Sell your antiques with us
Why pay over 40% commission to an auction house for selling your antiques?
Why sell with Hepplewhites?
Hepplewhites offers a no-fee auction alternative with 100% payout on valuations, avoiding the high commission rates of most London auction houses. Sellers receive immediate payment through a secure bank transfer once a price is agreed, and items can be valued at home by experts, saving time and travel costs.
Contact us today for your free, at home, valuation.
No auction fees
Most London auction houses are taking over 40% in commission on lots below £10,000; when taking into account seller’s fees, illustration fee, insurance, VAT, as well as buyer’s premium. We promise to pay you the highest price and 100% of your valuation; no fees or premiums.
Immediate payment
Once a price has been agreed, Hepplewhites will issue an immediate bank transfer there and then before any goods are taken. Transactions are handled securely and transparently, ensuring that you as a seller and us are fully protected throughout the process.
The comfort of your own home
Get your items valued by our experts in the comfort of your own home, saving the need to unnecessarily take your collection out in public, while cutting down on travel time and costs.
What we buy
We purchase jewellery, watches, gold, silver, fine art, asian art, sculpture, clocks, vintage luggage, medals and coins and more.
Jewellery
Vintage and contemporary jewellery, including diamonds and precious gemstones. Our highly qualified FGA and GIA gemologists give you the peace of mind of highly accurate valuations for your jewellery.
Gold
We buy all types of gold, with immediate payment and the highest prices paid, avoiding unnecessary fees. Sell your gold and gold jewellery with Hepplewhites, all from the comfort of your own home.
Watches
We are interested in buying vintage and modern watches, regardless of condition, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and many more.
Fine Art
We specialise in fine paintings and works of art from the 17th to 20th Century, by leading artists. Book your free, no obligation art valuation, today.
Oriental Items
Sell your Chinese and Japanese porcelain, jade, bronzes, pictures, cloisonné and small works of art to Hepplewhites. Asian art dealers with over 30 years’ experience and expertise.
Silverware
From silver salvers to silver spoons, our silverware experts are interested in antique and modern silverware of all kinds and on hand to give you a free, no obligation valuation.
Sculptures
Sell your sculpture with Hepplewhites, from 18th to 20th Century Marble Figures to Art Deco bronzes, our sculpture specialists ensure you’ll receive a highly accurate valuation.
Vintage Luggage
Sell your antique and vintage luggage. From Louis Vuitton to Goyard suitcases and trunks. Get a free, no obligation valuation, regardless of condition.
Books
Sell your old books to Hepplewhites. We have a particular interest in first editions, hand illustrated and leather bound books; with immediate payment and the highest prices paid, avoiding unnecessary fees.
Furniture
We are interested in fine English and continental furniture from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Have antique furniture to sell? Book a free, no obligation valuation, from the comfort of your own home.
Clocks
We are interested in clocks from all historical periods ranging from early Georgian to late Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, as well as mid-century and contemporary makers.
Gold Coins
Sell your gold, silver or platinum bullion at competitive rates, based on live precious metal prices. We buy gold and silver coin collections, as well as single coins, proof sets, sovereigns and Krugerrands.
Advantages of selling direct with Hepplewhites vs an auction house
Avoid fees
Avoid sellers fees and low offers from buyers looking to reduce their buyer’s fee.
Traditionally, those seeking to sell valuable items might assume a public auction is the most effective approach to getting the best prices for their goods. However, auction houses will also charge you a seller’s fee, illustration fee, insurance, as well as VAT, meaning if your item does sell you will only receive 45% of your item’s true value and if it does not sell, you will still be responsible for paying the auction house certain fees – leaving you unnecessarily out of pocket.
Additionally, because of the current buyer’s premium of 30% (inclusive of VAT), the buyers bidding on your items will reduce their bids accordingly.
100% of your valuation
We pay 100% of our valuation, whereas selling at auction might mean you receive as little as 45% of the sale prices, after fees and premiums.
Choosing Hepplewhites gives you the peace of mind that you will receive the true market value of your items, as well as a streamlined and discrete approach to selling your valuables, without the risk of any unsold items or delayed payments.
Immediate payment
Immediate payment vs waiting several months for sale and payment.
Selling direct with Hepplewhites gives you immediate payment for your items, a huge benefit compared to selling at auctions.
It may take up to three months after the auction house consigns your pieces, for the first appropriate sale to occur and at least another further month until you are paid, making a total of four months before you receive any payment.
Any unsold pieces will be re-entered to another sale and can take several months for the next suitable sale. Furthermore, since the item has already been exposed to the market, you will have to lower your price in order to encourage the sale, as your item will now be less appealing to potential customers.
Have items to sell?
Contact us and speak to an expert today for your FREE home valuation.
