About · Authentication & Trust
Custodians of history.
Our story
History youcan hold.
It began with a simple conviction: that a Penny Black, a Churchill letter or a lock of a monarch’s hair is more than an object. It is a direct, physical connection to a moment that shaped the world.
Today our stock spans rare stamps and coins, autographs and documents, and memorabilia from Napoleon to the Beatles, Einstein to Apollo 11. We supply private collectors, family offices and museums around the world.
Head of Collections
Anthony Love
Anthony leads our collections, overseeing acquisition, authentication and the private client service. Collectors, family offices and institutions speak with him directly about building, valuing and realising important collections.
Nothing enters the vault on trust alone.
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Sourced
Pieces come from long-standing private collections, estates and long-established specialist networks. We record where every object has been.
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Examined
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Verified by experts
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Certified
Our guarantees
Peace of mind, in writing.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity
Every piece is backed for life. If it is ever proven not to be genuine, you receive your money back in full.
Free worldwide delivery
Every stock item is delivered free, fully insured and tracked, wherever you are in the world.
28-day returns
Live with your piece for 28 days. If it is not right, return it in its original condition for a full refund.
Rigorous authentication
Sourced, examined and verified by specialists before it ever reaches our catalogue.
Every item is examined by our specialists and, where appropriate, by independent experts and expert committees before it is listed. Each piece is supplied with a certificate of authenticity and is covered by our lifetime money-back guarantee of authenticity.
Yes. We offer free worldwide delivery on every stock item, securely packaged and fully insured, with most items tracked and signed for. We aim to dispatch within two working days.
You can return any stock item in its original condition within 28 days of delivery for a full refund. Return postage is at the buyer’s expense, and items of historical hair cannot be returned. See our refund policy for details.
Many collectors see rare, authenticated objects as an alternative asset that can complement a broader portfolio, alongside the pleasure of owning them. Values are driven by rarity, condition, provenance and demand, and they can go down as well as up. We are not regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and do not give financial advice, so you should take independent advice before acquiring any piece for investment purposes.
Yes. We buy outright and sell on behalf of clients through private treaty. Send us details and photographs through our valuation form and a specialist will respond with a free, no-obligation assessment.
Our Artefact Supply service provides museums, galleries and institutions with a regularly updated pipeline of historically significant objects, each verified for provenance and condition.
We accept major cards and PayPal. For larger acquisitions we will arrange a bank transfer with you directly.
In our collectors’ words
“I would like you to know how much I have appreciated your skill in selling my three high-end space-related items with such incredible speed. I could not have asked for a better service.”