Shipping policy

The Philosophy of Moving History Safely from the Manor to Yours

Cast iron, solid oak, mercury glass, and century-old textiles do not travel the same way paperback books do. At the Jolene Le Mille Archive, shipping is not a logistics afterthought — it is the first chapter of your stewardship. We treat every departure from the Manor with the same seriousness we bring to the sourcing.

Because the Archive consists entirely of one-of-a-kind pieces with varying weights, dimensions, and levels of fragility, we do not use automated shipping calculators. Every piece is assessed individually. Every journey is bespoke.

For all furniture and large architectural pieces, shipping is invoiced separately after purchase. Once your piece is secured, Jolene obtains three competitive quotes from our trusted carrier network. You choose the speed and service level; we handle the paperwork, the communication, and the packing. You will never be surprised by a shipping cost on a large piece — we confirm the range before we confirm the sale.

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