What We Buy

We specialise in buying a wide range of high-value antiques, jewellery, and rare collectables. Whether you’re selling a single treasured piece or an entire inherited collection, our service is designed to be discreet, professional, and completely stress-free.

With over 25 years of experience, our founder, Daniel Ives, and the entire Burlingtons Ltd. team offer private home valuations and instant payment. All without the delays, commissions, or uncertainty of selling through an auction house.

Watches

Luxury watches are among the most sought-after items in today’s collector market, and we’re proud to be a trusted specialist buyer of rare and valuable timepieces.

Jewellery

From antique heirlooms to fine modern pieces, we buy high-value jewellery across many styles and periods.

Gold

Gold remains one of the most consistently valuable assets, and there has never been a better time to sell directly.

Silverware

We are a well-established buyer of antique silver, from complete sets to individual items and inherited collections.

Other Items

In addition to jewellery, watches, gold, and silver, Burlingtons Ltd. also buys a variety of rare and specialist antiques.

What is Covered Under “Other Items”?

• Fine Art: Paintings, prints, and sculptures, particularly from recognised 19th and 20th century artists.
• Medals and Militaria: Collections of military medals, historical artefacts, and wartime memorabilia.
• Oriental Items: Chinese and Japanese antiques, ceramics, jade, lacquerware, and specialist collector pieces.
• Vintage Luggage: All types of vintage luggage, though we have a particular interest in trunks and cases from renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton and Goyard.
• Antique Books: First editions, rare manuscripts, and historically significant literary works.

If you’re unsure whether your item is something we handle, simply get in touch; we’re always happy to advise.

What Types of Watches Do You Buy?

We regularly purchase:

• Antique and vintage Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Omega watches
• Limited edition or discontinued models
• Antique gold pocket watches
• Gold and diamond-set watches
• Broken or incomplete luxury watches with precious stones or metal value

Whether your watch is part of an estate collection or something you no longer wear, we can offer a fair and informed valuation based on condition, provenance, and current global demand.

What Jewellery Does Your Expertise Cover?

Our expertise includes:

• • Antique Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewellery
  • Diamond rings and rings with other precious stones
  • Signed designer jewellery, such as Boucheron, Cartier, Bulgari, and Van Cleef & Arpels
  • Brooches, bracelets, and necklaces
  • Boxed jewellery and complete original sets
  • Estate jewellery

Jewellery is often deeply personal, and we understand that selling may come with emotional considerations. This is especially true if you are intent on selling an engagement or wedding ring. Rest assured, our expert will approach every valuation sensitively, respectfully, and with complete discretion.

What Types of Gold Items Do You Handle?

We handle and buy a wide range of gold items, including:

• • Antique, vintage, and secondhand gold jewellery
  • Gold coins and proof sets
  • Nuggets, bars, and other investment gold (bullion)
  • Vintage gold cigarette cases
  • Broken or scrap gold

Rather than selling for melt value alone, depending on the item and its condition, we may also assess the craftsmanship, rarity, and resale potential. This often results in significantly higher offers, especially as we will first present rare and sought-after items to our vast network of buyers and collectors.

Do You Often Handle Silver Items?

Yes, our experts are often called to value solid silver items (we do not handle plated silver). We commonly purchase:

• • Silver tea sets and serving pieces
  • Trays, salvers, and candlesticks
  • Cutlery sets (including incomplete sets)
  • Silver boxes and decorative items
  • Rare hallmarked or period silver
  • Scrap silver

Silverware is frequently undervalued at auction, particularly when sold in mixed lots. Our private service ensures each piece is assessed properly for its true worth.