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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.

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How to get the best price when Pawning your Classic Car

You may have heard the phrase that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. In the world of classic cars, where values seem to fluctuate by the day, that’s very true. While it’s true, that doesn’t mean you’re at the complete mercy of the marketplace when you decide to pawn…

Top 8 Brands of Classic Cars You Can Loan Against at Luxury Pawn Shops

1. ASTON MARTIN Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford are to be thanked for the founding of Aston Martin, way back in 1913. However, the cars the majority of people associate with Aston Martin came under the David Brown era, who took over the company in 1947. The iconic and highly collectible series of “DB” cars…

Top 6 Brands of Fine Jewellery You can Loan Against at Luxury Pawn Shops

1. Graff  Diamond jewellery created by Graff jewellers features distinctive pieces which beautifully integrate modern design with traditional craftsmanship. Knowing how sought after Graff diamond jewellery is and the high likelihood you will never be able to replace an item, you may be, understandably, reluctant to sell your Graff jewellery. Laurence Graff himself said, “I…

Top 4 Diamond Jewellery You Can Loan against at Luxury Pawn Shops

1. Pawn Your Diamond Earrings Earrings created from precious metals and gemstones have been decorating our bodies since ancient times. In days gone by, only the noblest or royal individuals had the funds to buy and wear them, explaining the high cost of some jewellery, rings, and other diamonds at auctions, and pawn shops. Nowadays,…

Top 4 Fine Wine Bottles & Collections You Can pawn Today!

  1. Chateau Lafite Rothschild Chateau Lafite Rothschild wine, you should already know that this is considered one of the world’s finest and most luxurious wines. Chateau Lafite Rothschild wine is rich in history and produced in Bordeaux, France. Due to the quality and provenance of the wine, Lafite Rothschild wine is highly sought after…

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