Our People
David Sonnenthal
Director and founder
The founder and director of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, David was first introduced to the pawnbroking industry by his father, Michael. From an early age David had a vision for an exclusive pawnbroking service that focused on collateral-based loans at the luxury end of the market, this was realized when he founded New Bond Street Pawnbrokers in 1999.
A specialist in the luxury watch market, David brings with him many years of experience in the pawnbroking industry.
He won the National Pawnbroker Association’s Best Independent Pawnbroker award in 2008 and 2019 and is often featured in the national media. David is a resident dealer on Channel 4’s Four Rooms TV series.
Oliver Brown
Senior Manager
Confidentiality and professionalism are our watchwords. Oliver liaises with our customers to ensure all transactions are processed smoothly and sensitively. Oliver also heads up the luxury cars and private plates department, bringing with him an extensive knowledge and up-to-the-minute awareness of market trends in this growing sector.
Susana Figueiredo
Manager
Having worked in the 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 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.
2019 Winner National Pawnbroking Association Award: Best Store in the UK
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Who We Are
New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. Building A Pawnbroking Service For The Future.
New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have been brokering and providing loans against fine jewellery, loans on fine watches, diamonds, fine art, fine wine, luxury cars , antiques other fine personal assets in London since the early 2000’s.With over 60 years of industry experience, our commitment to providing a different type of brokering service has enabled us to grow our business to an ever-expanding exclusive international clientele.
Our objective has always been to bring one of the oldest trades in the world into the 21st century.
We’re proud to say that over the last five years, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers have supplied over £25 million in asset loans. Our advice, expertise and premier service keep our clients coming back (over 80% of our clients come back to use our services).
Our ambition is to continue to evolve within our industry, providing asset-based loans for clients old and new, delivered with discretion, professionalism and a commitment to quality of service. As one of the leading and most reputable independent pawnbrokers in London – and indeed the UK – we ensure that all loan transactions are handled securely, promptly, and with a sensitivity and care unmatched in the pawn broking industry.Our experience and understanding of luxury products such as jewellery, diamonds, fine watches, fine art, fine antiques, luxury cars, private plates and vintage wine enable our clients to achieve the maximum loan against their items, based on current market values.
We offer an immediate, secure, private and no-fuss pawn broking service for instant loans against luxury items.
