Getting your items appraised
CT Antiques Appraisals: Conn Antique Appraisal Shop: New England: Appraising Old and New Fine Art, Furniture, Furnishings and more
We have over 8,000 volumes of research
material on hand. If you send us a clear 35mm
photo of your object, $45.00 and a self-addressed stamped
envelope, we will send you an appraisal of its value with all
relevant background information we uncover. Click
here to view a partial list of our reference library.
Instructions
Fee: $45.00
per item.
Matched multiple items comprising a set are considered to be
one item.
A) Email
Procedure
[1] Take CLEAR digital photographs of all sides of the item along
with close-ups of details such as joints, marks, carvings, signatures, any
damage or repairs, etc. Clarity is of the utmost importance.
The better the images, the more accurate your appraisal will
be.
[2] Provide measurements of the item and any information you have about it, such as
what it is made of, and how you came to acquire it.
[3] Email the image files
(between
75k
and 150k in .JPG FORMAT), information, and credit card number with expiration date to: PHOTOS@oneofakindantiques.coma-
PLEASE DO NOT ZIP THE FILES OR SEND PHOTOS LARGER THAN 150K EACH.
CLICK
HERE TO USE OUR SECURE FORM
TO SEND US YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
** NOTE: After you fill out
and send in the form, please be sure to email us your photographs.
Please allow 2 weeks to process your appraisal.
B) Standard Mail Procedure
[1] Take CLEAR digital photographs of all sides of the item along
with close-ups of details such as joints, marks, carvings, signatures, any
damage or repairs, etc. Clarity is of the utmost importance.
The better the images, the more accurate your appraisal will
be.
[2] Provide measurements of the item and anything you already
know about it, such as what it is made of, and how you came to acquire it.
[3] Mail the packet, your payment for $45.00 per
item, and a self addressed stamped envelope to: One of a Kind Antiques
UNIT D
36 Plains Road
Essex, CT 06426
Please allow 3 weeks to process
your appraisal.
We cannot be responsible for
returning photographs sent to us. All photographs emailed, photos of items taken on
premises, or sent hard copy through
the US mail become the property of One of Kind Antiques. These photographs
may or may not be used in the future to show the types of items we
appraise, purchase or consign unless otherwise agreed upon by the sender
and One of a Kind Antiques.
Please Note: We do not give free advice, values, or antique
appraisals
over the telephone and we make NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do not call us
looking for quick "ballpark" evaluations. We cannot and will not
appraise anything we cannot see. If you have an antique, vintage, modern, or contemporary item that
you think holds some value and you want an appraisal,
please follow the instructions above.
On-Site
Estate and Insurance Appraisals
(within Connecticut)
If you wish to have an on-site "whole house" appraisal of your
antiques and art, for probate or insurance, we will be happy to make
arrangements. We ask for 2 weeks notice because we do such appraisals as our schedule permits.
Please call us at 860-767-2150 to discuss your needs. We charge:
$250.00 minimum for the first hour on site, and $150.00 per hour after that;
$75.00
per hour for travel (if not local); and $75.00 per hour for research and
document preparation. You will
receive a printed appraisal on our letterhead, listing antiques, art, and
other items of worth, described and valued in accordance
with the current market.
General Information
We have been buying and selling antiques of every
description for over 30 years. Our personal reference library numbers
over 8,000 volumes. Our professional network includes experts in every
specialty. We keep abreast of auction results and market trends affecting
antique values all over the world. We are able to accurately appraise antiques
in nearly every category, including fine art, jewelry, American and European
furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, toys, photographs, and all kinds of
decorative and vintage objects.
One of a Kind Antiques is a member of The New England
Appraisers Association.
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