Pawn Shop in London / High-end Pawnbrokers for Luxury Assets

Our People

David Sonnenthal, the founder and director of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, an established London pawnbroker with their main pawn shop in London, Bond Street

David Sonnenthal
Director and founder

David Sonnenthal took an unusual route into pawnbroking, moving into the industry after a successful career in show business. Between the ages of 17 and 26, he worked as a professional actor, appearing in a variety of productions on both stage and screen. In 1996 he even won the prestigious Perrier Award for acting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

His pawnbroking career in London started quite by chance after he discovered the future site of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers during an acting audition in 1999. Immediately seeing the shop’s potential, he turned it into a successful pawn shop LOndon business and went on to become one of the UK’s top pawnbrokers.

David is a highly respected figure in the pawnbroking industry, winning the National Pawnbroker Association’s award four times in 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2008. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has gained a reputation as one of the pioneers of UK and London's pawnbroking. He is a regular fixture in the British media, often providing expert advice on market values.

Never one to lose touch with his roots, David has even managed to continue his entertainment career as the resident dealer on Channel 4’s popular Four Rooms TV series.

Susana Figueiredo
Senior Manager

Having worked in the pawnbroking industry for 20 years, Susana offers a high level of knowledge within the lending sector. Her expertise is key to the daily business at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers where she ensures that compliance is adhered to. With a keen interest in the satisfaction and experience of our clients, Susana is a huge asset to the team and is a fundamental part of the day to day running of the company.

Employee of the Year - NPA Awards 2021

Mariana Vlad
Manager

Mariana has been working in the pawnbroking industry since 2014. She enthusiastically embraces her newly found interest in watches. Mariana thoroughly enjoys working with customers, building strong relationships, and over her long and distinguished career she distinguished herself through excellent communication skills, and high personal integrity.

Constantin Singureanu
Head of Client Digital Experience

Constantin leads our multi-award digital marketing team, with an exclusive focus on delivering the best possible digital experience for our clients, from the moment they reach our website, finding the information they need, and getting in touch, to learning interesting facts about the fascinating world of luxury via our comprehensive blog.

The Pawnbroking Process

A loan from New Bond Street Pawnbrokers is fast, secure, simple, confidential and designed for clients to release the maximum amount of capital in their luxury good, with the minimum of time and hassle.

Application for a loan

Release the capital in your assets(s) – tell us details of the asset(s) you wish to loan against.

Fill out our ‘enquiry form’ and receive a loan estimate
Receive a verbal estimate – call us 020 7493 0385
Actual appraisal – appointments are recommended but feel free to visit our pawn shop London store for an immediate appraisal (HOME APPRAISALS)

Appraisal of your loan application

ARRANGE AN APPRAISAL – appointments made here at our pawn shop premises in Mayfair, London are recommended to ensure New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have the relevant specialist available – once an asset(s) has been assessed – A LOAN PRICE CAN THEN BE AGREED

Loan

LOAN – CONTRACT TERMS agreed and loan contracts signed-receive immediate ADVANCE/ FUNDS

Repayment of your loan

REPAY LOAN – repay loan plus accrued interest and retrieve your item(s).
– Loans can be paid back at any point throughout the term of the contract.
– All contracts can be renewed or extended at the end of the CONTRACT TERM once interest accrued throughout the original term has been paid in full.

We provide pawnbroking services & loans against the following assets: diamonds, fine jewellery, classic cars, fine wines, fine art, antiques and fine watches as Patek Philippe or Rolex.

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers is the trading name for James Page Financial Services Ltd. James Page Financial Services Ltd is a trade member of The NPA (The National Pawnbrokers Association). James Page Financial Services, Company registration Number 02423389. Registered Office, 35 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XW. James Page Financial Services are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority licence No 675747 for the provision of pawnbroking loans.

Contract Terms

Contract with our pawn shop

Pre-Contractual information will be provided to every customer, prior to signing a contract agreement

No contract has a minimum term period and each item pawned (used to raise finance) can be redeemed (loan repaid) at any point within the seven-month contract.

Interest is charged from the date of the loan and then occurs the same date the following month throughout the period of the contract.

Items pledged (used to raise a loan) remain with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers throughout the time of the contract but remain the property of our client pledging the item until the contract expires.

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers consider any item of value. Clients must have full marketable title (free of encumbrances of any kind) to each item they wish to loan against.

As New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all our contracts are for the term of up to seven months.

No contract has a minimum term period and each item pawned (used to raise finance) can be redeemed (reclaimed by repaying the loan) at any point within the seven-month contract. Interest is charged on the date of the loan and then on the same day of each subsequent month throughout the period of the contract. Items pawned remain with us throughout the time of the contract, but remain your property until the contract expires. After seven months, you can extend the loan contract. You must pay in full all interest that has accrued. When we have received payment, we can then renew the contract for a further seven months, under the same terms.

We offer competitive fixed monthly rates in the market at 5% (60% per annum), and loan terms from two up to seven months.

A representative example of repayment for a two months loan of £2500 is £250, thus a total repayment of £2750 at a 5% fixed monthly interest rate (or 60% per annum, 67.3 % APR)

*We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

ID Requirements for a loan application

To register with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, we and the National Pawnbrokers Association require that all new clients have photographic ID (passport, identity card or driving licence) and proof of current address (a council tax or utility bill no less than three months old).

We do not share this information with any third party. We do not run credit checks before approving a loan, and loans from our high end pawn shop service will not affect your credit rating. All loan transactions are private and confidential.

