Exceptional Antiques, Personally Sourced
At Shackleton Fox, sourcing exceptional antiques is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with private collectors, interior designers, property owners, and commercial clients throughout the UK and internationally, helping them acquire distinctive pieces that bring character, beauty, and authenticity to their spaces.
Our approach is entirely personal. Every client, project, and interior is different, which is why we take the time to understand your requirements, tastes, and aspirations before beginning the search. Whether you are looking for a single statement piece, furnishing an entire property, or building a carefully curated collection, we provide a discreet and highly tailored service designed around your individual needs.
More Than Antique Dealers
Shackleton Fox was founded on a lifelong passion for antiques, craftsmanship, and heritage. Having grown up within a family of antique dealers and spent years sourcing, restoring, and studying antiques, we offer far more than simply locating objects.
We understand the history behind a piece, the quality of its craftsmanship, its place within the market, and how it should be cared for and preserved for future generations.
Our expertise extends beyond buying and selling. We have extensive experience in conservation, sympathetic restoration, and heritage craftsmanship, allowing us to advise clients not only on what to purchase but also on condition, authenticity, restoration requirements, long-term care, and investment value.
This depth of knowledge enables our clients to buy with confidence.
Sourcing Across the UK and Internationally
We travel extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, continually sourcing unique and exceptional pieces from private collections, country houses, specialist dealers, auctions, estates, and trusted industry contacts developed over many years.
Much of what we discover never reaches our website.
Through our sourcing service, clients gain access to a wider network of antiques, artwork, architectural pieces, lighting, mirrors, decorative objects, and furniture than would normally be available through conventional retail channels.
Whether searching for a rare Georgian mirror, a collection of antique lighting, architectural salvage, decorative antiques, original artwork, or a specific designer piece, we can help locate items that perfectly align with your requirements.
Built on Relationships
We believe the best results come from understanding our clients properly.
Where possible, we enjoy meeting clients in person, discussing projects face-to-face, and gaining a deeper understanding of the spaces, collections, and interiors we are helping to create. These conversations allow us to identify opportunities and pieces that may otherwise be overlooked.
Many of our clients return to us repeatedly, trusting us to source items on their behalf, advise on acquisitions, and assist in developing collections over time.
For us, antiques are not simply objects. They are pieces of history that deserve to be appreciated, cared for, and passed on.
Supporting Private, Commercial & International Clients
We regularly work with:
Private collectors
Interior designers
Country house owners
Period property restorations
Boutique hotels
Hospitality projects
Commercial interiors
International collectors
Whether your project involves a single important purchase or the sourcing of multiple pieces across several categories, we provide the same level of care, attention, and expertise throughout.
Why Clients Choose Shackleton Fox
Multi-generational antiques expertise
Heritage craftsmanship and conservation knowledge
Personal, discreet service
International sourcing network
Independent advice
Expertise in condition, restoration, and authenticity
Access to unique and hard-to-find pieces
Support for projects of every size
Trusted by private collectors and interior professionals
A genuine passion for preserving and placing exceptional antiques
A Personal Service
We understand that purchasing antiques is often about far more than simply filling a space. It is about creating interiors with character, acquiring pieces with meaning, and preserving craftsmanship that deserves to endure.
If you are searching for a particular item, furnishing a property, developing a collection, or simply seeking guidance from experienced professionals who genuinely care about both antiques and their clients, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and discover how Shackleton Fox can help source exceptional pieces for your home, collection, or project.
