridge
We collect from both Bonhams London salerooms, Bond Street and Knightsbridge, on our weekly auction collections. Once you've accepted your quote, your item joins the next scheduled collection and we'll keep you updated at every stage.
See the full step-by-step process for how auction shipping works, from requesting your quote through to delivery.
What our customers say
“Mailboxes Etc. Kilburn has shipped various items, many quite fragile, to me in recent years. The service has always been efficient, the communication prompt and the packing professional. I highly recommend Mehreen and her team.”
If I buy several lots from different auction houses, can I still use MBE Kilburn?
Absolutely. Art and antiquities collectors who buy items from different auctions houses can consolidate their shipping by opening a MailBox with us. We can store items safely until required and then ship everything at a discounted rate. Enquire about our MailBox options here.
Do I have to use MBE Kilburn to ship my Bonhams purchase?
No, you're free to choose any shipping provider for your items purchased at Bonhams. MBE Kilburn is one of the preferred shipping providers Bonhams recommends to its buyers.
Our customers choose us for our attentive and personal service, as well as our extensive experience packing and shipping fine art, antiques and collectables from both the Bond Street and Knightsbridge salerooms.
Get a quote for your Bonhams purchase
Include a copy of your Bonhams invoice and we'll get your quote back to you the same day or next working day, in most cases. Request your auction shipping quote to get started, or call us on 020 7328 4161.