Data Protection

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers understands that confidentiality and privacy is of the utmost importance to all clients. Information we collect is used to fulfil our statutory obligations.

To administer your loan agreement(s) New Bond Street Pawnbrokers do not share details with any third parties. Information collected and recorded is confidentially and securely stored, and used entirely for in-house purposes and is strictly private.

Our Pawn Shop's Terms and Conditions

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are members of the National Pawnbrokers Association, and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Our official business address is 5 Blenhiem Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1LD. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of 12 Endeavor Square , Stratford , London, E20 1JN, is the supervisory authority under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

Our contracts are governed by the law of England and Wales unless you reside elsewhere in the United Kingdom in which case your local law will prevail.

Private and Confidential loans

All loan transactions are private and confidential. As one of the most reputable and leading independent pawn shops and pawnbrokers in London and the UK we ensure that all loan transactions are handled securely, promptly, and with sensitivity and care. Loans from New Bond Street Pawnbrokers will not affect your credit rating. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers do not run credit checks before approving a loan.

If you are a new client to New Bond Street Pawnbrokers photographic ID and household letter such as a utility bill or bank statement must be provided. This is required by the National Pawnbrokers Association and by law to protect both our clients and us. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers cannot supply a loan without this information. Please note New Bond Street Pawnbrokers do not share this information with any other third party.

Pawnbroking in London

Pawnbroking is a simple method to raise instant capital against items of value. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers is a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association UK, so all of our contracts are for the regulated term of up to seven months.

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers specialises in loans against fine jewellery, diamonds, fine watches, art, fine antiques, luxury cars, private plates and vintage wine. For more information on our Central London pawn shop and loaning against these items please see the respective page.

The National Pawnbrokers Association UK and NBSP require that all new clients have photographic ID and proof of a current address. Here at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers our pawnbroking service is a no-fuss method of raising immediate finance without affecting credit ratings. It’s private and confidential.

To use our pawnbroking service and raise a loan against an item please visit our London Mayfair premises. For items such as fine jewellery, diamonds and fine watches there is no need for an appointment. For art, fine antiques, luxury cars and private plates please contact us prior to a visit so we can begin the loan process. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers will always consider any item as collateral.

Security & Care

Jewellery, Diamonds, Precious Stones, Pearls & Fine Watches

When an item is held as security for a loan, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers take possession of the item. We appreciate that we’re often dealing with clients’ most treasured and valued luxury items, so we guarantee that all items are handled with the utmost care and sensitivity. That they are securely stored suitably packaged and returned to our clients in the same condition as when we received them.

All items are evaluated, wrapped and stored as appropriate, and are mostly kept in sealed protected packs or the item’s original box. We store items in our vaults.

If requested, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are happy to supply an assessment report or photos of an item prior to proceeding with a loan.

Fine Art, Collectables & Antiques

Before wrapping and storing in our climate-controlled vaults, we will evaluate the item and run our own assessment. Generally, fine art, collectables and antiques are sealed to ensure the best possible condition once in storage.

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers always liaises with the owner to find out how they believe their item should be packaged and stored. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers also works with one of London’s largest fine art logistic companies, who can assist in providing a pawnbroking service that guarantees quality for clients looking to either, transport their item to our office or move their items internationally.

Fine Wine

Given that temperature, humidity, insulation, airflow and natural light shuttering can be factors when storing fine wine, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers works with a selection of UK-based wine merchants, storage specialists and bonded warehouses. Private investors and fine wine connoisseurs can be assured their collection or investment is secure in a controlled environment when using our London pawn shop service.

We can assist clients with transport logistics and supply a courier service for their collection to one of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers selected partners fine wine storage facilities. For clients who already have their wine stock in a chosen bonded warehouse or storage facility there is a very high chance that New Bond Street Pawnbrokers may have worked with them in the past and can take charge of the bond or collection on their behalf.

Cars, Vehicles, Private Registration & Retention Documents

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers provides a full condition report before the vehicle is taken into storage and generally the vehicle is kept in our dry, temperature-controlled secure storage facility.

The New Bond Street Pawnbrokers appraisal team inspects the vehicle prior to providing a loan. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers work with one of the largest London-based logistic companies, so we can provide a trailer or courier service to collect the vehicle from anywhere within the UK.

For clients who already have their vehicle within a chosen storage facility there is a very high chance that New Bond Street Pawnbrokers may have worked with them in the past and are able to take charge of the vehicle on their behalf.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a Rolex watch that you want to pawn with the most awarded pawnbrokers in London, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers specialises in loans on Rolex watches. Based in Mayfair, London, we have a highly experienced appraisal team who are passionate about watches, and it doesn't get much more luxurious than Rolex...we are the answer to the question "Where can I pawn my Rolex Watch in London". Rolex is one of the most famous and collectable watch brands in the entire market, and we can help you release capital by taking out a loan against a Rolex, no matter what condition it is in. If you want a "pawn shop near me in London" our expert pawnbroking team will take into account the watch's current market value, and we accept models from a broad spectrum of the brand's illustrious history, including:

Sea Dweller
Milgauss
Pearlmaster
Daytone
Prince
Turn-O-Graph
Cellini
And many more...

