A confidential probate valuation for jewellery, watches, silver, and antiques in one visit.

We provide executors, families, and probate solicitors with a single confidential valuation across jewellery, watches, silver, art, and antiques — with same-day payment if you choose to sell, and no obligation either way.

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OFFICES — LONDON, PARIS, BARCELONA

CATEGORIES ASSESSED TOGETHER

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A confidential estate valuation in three steps

No pressure, no obligation to sell — just a clear, professional valuation to support the estate, on your timeline.

Visit or Photograph

Arrange a home visit for the full estate, or send photographs of specific items — our specialists assess jewellery, watches, silver, art, and more in a single appointment.

Valuation

Our specialists assess each item and provide a clear, itemised valuation — with a no-obligation offer if you wish to sell.

Settlement

If you choose to sell, receive same-day payment by bank transfer, with funds available promptly for estate administration.

What we consider when valuing an estate

Estate valuations bring their own considerations, alongside the maker, period, and condition factors relevant to any single item.

Breadth of Categories

Jewellery, watches, silver, art, and antique furniture are all valued together, without needing separate specialists for each.

Maker & Period

As with any single-category sale, maker, period, and craftsmanship remain the biggest factors in each item's value.

Condition & Completeness

Condition is assessed item by item, with sets and collections valued as a whole where relevant.

Confidentiality

Valuations are conducted privately, without public listing or exposure, respecting the family's circumstances.

Timing

We can work to the executor’s or solicitor’s timeline where a valuation is needed for the probate application.

Clear Documentation

A clear, itemised valuation summary can be provided to support the executor's own records.

Arrange a confidential visit or send photographs.

Upload a few clear photographs and a specialist will respond with a valuation, usually within 24 hours — no obligation to sell.

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Every category, assessed independently

Rather than bringing in a separate specialist for each category, our team assesses the full breadth of an estate in a single visit.

Antique & Fine Jewellery

Watches

Gold & Precious Metals

Silverware

Fine Art

Violins & Bows

Chinese & Asian Art

Luxury Accessories

Rare Works & Decorative Objects

What our clients say

A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.

Surrey

Private client

Very impressed with the service. Friendly, professional, and reliable.

Olivia Bennett

Estate representative

Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely trustworthy. Highly recommended.

Nina

Estate representative

Discretion, breadth, immediacy

Free, Confidential Valuations

No obligation, no public exposure — assessed entirely in private.

Same-Day Offers & Payment

Accept a valuation and receive funds the same day, by bank transfer or cash.

Every Category, One Visit

No need to coordinate separate specialists for jewellery, silver, art, and more.

Fully Insured Collection

Home visits, hotel appointments, or insured postal packs — across the UK and Europe.

Auction versus private sale

Selling through auction can mean a long wait and significant deductions before any proceeds reach you. Here’s how a private sale with us typically compares.

Feature

Sale Time

Payment Time

Seller Fees

Insurance & Photography

Buyer’s Premium Impact

Total Received

Traditional Auction

Up to 3 months

30–35 days

~15% + VAT + insurance

Additional Fees Apply

~35% Added — Reduces Bidding

~65% of Buyer Price

Regent Street Antiques

✅ Same-day

✅ Immediate

✅ £0

✅ No Impact — Direct Offer

✅ Up to 100%

Figures reflect typical industry averages for seller fees, buyer’s premium, and settlement timelines at traditional auction. Individual auction houses vary — we’re happy to talk through your specific comparison.

Whatever suits the estate

Every option below is free, confidential, and fully insured.

Estate valuations, clarified

Q. Do you provide valuations for probate purposes?

Yes. We can provide a clear valuation across an entire estate to support the probate process. There is no obligation to sell to us afterwards.

Q. Can you value multiple categories in one visit?

Yes. Our specialists assess jewellery, watches, silver, art, and antiques together, in a single appointment.

Q. How quickly can this be arranged?

We can typically arrange a visit within days, recognising that estate administration often works to a deadline.

Q. Is the process confidential?

Entirely. Valuations and any resulting sale are conducted privately, without public listing or exposure.