Intake and cataloguing
Pieces arrive in whatever the consignor had. They are photographed, measured and stored, and they need a plain, uniform housing with room for a lot label.
Uniform matters more than attractive here. A store room where every box is the same size stacks and searches faster than one where none of them are.
Viewing
At viewing, pieces come out of store and go into a case. A shallow tray with a fitted or plain interior does this better than individual boxes, because lots are compared side by side rather than opened one at a time.
Despatch
The buyer's box is the only one they see, and it arrives by courier. It has to protect, it has to close positively, and if the house brands anything, this is the thing to brand.
A slip-lid box inside a mailer travels better than a hinged lid with an exposed edge.
Mixed and unpredictable pieces
Auction stock does not fit standard interiors. A generous cavity with a pad takes a Georgian brooch and a modern bangle; a seat cut for one shape takes neither.
Where a single high-value lot justifies it, a fitted interior can be made for that lot alone.
Carrying the house name
Blind deboss on a plain material is the usual specification. It reads as an institution rather than as a shop, which is the tone most houses want.
At a glance
| Stage | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Intake and store | Plain, uniform, room for a lot label |
| Viewing | Shallow trays, pieces compared side by side |
| Despatch | Slip lid, protective, branded |
| Unpredictable pieces | A pad and a generous cavity, not a fitted seat |
Frequently asked questions
Can you make plain storage boxes and branded despatch boxes together?
Yes, and ordering them in one run is what keeps the material and colour consistent across both.
What suits jewellery that does not fit a standard interior?
A generous cavity with a pad. Auction stock varies too much for a fitted seat.
Can a box carry a lot label?
Yes. A recessed label area or a printed panel can be built into the base, and it is easier to plan at drawing stage than to add later.
Do you make fitted interiors for a single piece?
Yes, where the lot justifies it. Send the dimensions and we will cut the seat to the piece.
Tell us what you need
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.