About: nbsp
David Sonnenthal is the Founder of the multi-award-winning pawn shop New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, located in Blenheim Street, Mayfair, Central London.
David 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 five times in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2008. Over the course of his 30-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 value, and trends in pawnbroking.
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.
Recent Posts by nbsp
The last five years in the luxury watch market have been a rollercoaster ride. In early 2022, the market hit record highs. However, by the end of that same year, it hit a slump from which it has yet to recover. So, what does the future hold for investors and collectors of fine watches? Is…
Written on March 1, 2024 at 11:01 am
Categories: Blog
The world’s best watchmakers like to keep us guessing. They rarely share the news about their upcoming luxury watches ahead of trade shows or special events. However, that doesn’t mean 2024 is going to be a total surprise. In fact, the year has gotten off to a good start, with Czapek, Audemars Piguet, and Hublot…
Written on February 14, 2024 at 11:25 am
Categories: Blog
Interestingly, Hermes has been trend setters since their first bag, the HAC (Haute A Courroies) appeared in the latter years of the 1800s. Rather than a glamorous symbol of fashion, the HAC was intended for rather more rugged purposes. It was actually a bag for carrying riding boots and horse-riding equipment. This accounts for its…
Written on January 10, 2024 at 7:50 am
Categories: Blog
1. Richard Mille Bonbon The Richard Mille Bonbon collection is extensive and delightfully quirky. It was inspired by childhood dreams of sugary sweets and juicy fruits. This is one of the most surprising and outstanding watch collections on the market today, and there’s nothing else quite like a Bonbon. The Bonbon collection was showcased in…
Written on January 9, 2024 at 11:36 am
Categories: Blog
Cartier Tank The Cartier Tank watch was launched in 1917, and is one of the jeweller’s most iconic wristwatch designs. The Tank design was inspired by the Western Front’s Renault tanks, and the very first watch was given to the US General Persching in that year. What makes the Tank stand out is its square…
Written on January 8, 2024 at 8:28 pm
Categories: Blog