Some particularly rare models include the Rolex Military Submariner and the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona, which broke records in 2017 when it sold at auction for an incredible $17.8 million. Getting the right valuation when you attempt to pawn my Rolex is an all-important consideration. There are many Rolex pawnbrokers in London who will not act within ethical boundaries and may give you inaccurate, unfair valuations for your timepiece. This will never happen at our award-winning London Pawnshop, as we pride ourselves on being an ethical vendor and our appraisal team have tremendous reputations in the pawnbroking industry. As a premium London pawn shop for Rolex watches, with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers you are in good hands. If you are seeking to release capital through collateral loans on Rolex watches then we will offer a fair price and competitive rates. Get in touch today or come in and see us - our friendly, courteous London pawnbrokers would be happy to discuss your needs and help you with the pawning of your Rolex watch

If you are wondering can pawn shops appraise jewellery and "Where can I pawn my Jewelry in London?", let us answer by telling you that New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are the most awarded pawn shops in London for loans on jewellery. We are a London pawnbroker for jewellery who will handle every transaction with a high level of discretion. Having been present for 25 years in Mayfair, in the heart of London, we always aim to release the full potential of every piece when you are looking for "Pawnshops around me in London". The fine jewellery we deal in includes a wide range of types and styles, including necklaces, rings, watches, bracelets and many individual gemstones or pearls. Our specialist London pawnbrokers have handled art nouveau pieces by Arpels and Van Cleef, as well as more modern pieces from designers like Cartier. Our appraisal team is able to offer accurate market valuations for modern, vintage and antique pieces. And the gemstones we appraise include diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and tanzanite. We are your best solution if you want to pawn your jewellery in London. Our team of resident pawnbrokers in London includes jewellery experts and specialist gemmological advisers with GIA training and a wealth of experience in their fields. We are an ethical London pawnbroker who strives to deliver a positive customer experience and unlock the full market potential of every piece we encounter. When looking for a London pawn shop for jewellery near me, New Bond Street Pawn Brokers is the right answer. You are in safe hands with us, and we will treat the entire process with care and discretion, so you feel safe and reassured at every stage. Pawning jewellery in London is a great way to unlock capital from the valuable pieces you own, and we operate from the heart of the UK's luxury auction industry. Get in touch with us or visit our jewellry pawn shop in London and we'll be happy to walk you through the process and offer you the advice and assurances you need.

When it comes to style and class, there are few handbags that can stand alongside a Hermes handbag. If you are searching for a London pawnshop for Hermes handbags and asking yourself "Where can I pawn my hermes bag in London?", rest assured you are dealing with a true admirer when you contact New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. Loans on Hermes bags are something we regularly deal in from our pawn shop in Central London , and we handle the entire process with the kind of care and discretion that has won numerous awards for our pawnbroking service. Ever since releasing the Haute A Courroies in the late 19th century, Hermes has been setting handbag trends for generations. The original bag was built for durability rather than glamour and fashion and is not the first piece that comes to mind from the brand's history. Of course, the iconic Birkin and Constance bags are easily recalled, with their unique and innovative design features and a huge emphasis on style. Unique items like the Hermes Kelly Rose Gold have sold at auction for as much as $2 million, so it's little wonder they are a popular item at high-end pawnbrokers in London. With our loan shops, you are guaranteed a fair, accurate valuation from our experienced team of reputable pawnbroking experts. We have a wealth of experience in giving loans on Hermes bags, and take great pride in our status as an ethical luxury Central London based pawn shop. We will take good care of you and your property from start to finish, and you will unlock the right amount of capital when you pawn my Hermes bag in London. So if you are searching for a London pawn shop for Hermes handbags near me, don't hesitate to get in touch - a member of our friendly, professional team will walk you through the process, and we look forward to seeing you at our pawn shop in Mayfair, London.

It's not uncommon for people to wonder if there is a London pawnbroker for luxury and classic cars. The answer to the qquestion "Where can I pawn my Classic Car in London?" is that New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, the high end pawnbroker in London, can handle the process of taking out loans on luxury and classic cars, allowing you to unlock the value of your vehicle without actually selling it. Whether you own a deluxe Lamborghini, or a Ferrari, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porsche, Bugatti or even Mercedes-Benz or Range Rover, there are many classic vehicles which hold incredible value. For example, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa fetched no less than $12.1 million at auction, and the 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Kellner fetched a cool $10 million. There is a great deal of demand for these cars among collectors, and this drives their value sky-high. As a London pawn shop for luxury and classic cars near me, we have the answers for you. At New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, we work with a number of trusted, reputable car specialists to ensure every valuation is accurate. This valuation forms the basis of your loan, and the car is kept safely as collateral until the debt is paid off. The criteria for a valuation includes manufacturer, model, mileage and overall condition of the vehicle. All the factors are taken into account as our experts calculate the car's true value, and the things that can push it particularly high are prestige markers and impressive provenance records like registration documents and plates. If you are looking to pawn my luxury or classic car in London, get in touch with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers today. We take great pride in our status as a trusted, ethical pawn shop in London, and we have won numerous awards for our service. We can offer high-value loans quickly if you are looking to release capital from your luxury cars. We will always offer a sum that represents the true value of your piece, and you won't have to part with your pride and joy permanently. It's the best way to unlock capital from your valuable assets without letting go of them. Contact us today, or come and visit our pawn shop in Mayfair, Central London and one of our friendly team will answer any questions you may have. Let us take you through the process of pawning your luxury or classic car in London with care and discretion, so you can access the funds you need.

