Pawn Broking

• Moyle's Pawnshop
• The Museum's own Pawnshop
• The Museum's own Pawnshop

 

Most people used a pawn brokers at some time; whether to borrow money for something to eat or buy a new pair of shoes. To place an article in pawn was a quick way to raise a loan. The article was security for the loan. The amount loaned was based on the re-saleable value. There would be charges incurred i.e. a ticket charge plus interest.

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