As Ireland's most trusted local cash for gold buyer, Times Past Antiques in Drogheda has served over 5,000+ satisfied customers across Ireland. Gold prices are at historic highs — sell your gold today before the market adjusts. We track daily LBMA spot prices to guarantee you the best rate in Ireland.
Whether it's broken modern jewellery, fine gold coins, unpolished scrap elements, luxury watches, or vintage dental gold, we offer top pricing structures.
Whether it's broken modern jewellery, fine gold coins, unpolished scrap elements, luxury watches, or vintage dental gold, we offer top pricing structures.
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Operating from our West Street shopfront premises.
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Why risk posting your valuable heirlooms to remote mail-in companies when you can get a face-to-face evaluation by established professionals in Drogheda? We evaluate items directly in front of you with instant pricing parameters.
Do you have tangled chains, single missing earrings, damaged bracelets, or outdated engagement mounts taking up space? We buy items in any state or condition layout. It does not need to be pristine; we calculate payout based on pure gold content.
Includes: Rings, Necklaces, Charms, LocketsWe process all high-purity historical currency and investment coins. Our diagnostic systems verify metrics quickly to ensure you get full immediate market liquidity without standard delay mechanisms.
Includes: Krugerrands, Sovereigns, Maples, BritanniasFrom 1g fractional wafers to 1kg commercial refinery bars, we support professional volume asset conversion. Our store has institutional funding depth allowing instant local execution on structural transactions.
Includes: Pamp Suisse, Umicore, Perth Mint BarsGold watches, high-grade chronographs, and vintage pocket watches from prominent historical horology houses hold premium intrinsic appraisal value. We examine both casing metrics and internal mechanics.
Includes: Solid Gold Omega, Rolex, Pocket WatchesWe accept premium grade hallmarked solid sterling silver assets. If you possess historical presentation tea service sets, silver cutlery layouts, or commemorative trays, let our antique specialists inspect them.
Includes: Hallmarked Flatware, Tea Sets, OrnamentsMany individuals hold inherited dental gold bridges, crowns, or casting materials without realizing their structural liquidity value. Bring them in for expert analysis; we isolate high purity elements easily.
Includes: Gold Crowns, Bridges, Post-Industrial Castings
Bring your gold to our West Street shop, we test it in front of you, and you decide whether to accept the cash offer.
Visit Times Past Antiques at 93 West Street, Drogheda. No appointment needed.
Our proprietor Tony Whitford personally inspects, weighs, and tests your items using certified acid and density scales.
Accept the offer and receive immediate payment on the day.
Gold items are stamped with distinct standard numeric hallmark layout stamps specifying pure gold ratios. Our diagnostic testing frameworks quickly check your items against certified fine metric matrices.
We consistently monitor gold prices online to ensure we provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date rates. Our policy is direct: We provide the best quote. Bring any trade reference sheet or written valuation, and allow us to optimise your final return payout with instant cash on the day.
| Karat Class | Standard Hallmark Stamps | Gold Purity Ratio | Typical Items Profile |
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| 9 Carat | 375 | 37.5% Pure Gold | Common UK/Irish bracelets, rings, chains |
| 14 Carat | 585 | 58.5% Pure Gold | Continental European and American jewellery |
| 18 Carat | 750 | 75.0% Pure Gold | Luxury high-end designer pieces & stone settings |
| 22 Carat | 916 | 91.6% Pure Gold | Traditional wedding bands, fine vintage coinage |
| 24 Carat | 999 | 100% Pure Gold | Certified refinery mint bullion bars & fine wafers |
We do not only deal with gold. At Times Past Antiques, we are Co. Louth's premier buyer of physical investment-grade silver bullion. Silver market prices remain at historically high levels, making this the perfect opportunity to convert your silver bars, bullion coins, and scrap holdings into immediate cash.
Whether you wish to sell individual silver coins, inherited collections, or heavy refinery investment bars, we offer transparent, face-to-face inspections right at our counter. All valuations are calculated in front of you with cash paid instantly on the day.
Founded and curated by proprietor Tony Whitford, Times Past Antiques offers a premier cash-for-gold division alongside an ever-changing inventory of rare historical items and period collectables. Our store serves collectors, interior designers, and history enthusiasts across Ireland seeking authentic heritage artifacts.
"With over 12 years of local expertise, I provide face-to-face valuations and expert guidance for everything from single gold items to probate estate collection portfolios."
— Tony Whitford, ProprietorYes. We calculate value by weight and karat, so tangled chains, broken rings, missing earrings, and damaged pieces are all valid for valuation.
We offer a 100% Best Price Match Guarantee. Bring a valid written local quote and we will work to beat it on the spot.
Please bring valid photographic ID, such as a passport or Irish driver's licence, plus proof of address where required.
Most standard gold valuations take around 5 to 15 minutes, including testing, weighing, pricing, and presenting the cash offer.
Yes. We review hallmarked sterling silver items, including tableware, trophies, flatware, presentation trays, tea sets, and ornaments.
Absolutely. Valuations and payment discussions are handled discreetly by our staff inside our secure West Street premises.
Our walk-in exchange showroom is perfectly situated right in the center of Drogheda, opposite major local retail configurations. Pop in today for an objective appraisal layout.
Times Past Antiques / Drogheda Antiques Centre
93 West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 YK25, Ireland
Main Shop Landline
+353 41 984 4353Direct Mobile / Call Out
085 1917815Digital Desk Mail
Timespastt@gmail.comLegal Verification Requirements Notice:
In strict compliance with Irish anti-money laundering and property acquisition guidelines, zero payout cycles can execute without formal ID checks. Please bring your photo ID and proof of address documentation.
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