A diamond ring is a timeless item of jewellery, and if you're looking for a London pawnbroker for diamond rings then you've come to the right place...we are the most awarded pawnbroker within UK, and the defacto answer to the question "Where can I pawn my diamond ring in London?" Diamonds are possibly society's most beloved and desirable stones, having been used to decorate jewellery for millennia. Accurate appraisals of diamonds are made using the 'four Cs', referring to carat, clarity, colour and cut. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are London Pawnbrokers with a team of respected experts who have a vast experience in pawning against diamond rings. The value of diamonds can be absolutely astronomical. Back in 2018, an incredibly rare pink diamond known as 'The Pink Legacy' was sold at auction for an astonishing $50 million. Its colour is exquisite, and it came in at a whopping 18.96 carats, making it a hugely desirable collector's piece. Now, the stone on your diamond ring may not quite be on that level, but it can still unlock a hefty cash amount when you take it into our central London pawn shop. If you've been searching for a London pawn shop for diamond rings near me, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are here to help. Based in Mayfair, we have built a strong reputation for ethical pawnbroking over many years, and our service has even earned us some prestigious awards. Loans on diamond rings require an accurate valuation of the stone in question, and less ethical pawn shops in London will sometimes seek to undervalue your piece for their own benefit. Book an appointment with us to pawn my diamond ring in London and you'll never experience this kind of thing. We will help you get the most out of your diamond ring and keep it safe for you until your loan is paid off. Our award winning pawnbroking team will handle the entire process with care and discretion, ensuring you feel secure through every stage of the transaction.

We get many visitors to our pawn shop in Mayfair looking for a London pawnbroker for diamonds. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have decades of experience dealing with loans on diamond rings in London, as well as other items of jewellery or simply the stones themselves. Our team of in-house appraisal experts is lead by Channel 4 'Four Rooms' expert appraiser David Sonnenthal, so you can rest assured you will get an accurate valuation from the most awarded gem pawnbrokers. As ethical pawnbrokers, we only deal with quality stones, and will always give an honest appraisal to help you unlock the most cash possible at our London pawn shop for diamonds. We handle every transaction with the utmost discretion and sensitivity, and you will never feel like your security or your needs are not looked after. Our premises can store your assets safely, so they will be returned to you in the same condition you left them in. Diamonds have been known to sell for as much as $50 million, but some similar-sized stones have been valued at less than $600. It's all about the 'four Cs': carat, clarity, colour and cut. Our experts will assess these elements of your stone to offer an accurate valuation, and you could turn your possession into a lump sum of cash without having to sell it outright. It's a great way to release capital when you have diamond jewellery or loose stones you need to pawn. If you are looking for a place to pawn my diamond ring in London, or you have any other diamond jewellery you'd like to pawn, come visit our store in Mayfair. Situated in the heart of London, our award-winning service will ensure you get a loan at the true value of your piece. We can offer specialist advice throughout, there is minimal paperwork, and you could walk away with the cash you need.

If you have been thinking about whether or not to pawn my fine wine in london, you'll be pleased to learn that New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have decades of experience helping clients do exactly that. We are an award-winning fine wine pawnshop in London that offers swift, accurate appraisals that ensure you get the money your assets are truly worth. And with the depth of our specialist experience, the appraisal process can be carried out on the spot, so you could walk away with your loan the same day. Some people collect fine wine for pleasure, while others see it as a financial investment. In either case, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers offer loans against a wide selection including port, champagne, cognac and madeira. If your wine cellar boasts a vintage Chateau Yquem, a fine Petrus or perhaps a star of the New World, and it is simply collecting dust and waiting to appreciate in value, you could unlock its current worth with loans on fine wine collections. All aspects of your wine bond or collection will be taken into account, such as label condition, cellaring and storage history, to give you a fair, accurate valuation in our shop. With New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, you can rest assured you are dealing with an ethical, reputable broker with 25+ years' history in the business. We offer the right appraisal every time, and ensure you keep 100% of the loan price. A vintage wine collection makes you very asset rich, but that capital is locked away as the wine appreciates. As a premier wine pawnbroker in London, we will help you release that value as a cash loan, which you can pay back any time, and at the end you get to keep your collection. We always take good care of your assets, so they will be returned in the same condition you left them in - with the extra value from being expertly stored for that much longer!

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers are the premier London pawn shop for art and paintings. Art has been revered for its cultural and monetary value for centuries, and recent years have seen an increase in this trend. Paintings by artists such as Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo and Pablo Picasso have famously fetched millions at auction, but pieces by lesser-known artists can also hold significant value. Our specialist appraisal team can give you an accurate valuation to help you access loans on fine art without having to lose possession of your piece. As an ethical London pawnbroker for art and paintings, we aim to provide the best service possible for our clients throughout the process. We have an expert appraisal team, and can provide specialist advice, financial solutions and loan brokering to our clientele. There are many factors that are considered when assessing the value of a painting. They include the artist, the painting itself, the condition it is in and the verifiable age. The final appraisal will be based on its market value and auction sales - we do require provenance for any fine art we provide loans against. We have offered loans on paintings from Mayfair in the heart of London for 25+ years, and are an established London pawnbroker for art and paintings. We utilise the same storage facility that the main London auction houses use, so you can rest assured your piece will be kept safely and securely. We are one of the most reputable pawnbrokers in London, having established a reputation for fairness and ethical practice that has earned us many awards in our illustrious history. If you are looking to pawn my art in London, come and pay New Bond Street Pawnbrokers a visit and we'll advise you on the process of getting a loan. Our loan contracts are FCA regulated, and you can make repayments however you see fit. Once the loan is paid back plus interest, you will have your painting(s) returned, meaning when you pawn my paintings you unlock a piece's cash value without having to sell it outright.

