After more than a decade of packing the valuable, the weird and the wonderful, we had a thought or indeed, a few thoughts on what we do and why we do it. This article covers something that has been sitting there with a little frustration attached to it for a...
From the unusual to the interesting, taxidermy is more fascinating than you may think
At JenTel, we are very fortunate to have some incredible things come through our facilities. We see an abundance of valuable, rare, and unusual items being purchased by avid collectors, many being very interesting and historic pieces. We also have the unusual, with Taxidermy being a great example of rare...
The growing trend of the Vinyl Record marketplace
JenTel Packing, as one of the leading shippers of antiques, fine art and collectables, sees pretty much everything and anything come through our facilities. Some rare collectables to the very unusual are all on the agenda, and we are continually surprised by what people collect on a day to day...
Pocket watches, how to become an avid collector
The one obvious dynamic that comes to our attention at JenTel Packing is the amazing diversity of what is deemed a collectable. Undoubtedly, the typical stamp and coin are still the dominant force in the world of antiques and collectables, but what is apparent, is just how much is collected...
Exquisite Fine Asian Art shipped for a private client
Without a doubt, the desire for Asian fine art over the past 5-10 years has been one of the most buoyant fine art and antiques markets. Many of our clients look within this genre for historical and desirable pieces, and we are very lucky to see some quite special auction...
Delicate handling of fine art, painted by Sir Alfred Munnings
At JenTel Packing, we are continually reminded of how privileged we are to handle great works of fine art and antiques. As experts in packing and shipping antiques, our work takes us to many of the UK’s great auction houses to collect some highly collectable historic masterpieces. Collecting a piece...
Packing is our specialist subject and inside this box is a very delicate and valuable item
Patrick O'Hara, a well-known artist and sculptor has specialised in creating incredible art that depicts the natural world. A great deal has been written about his work and the unique methods used in creating his wildlife sculptures to an extraordinary degree of detail. For this reason, his work has become...
Collecting from various auctions, packing and shipping antiques to Asia
JenTel Packing has established many long-term relationships with diligent Antique and Fine Art Dealers in Asia. We are regularly picking up for our Asian Antique Dealers who are scattered right across the continent, including China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan. Typically, their purchases consist of a wide variety of...
A timely antique packing and shipping project for a magnificent timepiece!
JenTel's incumbent expertise and experience in the packing department really come into their own when creating safe transportation for delicate timepieces. From small pocket watches to the largest items, we are very diligent in making sure moving parts are protected from the continuous relocation of our packages whilst in transit...
Private shipment to a well-known Hollywood Landscape Gardener
At JenTel Packing, we have an exciting and diverse customer base. From your typical antique dealer to the more unusual collector who has a specific use for a particular item. This particular lot was purchased by a regular customer who is an Antique Dealer based in the UK. It was...