Over the years, our expert case-makers have packed and transported a wide selection of weird and wonderful items. We’ve crated famous works of art and boxed vintage motorbikes. We’ve packed puppets and secured priceless silver. And now we’re thrilled to add to the list…a remarkable school of rabbits!
We wrapped the individual components of the tableaux in acid-free tissue paper, before constructing an internal cardboard box within the display case itself. The glass (which is the original, antique glass) was wrapped and covered with layers of cardboard and layers of glassine paper were used to protect the internal paintwork.
Once packed and ready for transportation, the value and nature of the rabbit school necessitated that we obtain a UK export licence. We are happy to report that the bunnies are now on their way to continue their studies in the USA!
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Auctioneer's Bonhams commissioned Alban Shipping to design and build the wooden packing cases used to transport the puppets from the hit show 'War Horse'. Click on the link to learn more about our starring role!
Alban shipping we given the opportunity to move an incredible 12ft long model of RMS Mauretania on behalf of auctioneer Charles Miller. The model, which weighs half a tonne, fetched £120,000 at auction.
Kodak approached Alban Shipping to manufacture wooden cases using specific design drawings for exporting delicate equipment to the US...
John C Taylor approached us to design several bespoke wooden cases to hold the components for a large clock for an exhibition in Shanghai...
Having worked on numerous projects with Dreweatts over the past 20 years, Alban Shipping was asked to transport Pete Waterman’s £1 million train...
Mclaren Automotive approached Alban Shipping with specific drawings for a bespoke wooden case to hold the carbon fibre...
We were asked to provide a full packaging and shipping service for approx 50 large stoneware garden sculpture to 2 destinations in the USA....
Alban Shipping have been trusted by Intrepid Design to move bespoke aviation furniture for the last 7 years, from seating installations to complex boardroom tables...
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