If you are looking for a pawn shop near me open now, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have been operating in the pawning of high-end items for over 25 years. We are a pawn shop in Mayfair, London, where we operate an ethical pawnbroking service, offering asset loans on a diverse range of luxury items. Our team has more than 60 years' experience between them in the industry, and every second of those years is poured straight into the service we offer. Ours is an award-winning pawnbroking service, providing more than £25 million in asset loans for our exclusive clientele over the past 5 years alone. We work with many high-end items, including classic cars, diamonds, fine art, vintage wine collections, antiquities, collectibles and more. If you are looking to pawn your fine assets, you can contact New Bond Street Pawnbrokers and arrange a no-obligation valuation from our in-house experts. Every appraisal our team makes is processed with the utmost diligence and discretion. We put the client first in every transaction and can offer expert advice and top-of-the-range security for you and your assets throughout the pawnbroking process. We are the pawnbrokers UK asset investors turn to when they need to unlock capital from their possessions, because they know they will always get a fair appraisal and a fast, quality pawnbroking service every time. If you live in London and are searching for high-end pawnbrokers near me, get in touch with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers today. A member of our friendly, professional team will talk you through the process and arrange an appointment for you to bring your possessions to be valued. We are a genuine Oxford Street pawnbroker, operating with the supreme level of service you would expect of a deluxe, central London service. You won't find better rates anywhere, and we offer generous repayment periods on our fair, accurate loan agreements so you can enjoy the unlocked capital with the peace and liberty you deserve.

The pawnbroker symbol is made up of a trio of gold spheres suspended from a bar. It is a widely recognised symbol of pawnbroking, but the theories around its origins are a little varied. The first theory comes from the Italian province of Lombardy. It is a place synonymous with pawnbroking since bankers in the region invented the pawnbroking business model. Lombard merchants are said to have hung three gold spheres outside their homes, though it was recently discovered that they were actually gold coins. Nevertheless, the spheres have remained the pawnbroking symbol. The second theory is that the symbol represents the Medici family, whose history has deep ties to banking. They were affluent Florence-based bankers who supported many architects and artists by lending money, and as their business grew some other banking businesses adopted the family's coat of arms: the three gold balls. The final theory is that the symbol represents Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of pawnbroking. The three gold spheres are believed to represent three gold bags given by Saint Nicholas to an old man, who needed help for his daughters to gain financial means and become more attractive for potential husbands. The three bags of gold are represented as the three spheres we see on pawnbrokers' storefronts. The real origin of the symbol cannot be known for sure, but it is clearly deeply tied up in the history of pawnbroking. In any case, it is widely recognised today, and you will see it hanging above the door at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers.

If you are based in London, and asking the question “Which pawn shop is open today near me?”, look no further than New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. Located on Blenheim Street in Mayfair, we are in the heart of London. We should be at the front of your mind if you are wondering what pawn shop is open right now. As a high-end pawn shop in London, we deal in a wide range of luxury items including watches, jewellery, diamonds, fine art and even cars. So, in answer to your question “What pawn shop is open today near me?”, don’t hesitate to pay us a visit at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers and we’ll be happy to take your enquiry regarding appraising your luxury items, or taking out a collateral loan against a high-value piece.

The short answer to the question “What pawn shops take watches?” is that most do – you should have no problem finding a pawn shop to sell watches to. There are many fine watches from distinctive and famous brands like Patek Philippe, Cartier and, of course, Rolex. Some of these pieces are worth many thousands of pounds, and it is no surprise that sometimes people who own them have reason to sell them to raise funds. A watches pawn shop in London is a natural place to turn, but not all pawn shops are created equal. Though there are many pawn shops for watches in London, the reality is that many do not offer truly competitive rates or honest valuations. At New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, our in-house experts are highly experienced and have great reputations in the industry for their appraisals. We operate on an ethical basis and will always offer a fair valuation for your luxury watch, no matter the reason you are seeking a pawn shop for watches in London. There is often a sentimental value attached to such items, and we handle the property and process of every customer with great care and professionalism. Our estimations when customers look to “pawn my watch in London” will be based on their predicted value at auction, and we can provide collateral loans on watches in London. If you live in London and are looking for a pawn shop for watches near me, look no further than New Bond Street Pawnbrokers in the heart of the city. We will ensure you are treated fairly and ethically from start to finish, so you can rest assured you will never encounter a questionable valuation from our team.

If you are looking for loans on antiques and collectibles, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers can help. We can loan against any high-end items, but valuable antiques and collectibles are of particular interest to us. When you endeavour to pawn my antiques and collectibles in London, you unlock their value without having to sell the items outright. And with our trusted, reputable team of expert appraisers, led by David Sonnenthal of Channel 4’s “Four Rooms”, you know you are in good hands. With our popularity and reputation as a pawnbroker in London for antiques & collectibles, we have been able to supply in excess of £25 million in asset loans over just the last 5 years, and antiques & collectibles form a major part of this. Our team considers loans against rare books, fine art, antiquities, period design and even prints. Whether it’s classic or contemporary is no matter: Mies van der Rohe, Louis XIV, Rembrandt, Chippendale, Warhol and Phillipe Starck are just some of the many names associated with the pieces we have provided loans against. Works from any period will be considered, with market values, provenance and importance of the works playing a major role in the assessment. We are an ethical broker, and when you visit our pawn shop in London for antiques & collectibles the appraisal is carried out by appointment. Once the loan terms are agreed, we will produce a contract stating your assets will remain under our guardianship for up to 7 months. Our loans are regulated by the FCA, and we are genuine experts in what we do. Your needs will be prioritised at all times, meaning sensitivity and discretion are the cornerstones of our award-winning pawnbroking service in London.

