PAWNBROKING

Pawnbroking is a way of raising cash against a valuable item that you own, such as a fine watch, gold or platinum jewellery, or diamonds and other precious gemstones.

The origins of pawnbroking can be traced back over 3,000 years to the Chinese and it is pawnbroking we have to thank for the discovery of the Americas - Christopher Columbus' voyage was funded largely by the proceeds from pawning Queen Isabella of Spain's jewels! The industry as we know it today, however, can be traced back to fifteenth century Italy when the noble Medici family was a dominant financial power.

We loan cash against works of art, objet d'art, jewellery gold or platinum, fine watches and precious gem stones at competitive rates of interest. From £50 to £50,000, we pay cash immediately.

We also buy gold and watches at competitive prices.

• For the duration of the pawn loan, your item is kept in our secure office, in a safe.

• On repayment of the loan, at any time, you will be entitled to reclaim your item back. We keep items for a 6-month period, but this period can be extended indefinitely, as long as you repay the outstanding interest.

• If you do not collect your item within the 6-month period, we will write to you to notify you of our intention to sell the item, giving you another chance to collect your item. You will then be informed when the item is sold, and what the selling value was.

• All items considered, please bring your items to our Bishopsgate offices where one of our trained valuers will asses your items while you wait free of charge and with no appointment necessary.

Please bring along some identification such as a driving license, utility bill or bank statement.

We are experts in valuing your jewellery and luxury goods and are in possession of the necessary pawnbrokers Consumer Credit License and are also a member of NPA