Our Service

Our Service

Thinking of selling your musical instrument?

Luthier Service

Many instruments that come to Brompton’s have not been played for years, and are often in need of minor attention, a new bridge or sound post, new strings etc. James Hawkins, a restorer of many years experience, who has a bench at Brompton’s puts these instruments carefully back into playing condition. Any costs relating to minor restorations are discussed with the owner beforehand and usually deducted from the sale proceeds.

Buying an instrument with Brompton's

Website

Our website is state of the art. It is easy to use and full of fascinating information, you will be able to see all our previous sales in the archive section. There is information about the great historical makers and their instruments, with fabulous illustrations. In addition our website offers access to our free online appraisal service and to our bidding system. The sheer depth of information available drives an enormous amount of traffic to our website from buyers and sellers around the globe.

Tax Advice

Tax Advice

Through our accountants Jeffreys Henry, Brompton’s have access to the best tax advice in the world.

Our clients have said…

I took my late father’s violin in to Peter Horner when he was in Sydney doing free valuations in 2017. Peter knew it was something ‘special’ and felt he could get a good price for it at auction so we agreed for him to take it back to London along with 2 bows.

The violin turned out to be a fine 18th century Dalla Costa instrument in need of some restoration work. We were very happy with the restoration work done and were delighted with the promotional video of the violin being played by Corina Belcea on the website and on YouTube.

The instrument (and bows) sold for a good price and we were very pleased with the professionalism and courteous manner of Peter and the team at Brompton’s. It was a bit nerve wracking sending the violin across the world but they really kept us informed every step of the way. My experience with Brompton’s was a very positive one and I’m happy to recommend them.

KH

Brompton’s has established itself as one of the foremost auctioneers of instruments, particularly bowed strings, in Europe. Put simply, they sell more instruments, for more money, and break more records than anybody else.

Tim Homfray, Classical Music Magazine