Antiques, fine art and family heirlooms deserve more than a standard removal. AG Jacob & Sons has been trusted with Oxfordshire’s most precious belongings for generations, and our team knows how to pack, protect and transport items that are valuable, fragile or simply irreplaceable. Whether it is a single painting or an entire collection, we treat every piece with the care it deserves.
The right protection starts with the right packing. We use quality materials chosen to suit each item, from acid-free wrapping for delicate surfaces to padded protection and bespoke wooden crates built around individual pieces. Mirrors, paintings, ceramics and sculpture each have their own needs, and we plan for them before we lift a thing.
Our team has handled all kinds of valuable and awkward items over the years, including:
If you have something unusual, just ask. After more than 190 years, very little surprises us.
When you are moving items of real worth, insurance matters. Your belongings are fully insured in transit, and for high-value pieces we will talk through the cover and any valuation needed before we begin, so you know exactly how your collection is protected. We make the terms clear and easy to understand, with no surprises.
Condition records and inventory
For valuable items we keep a careful record. We can document the condition of pieces before they travel and inventory everything as it is packed and loaded, so you have a clear account of what was moved and the state it was in. It is a simple step that gives real peace of mind.
We work with private owners, collectors, interior designers, auction houses, galleries and estates across Oxfordshire. Whether you are rearranging a single special piece, moving house with a lifetime of antiques, or relocating a collection, we tailor the job to what you need.
Local knowledge that protects your belongings
Oxford and its surrounding towns are full of period homes, listed buildings, narrow streets and tricky access. Our team knows the area well and plans every move around the realities of the property, so your antiques are protected from the front door to the final destination.
Based in Headington, Oxford, we move antiques and fine art across:
Need to move something precious? Get in touch to arrange a survey and a no obligation quote. Call 01865 762 524 or email agjacobandsons@aol.com and we will plan the safest way to move it.
We use specialist packing materials and custom-built crates suited to each piece, with extra protection for delicate surfaces.
Yes. Everything is insured in transit, and for high-value pieces we discuss cover and valuation with you before we start.
Yes. We handle anything from a single special item to complete collections and estate contents.
Yes. On request we document the condition of items before they travel and keep a full inventory of everything moved.