Pawnshop definition: A shop where members of the public can leave their possessions as collateral against loans. In some pawn shops members of the public are also able to buy items left by others that have unpaid loans against them.

Yes, there are London pawnbrokers that accept a variety of high-end luxury items. New Bond Street Pawnbrokers (NBSP) provides a pawnbroking service to those in London and the surrounding areas. NBSP offer customers loans against their luxury items. Pawnbroking is very much centred around luxury items, therefore pawnbrokers will only accept items that are considered to be high-end. This includes fine watches, fine jewellery, art, diamonds, and other items of high value. You will often find pawnbrokers in affluent areas, as these are often the areas where high end clientele resides. Customers are able to take luxury items into the pawnshop for valuation, and they are offered a loan against the item if the item is something that the pawnbroker deals in and sees to be of high-value. You will often find valuation experts in a pawnshop, meaning that your item will be comprehensively valued before you are offered a loan.

If you intend to pawn your item and wondering how do pawn shops work?, there are several things that will factor into this. We are a pawnshop in London that deals exclusively with luxury items. Therefore, it is important that your asset is considered a luxury item if you wish to pawn it to us. This is how to pawn your item: First, you must make an appointment for a consultation which will then lead to a valuation. Appointments allow us to know a little bit about your item before offering a valuation, and also means that we are able to ensure that the right experts are available to value your item when you require. If you are looking to make an appointment, you can call us or contact us online to arrange this. You should also ensure that you locate any papers or other forms of provenance relevant to your item before coming to your appointment as we will need this to correctly and accurately value your asset. If our valuers consider your asset to be a valuable luxury item, you will be offered the opportunity to take out a loan by using the item as collateral. The value of the loan can vary depending on many different factors including the condition of the item and ability to guarantee legitimacy. Once we have given a valuation, you will have the opportunity to fill in paperwork and agree to any loan terms. If you are looking to find out more about how do pawn shops work, do call us today.

Are you wondering "Do pawnshops check credit scores?". No, and getting a loan from a pawnbroker is also a good idea if you have a poor credit score. Although a loan from a pawnbroker against luxury items may come with a slightly higher interest rate than those from a bank, it will not affect your credit score and poor credit history won't stop you from being able to pawn your item. As a pawnbroker will use your asset as collateral, there is no need for credit checks. You are lent money based on the value of items that you already own, this means that even if you are unable to pay the loan back, the value is covered by the item that you have pawned. Repaying a pawnbroker loan is more flexible than standard bank loans or payday loans. If you are able to pay the loan back earlier than expected, you will be able to reclaim your item, without the worry of early repayment fees. If you are unable to pay back your loan then you won't get chased by debt collection agents, instead, your asset will be sold to cover the debt incurred. In a nutshell, the answer to the question "Do pawnshops check credit?" is no.

Why should you pawn your asset at a London pawnbroker instead of selling your asset? There are many reasons to choose pawning your asset to pawnbrokers in London instead of opting to sell it. If you are looking to sell a luxury item, you may choose to sell it on an auction site. We will not offer a loan against a luxury item without inspecting it and offering a valuation. Luxury items should not be sold without being appraised if you really intend to receive the true value of the asset. If you do decide to sell your item online through an auction site, you are unlikely to receive the true value of the asset as many people are put off from buying luxury items online, as they have not been inspected by an expert. There are a number of factors that determine the price of luxury items, which means that they must be inspected if they are to be valued correctly. Luxury items can also hold high sentimental value, especially if they are family heirlooms, jewellery or other personal items. This means that you may not want to sell the item and instead, you simply need a short-term loan. If this is the case, then a pawnbroker loan can be a good option if you know that you will be able to pay the loan back and reclaim your item.

Is taking a loan from a pawnbroker near me better than a payday loan? Yes, payday loans are dangerous to take out. They often have ludicrously high interest rates that mean you will spiral into debt if you are unable to pay them back. Some payday lenders will offer loans with an APR of up to 1500%, which will clearly land the customer into serious debt if they fail to pay back the loan on time. Pawnshops, on the other hand, do not offer loans with an interest rate even close to this. Furthermore, the fact that you are able to use your asset as collateral means that even if you are unable to pay back your loan, you won't have creditors chasing you as you would if you took out a payday loan. In addition to this, taking a payday loan out of this kind would mean that you would likely be paying the interest off for a very long time. A pawn shop loan is a much less risky financial decision than taking out a payday loan. Payday loans should be avoided, and the various ethical issues around it means that the rules around them are constantly changing, and legislation is being put in place to regulate the unreasonable interest rates associated with these type of loans.

When you borrow money from a pawnshop, the amount is determined by the value of your asset. The pawnbroker will offer a loan based on the value of the item, this will usually be a percentage of what the item is worth. This is known as loan to value (LTV). The LTV could be 70%, so in this case, a loan against a £10,000 item with an LTV of 70% would be £7,000. Because of the way in which pawnshop lending works, there is some room for negotiation in regard to loan prices and interest rates. For example, you may be able to negotiate a loan with a higher LTV such as 80%, which against an item worth £10,000 would mean you'd be given a loan of £8,000. Negotiation is very much an accepted part of pawnbroking, a pawnbroker may be open to offering a better price on items depending on your personal circumstances, loan length, and other factors. Pawnshop interest rates are reasonable compared to other forms of finance and are more flexible than determining the value of an item of the LTR of a loan.

