Antique pawn shop
We offer short term pawn loans against your antique furniture, ceramics, jewellery, clocks, silverware and rare books. Get in touch with us today for a free antique valuation loan quote.
How to pawn antiques
Looking for loan on antiques? Your antiques are assessed by our specialists. Request a quote, send or bring your pieces to us, and our specialists will confirm a final valuation.
Getting your antiques to us
In person
Submit your enquiry online for a preliminary valuation. If you'd prefer to bring your antique to us, we'll arrange a convenient appointment with one of our specialists.
From home
If you can't travel, we can arrange fully insured collection through our specialist logistics partners. If your antique is already in secure storage, we may be able to leave it there for the duration of the loan.
Valuing your antiques
Our specialists provide an accurate, up-to-date valuation based on current market demand and recent comparable sales. We consider four key factors:
- Age and origin: the maker, period, materials, and any identifying marks or hallmarks
- Provenance: ownership history, documentation, and any supporting certificates that help verify authenticity
- Condition: restoration, repairs, damage, wear, or missing parts can all affect value
- Market value: we assess recent auction results and current demand for comparable antiques
We also carry out appropriate due diligence, including checks against relevant loss and stolen registers where necessary.
How we care for your antiques
While your antique is with us, it is in safe hands. Every item is assigned a unique reference number, securely stored, and fully accounted for throughout the loan.
Depending on its size and nature, your antique is kept in our highly secure vaults or a specialist storage facility, with appropriate protective packaging to preserve its condition. Our inventory is regularly audited, ensuring your item is returned in the same condition it was received.
Reasons for loaning on antiques
The main reasons clients borrow against their antiques. Collectors, business owners, galleries and dealers can all benefit, including those who have inherited collections.
Raise funds without selling
Unlock the value of your antiques while retaining ownership. Ideal if you need short-term finance but want to keep your collection intact.
Fund new acquisitions
Use the value in your existing antiques to purchase new pieces at auction or through private dealers. Ideal for collectors and antique dealers.
Manage short-term cash flow
Access capital to cover personal or business expenses, such as tax payments or investment opportunities, without permanently parting with your antiques.
Bridge the gap before a sale
If you're planning to sell an antique, a loan can provide immediate funds while you wait for the right buyer or auction, helping you avoid a rushed sale.
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Recent antique loan examples
Discover a selection of previous examples of antiques we have lent against.
Antique brooch
Marvel comic
Tiffany cutlery set
19th-century atlas
Tips for pawning antiques
A few practical tips to help you get the most from your antiques loan, and to receive a preliminary offer as quickly as possible.
Gather any documentation
Provide receipts, certificates, provenance, or previous valuations where available, as these can help verify authenticity and support a stronger valuation.
Keep your antique in good condition
Avoid unnecessary repairs or cleaning before your valuation. Original condition is often preferred, and improper restoration can reduce value.
Know your item's history
Information such as the maker, age, origin, and any interesting ownership history can help our specialists assess your antique more accurately.
Understand current market demand
The value of antiques is influenced by rarity, condition, and buyer demand. Recent auction results often have a significant impact on the amount you can borrow.
Get started
Get in touch with our team for a free quote and start raising money on your luxury assets today. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about borrowing against your antiques.
Should I sell my antiques to a dealer or pawn them?
When you pawn your antiques rather than sell them to dealers, the process can be much faster and it allows you to reclaim your antiques in the future. Often, our clients simply need a short-term loan quickly and prefer to leverage their valuable assets without having to part with them forever. Our expert valuations and loans can be quicker than antique dealers.
How much can I pawn my antiques for?
We offer loans from £500 up to £2 million on luxury assets, but our minimum loan threshold for antiques is £20,000. We always aim to provide our clients with the maximum loan amount though the amount depends on many factors including authenticity, condition, rarity and provenance.
How are antiques valued?
Antiques are valued based on the piece, style, period, provenance, condition, fabricator (if known), desirability and recent comparable sales.
Can I pawn my antiques I use every day?
We will always make a valuation based on the condition of the piece, as well as its history and provenance. A much-loved Tiffany lamp could be used every day but still be in superb condition. The same goes for clocks and silverware. Simply because it is used/loved doesn’t mean that it has no value.
Can I pawn my antiques?
We are happy to offer a loan quotation for any of your antiques. Our experts are well-connected in the antiques industry and will give you an accurate market-value estimate for your piece. We will consider pieces of all types, including clocks, silverware, furniture and rare books. We focus on the condition, the provenance and the market demand.
Can I pawn antiques I’ve had in my family for years?
We can value antiques that have been handed down the generations as their origins are more likely to be authentic and the provenance can be more easily tracked. We will take good care of your items and will consider any antique items of any age for a pawnbroking valuation.
Our loan rates
All loans are for 6 months and secured against your luxury assets. Maximum APR (including all fees) 93.21%. Loans may be redeemed at any time during the term. If redeemed early, only the loan amount and accrued monthly interest are payable. Representative Example: £1,000 over 6 months at 6.5% per month (fixed). Total repayable £1,390. Representative APR 93.21%. Risk Warning: If the loan is not repaid, the assets may be sold.