Buying Fine Musical Instruments

Buying with Bromptons is simple and transparent. 

1. Auction

There are a number of ways you can bid at auction, whether the buyer wishes to attend the auction and bid in person, or leave a commission bid, the process is open and fair. Bromptons commission charges are less than those at Sotheby’s or Christie’s and clients are afforded every opportunity to try the instruments in the weeks before the sale.

 

Bid online prior to the auction

If you can’t attend the auction in person you can request that the auctioneer bid on your behalf

How to bid online  

Bid in person at the auction

After a short registration process, you will be issued with a paddle number to identify you to the auctioneer and then you are free to bid. 

How to buy at auction  

Bid over the telephone

To bid by phone, call Brompton’s at least 24 hours before the auction.  Register your details and the lots you are interested in. Brompton's will contact you roughly ten lots before your instrument is coming under the hammer.

Call us on +44 (0)20 7670 2932

2. Private Sale

If you would prefer to buy through Brompton's private sales department please ask for either Peter Horner or James Buchanan and they will be happy to discuss your requirements.  Brompton's currently stocks some exceptional and important instruments.

Please Contact Us for further information.