Shipping & Delivery
Before We Ship
Every antique leaving The Old Antiquarian undergoes a final inspection before beginning its journey.
Our goal is to ensure that every object arrives exactly as it leaves our collection.
- ✓ Final condition inspection
- ✓ Professional photography (when required)
- ✓ Careful cleaning when appropriate
- ✓ Protective packaging
- ✓ Secure labeling
- ✓ Shipping confirmation
- ✓ Tracking information (when available)
Every shipment follows one simple principle:
Protect every object as if it were part of our own collection.
Packaging Designed for Antiques
Every antique is unique, which is why every package is unique.
We select packing materials according to the object’s age, weight, size, construction and fragility.
Glass, porcelain, sculptures, clocks and other delicate antiques receive additional protection to minimise movement during transport.
Large furniture and exceptionally fragile pieces may require custom-built packaging or specialised transportation.
Worldwide Shipping
Collectors from around the world trust us to safely deliver remarkable antiques.
We regularly arrange deliveries throughout Bulgaria, Europe and many international destinations.
If your country does not appear during checkout, please contact us.
Whenever possible, we will gladly arrange an alternative shipping solution.
Customs & International Orders
International orders may be subject to customs procedures, import duties or local taxes depending on your country’s regulations.
These charges are determined by local customs authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
We are always happy to provide any documentation required for international shipments.
Estimated Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1–3 Business Days |
| European Union | 3–10 Business Days |
| Worldwide | Depends on destination and customs |
Delivery estimates may vary during holidays, severe weather or customs inspections.
Receiving Your Antique
When your parcel arrives, we recommend inspecting the package before opening it.
If you notice visible transport damage, please inform the courier immediately and contact us as soon as possible.
We will do everything we can to resolve the situation quickly and professionally.
Need Shipping Advice?
Every destination is different.
If you have questions regarding packaging, customs, insurance or delivery options, please contact us before placing your order.
We are always happy to recommend the safest and most suitable shipping solution for your antique.
The Journey of an Antique
Every antique has already completed an extraordinary journey before reaching your home.
It may have travelled through kingdoms, empires and generations.
It may have survived wars, changing borders and the passage of centuries.
When we prepare your order, we become part of that journey.
Our responsibility is to ensure that history continues safely from our collection to yours.
Every journey matters.
Every antique deserves to arrive safely.
Our Shipping Promise
We promise to package every antique with care, communicate openly throughout the delivery process and treat every object with the respect it deserves.
For us, shipping is not simply transporting an object.
It is safely delivering a piece of history to its next guardian.
From Our Collection to Your Home.
History Travels Safely.
Worldwide Shipping • Secure Packaging • Personal Assistance • More Than 35 Years of Experience
The Old Antiquarian
Carefully Packed. Securely Delivered. Respectfully Preserved.
Every remarkable object continues its journey with the care it deserves.