If you are wondering what pawnshop pays the most in London, you'll be pleased to know that it is New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. We are the best pawn shop in London, with the best interest rates and also a number of awards under our belt and have been shortlisted for many more. These include UK Financial Business of the Year, Best Pawnshop in London, Best Pawnshop in the UK, and Best Pawnbroking Employer. In fact, we have recently been awarded the 2019 NPA Award for Best Pawn shop in UK. This isn't all that makes us the best London pawnshop, unlike many others, we offer auction-based loans. Our team of experts will always strive to provide the best price for your asset, we care about our customers and we are driven by our highly ethical values. Our reputation for being a trustworthy and highly successful pawnbroker is what sets us aside from the rest. We are a London pawnbroker that deals in the highest quality items and we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our interest rates are affordable as we understand that many people that pawn their luxury items want to claim them back.

When it comes to pawnshops, many people are unaware of the luxurious nature of the items that pawnbrokers loan against. Unlike other shops that buy second-hand goods from members of the public and sell them on, pawnbrokers lend money against luxury high-end items. This means that they will not offer a loan against an asset without a comprehensive appraisal. You are probably wondering, what can I pawn? Pawnbrokers accept many items including fine watches, jewellery, art, antiques and collectables, wine, and even classic cars.

Pawning your watch with us is an easy process. If you want to get the best price for your watch then London pawnbrokers are a good place to start. We are used to dealing with luxury watches, and our experts know what to look for when valuing a watch. You probably have a rough idea of the value of your watch already, if you haven't then it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the watch that you own before bringing it to us, this will help to avoid any disappointment. It is a good idea to determine whether your watch is made by a luxury brand before contacting us. Once you have this information, feel free to give us a call and we can arrange a valuation appointment. We will only loan against a watch if it is in working order and if you hold the papers to authenticate it and detail any service or maintenance. Some popular luxury watch brands you can pawn against include Rolex, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, and Omega. To ensure the best chance of securing a loan against your watch, you'll need to provide good solid provenance when you attend your valuation appointment. It is also a good idea to get your watch cleaned or perform any maintenance before bringing it to us.

We know that for many people, a classic car can be a real pride and joy. However, sometimes the time will come when you may need to make use of this asset and borrow money against it. We can offer loans against classic cars and we work with a number of classic car specialists to help us determine the true value of your car. Pawning a classic car can be a great way to unlock the value of your vehicle without having to sell it. Brands we love include Porsche, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg. Many other classic cars can also hold considerable value, so contact us if you have a classic car that you are considering pawning.

Pawning your jewellery can be a difficult decision, but it can often be better than selling it outright. If you are going to pawn your jewellery, we are the right pawn shop in London for you, having recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best Pawn shop in the UK. Our in-house experts can offer valuations on all types of fine jewellery to ensure that you will get the best possible price when taking out a loan against your jewellery or diamonds. The value of your jewellery will depend on a number of factors including its manufacturer, condition, age, and if it contains any precious materials such as stones or metals. Some manufacturers that we will consider offering a loan against are Graff, Bvlgari, Van Cleef and Arpels, Boucheron, Tiffany and Co, Cartier, and many more.

Pawning your diamonds in London can be difficult if you don't know where to start. It is a good idea to find a reputable London pawnbroker that is used to dealing with high end diamonds, that's why we are the right pawn shop in London, having recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best Pawn shop in the UK. Our experts handle diamonds on a regular basis and know exactly what to look for when it comes to valuation. The value of your diamond will depend on four factors, their colour, cut, carat, and clarity. Often an expert is required to identify these factors, that's why our in-house specialists are a good place to start. Once your diamonds have been inspected and appraised, a loan against your diamonds will be offered in line with the valuation.

If you are a fine art owner who is looking to pawn your fine art in London then the chances are you prefer to deal with experts that know the true value of your pieces. Art can hold high value, but only if you choose the right experts when pawning your fine art in London. Our team will consider lending against any work of fine art.

Many people collect wine for a variety of reasons, this includes investment, or for pleasure. However, many people are also unaware that pawning their wine is an option. Pawning wine allows you to gain from the value of your wine without having to sell it, and you don't even have to pawn your whole collection. Some people choose to just pawn one bottle of rare wine. Our experts have 25 years of experience dealing with and providing loans on fine wines, so you'll be sure that your wine is in good hands. Examples of wines that we will consider loaning against include, Chateau Petrus, Chateau Lafite, Chateau Mouton, and Chateau Margaux.

If you have antiques or collectables in your home then it could be a good idea to consider pawning them. By pawning them, you unlock their value in the short term but still get to keep them in the long-term. Some people choose to collect strange but valuable items, and we can offer loans against all kind of antiques and collectibles. Some antique items can hold considerable value, so it's worth letting us examine them should you intent to pawn your antiques.

No, pawnshops cannot buy or loan against stolen items. We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are members of the National Pawnbroking Association so we will not consider buying or loaning against goods without substantial proof of ownership. We may require you to provide evidence of how you acquired the item that you wish to pawn to us before offering a loan against it.

Yes, you will need several forms of ID to pawn something. We cannot offer a loan without a form of identification. Therefore, you must ensure that if you intend to take a loan out against an item, you can provide us with an acceptable form of ID. No pawnbroker will lend money to any individual that cannot provide ID.

Although we are not pawnbrokers in Oxford Street, we are very close. In fact, New Bond Street can be approached from Oxford Street. Oxford St is an affluent area with many stores nearby offering luxury goods by brands like Chanel, Burberry, Guess, and Gucci. If you're looking to pawn a luxury item like watches,jewelry, diamonds, ary or classic cars then we are the best pawnshop for you, having recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best pawn shop within UK. We offer loans against your luxury assets near Oxford Street. If you're looking to pawn an item to us, be sure to do your research beforehand. The loans that we offer will be based on the value of the item, so the higher the value is of the asset that you want to pawn, the higher the loan value will be. Our store can be reached by all forms of public transport including via the London Underground at Oxford Street Station.

