The Map House offers a bespoke framing service for antique and vintage maps, prints and posters purchased in our gallery

 

  • Our Framing Service

     

    Working with a selection of talented framers across London, we provide a tailored service to frame your antique maps and prints. Our trusted framers have a keen eye for detail and use conservation techniques to keep your works in the very best condition for years to come. All framing is completed using acid-neutral materials and UV protective glazing.


    We can provide framing quotes in our gallery in Knightsbridge, or via email by sharing illustrations and images. The cost of framing is dependent on the style of framing chosen and size of the piece. If you would like to match an existing framing scheme in your home, or simply want some advise on what complements the piece, all you need do is ask!

     

    Framing usually takes between 5-10 working days to complete, however if you require a quicker turnaround, please let us know and we can check if our framer can accommodate this. For a tailored quote or proposal, please contact us at maps@themaphouse.com. 

    Please note that we cannot frame items not purchased at The Map House. Framing costs incur VAT.

  • Framing Advice The Map House recommends that all original antique and vintage maps, prints, engravings and posters are mounted using...

    Framing Advice

     
    The Map House recommends that all original antique and vintage maps, prints, engravings and posters are mounted using acid-neutral or acid-free materials. Non acid-free card and mounting materials will over time cause damage to the paper in the form of brown spotting or ‘foxing’, or acid-burn. Dry mounting (the use of spray glues and similar adhesives) should never be employed, as this may not be reversible, and will reduce, or possibly even destroy, the value of the map/print.

    We strongly suggest that anti-ultraviolet (UV) glass or acrylic glazing is used during the framing process, and emphasise that pieces should never be hung in direct sunlight.
     
    If there is text or a detail on the reverse of the map/print that may benefit from double-glazing (glazing on both sides of the frame) we suggest using acrylic on the reverse as condensation can form on the inside of the frame if glass is used for both sides.
  • Shipping Framed Maps & Prints Once the framing process is complete, we can also assist with the delivery of your...

    Shipping Framed Maps & Prints

     
    Once the framing process is complete, we can also assist with the delivery of your antique map or print in the event you are not able to collect from our gallery.  
     
    Within London, we can organise a same-day courier, offering either a morning or an afternoon slot dependent on your location. Outside of London but within the UK, we will obtain bespoke quotes for same day or express delivery to your home. For international shipments of framing items, we employ a trusted specialist art shipper to pack and crate the pieces and manage the shipment. For this service, we provide bespoke quotations.
     
    Please consult our Shipping Information page if you have further queries about shipping, or to obtain a quote and receive more information, please contact us maps@themaphouse.com.