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
Top 7 Cartier Watch Collections We Absolutely Love
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
Top 8 Patek Philippe Watch Collections We Absolutely Love!
Established in 1839 in the Canton of Geneva, Patek Phillipe has an uninterrupted history of making classic timepieces. The level of excellence associated with Patek Philippe has attracted a number of notable patrons. The defining historical moment came with the invention of the world’s first wristwatch. Created for the Countess Koscowicz of Hungary in…
Written on January 8, 2024 at 2:29 pm
Categories: Blog
Top 17 Collections of Cartier Jewellery You Will Absolutely Love!
1. Cartier Love Jewellery The Cartier Love collection was born in 1969, with a simple but iconic bracelet designed by Aldo Cipullo. The Love bracelet has since become perhaps the single most famous Cartier piece, and you’ll find Cartier Love bracelet pawnbrokers in every city. Cartier has since expanded the line to include other…
Written on January 7, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Categories: Blog
Top 25 Most Expensive Whiskey Ever Sold on Auction as of 2024
In this post we will be covering most expensive whiskey, bourbon, cask, and scotch, ever sold as of 2024 – background, prices, and more. Without further ado, let’s get straight into it. 1. Arbeg sets new record with most expensive whisky ever sold ($19.3 mill) The most expensive whisky ever sold at auction…
Written on October 30, 2023 at 11:11 am
Categories: Blog
Top 10 Most Expensive Tiffany & Co Jewelry Ever Sold at Auction as of 2024
The history of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. stands today as one of the most luxurious jewellery brands worldwide – though its history shows just how much the company has changed in nearly two centuries of operation. In 1837, Charles Tiffany teamed with John Young, his school friend and eventual brother-in-law, to create…
Written on May 18, 2023 at 9:07 am
Categories: Blog
Recent Comments by nbsp
No comments by nbsp