At our pawn shop in Piccadilly Circus you can pawn watches and other items for cash as well as taking loans against luxury watches, jewellery, art, and fine wine as assets. If you are looking to pawn your luxury goods to the most awarded pawn shop in Piccadilly Circus, give us a call today to arrange an appointment. We are the best pawn shop in Picadilly Circus with many awards under our belt and recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best pawn shop within UK. If you consider to pawn your luxury items such as watches, jewellery or fine art, then call us today or contact us online.

We are a central London Pawnbroker that offers loans on a variety of high-end luxury goods like watches, and we also offer pawnbroker loans against many other luxury assets like fine jewellery, diamonds, fine art or classic cars. You can rest assured that you can pawn a watch with the most reputable central London pawn shop. We can help if you are looking to pawn a luxury watch in central London. We offer loans against high-end luxury items, this includes luxury watches. If you wish to pawn an item with us, we advise you to make an appointment in advance. This ensures the highest level of discreet service and means that we can make sure that our expert valuator is always on-site when you arrive to pawn your luxury watch at our award winning Central London pawn shop. Many people are unaware of the process involved in pawning a watch, fortunately, it is fairly simple. If you have no knowledge of the value of your watch, it's a good idea to get a rough idea before you visit us. This will avoid any disappointment that may be experienced if the value of the loan against your watch is lower than you needs. The loan value will be based on the auction value of your watch, therefore it is important that you are aware of this beforehand. However, it is also important that you are aware of factors that may deem your watch less valuable than you are expecting. When pawning your watch at our award winning pawn shop in Central London our expert valuers will value your watch based on a number of variable factors, such as its condition, age, and provenance.

We are award winning pawnbrokers in Mayfair, London and pride ourselves on being the best in the business. Our award-winning team of experts have a vast amount of experience in valuing all types of luxury items. In our Mayfair pawn shop store you can pawn classic cars, watches, art, jewellery, antiques and many more fine assets. Our reputation as a top Mayfair pawn shop is excellent and we recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best pawn shop within UK. If you have any items that you think may be of interest to us, give us a call and arrange an appointment with one of our specialists. We will arrange a discreet consultation, your item will be valued and we may be able to offer you a loan against the value of your item. Mayfair is a high-end area of London where many of the UK's affluent individuals live and shop. Our Mayfair pawn shop location are home to many luxury items available for sale and we are also always open to loaning against luxury items such as watches, jewellery, art, wine, and antiques.

If you are in Hatton Garden then you may be looking for a Hatton Garden pawnbroker. Our pawn shops in Hatton Garden, London loan against a range of luxury high-end items. We have a number of specialists in-store that can provide valuations against various assets including luxury watches like Rolex or Breitling. We also have specialists that can provide valuations and loans on diamonds, so if you have any luxury jewellery, diamonds, or watches that you are looking to pawn, we are the best Hatton Garden pawnshop for you, having recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best Pawn shop within UK. We can also offer loans against more obscure items such as collectables and antiques, and we consider loaning against any form of fine art. If you are looking for a pawn shop in Hatton Garden, our Central London Pawn shop has a top reputation for loans on luxury assets.

You’re probably wondering “Can I pawn my watch without papers?”. In short, no. A watch without papers is not a desirable item for buyers or London pawn shops. As a pawn shop in London that offers loans against luxury watches, we do not accept a watch without papers. Papers are necessary to guarantee the authenticity of your watch and take out a loan against it. You may be able to sell your watch without papers online through auction sites or other selling sites but you are likely not to receive the value that your watch is worth.

If you are in London, then you are probably thinking “where is the closest pawn shop near me?”. We are located in New Bond Street and are in a great location in Mayfair, Central London. We are in an affluent area near Piccadilly Circus and many stores nearby offer luxury goods by brands like Chanel, Burberry, Guess, and Gucci. If you’re looking to pawn a luxury item then we are the best pawnshop in London for you, having recently won the 2019 NPA Award for Best pawn shop within UK. We offer loans against your luxury items. If you’re looking to pawn an item to us, be sure to do your research beforehand. The loans that we offer will be based on the accurate and auction based value of the item, so the higher the value is of the asset that you want to pawn, the higher the loan value will be. Our London pawn shop store can be reached by all forms of public transport including via the London Underground.

Pawning is a simple process whereby you use valuable items as collateral to raise short-term funds. After receiving the funds from your pawnbroker, you have a fixed period of time with which to pay back the money lent to you plus the agreed rate of interest. You have until the end of the agreed period to return the money plus interest, at which point the item pawned becomes our property.

We are able to issue loans against Jewelry, Fine watches, Precious gemstones, Loose diamonds, Estate Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry, Antique Jewelry ,Fine wines, Cars, Fine Art. If you have an item you would like to pawn but are not sure if we accept it, then please do contact us.

By law, we can only loan against items to individuals aged above 18 years old. Please bring suitable identification with you (passport or driving license for example) to effectively identify yourself. Also, bring any documents or provenance you own relating to the item (e.g. proof of purchase, service history or any certificates of authenticity).

The exact rates of interest and the terms of the loan agreement will be laid out upon appraisal. but you can expect the best interest rates on market for up 5-7%.

No, our service does not involve credit agencies at any stage.