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One of a Kind
ANTIQUES
Established 1975 | Online 1995
46 Plains Road Unit 17, Essex, Connecticut 06426

"Connecticut Antiques Dealer"

People need appraisals for different reasons.

They are needed for insurance, estate planning, and estate liquidation; you should have belongings appraised before selling them to a friend or a dealer or at a yard sale, so you know you're getting a fair price. Appraisals are useful prior to making a purchase in a shop or at auction or on ebay, so you know you're not paying too much. We have over 33 years of experience and over 8,000 volumes of research material in our library. 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 research all items to make sure no item of importance is overlooked, or misidentified. Many years ago, our research led to the rare and important discovery of a library table made by the Boston firm Erving and Casson. This table was an inauguration gift to President Abraham Lincoln from his cabinet. We donated it to the White House where it is displayed. We proudly hang our letter of thanks from First Lady Betty Ford and White House Curator Clement Conger in our office.We are able to appraise fine antiques and vintage period items, in any category, including but not limited to: American and European furniture from early Renaissance through Art Nouveau, fine art (watercolor and oil paintings, sculpture, prints), vintage and designer jewelry, American, English and Continental silver (especially Tiffany, Cartier and Georg Jensen) American, European and Asian ceramics (porcelain, china, ironstone, pottery), cloisonne, netsukes, blown and cut glass, toys, tin and glass plate photographs, marine/nautical items, and 20th century period furniture such as Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, and Mid-Century Modern. The following 20th century names may be of particular value: Stickley, Roycroft, Limbert, Frank Lloyd Wright, Nakashima, Eames, Herman Miller, Plycraft, Rookwood, Fulper, Grueby, Teco, and William Spratling.

Instructions for Email and Standard Mail
.Email and Standard Mail appraisals cost $45.00 per item (or set) and  include current market value and all relevant background information we are able to uncover. 

Email Instructions 
[1] Take CLEAR digital photographs of all sides of the item along with close-ups of details such as joints, marks, carvings, signatures, damage, repairs, etc. Clear photos are necessary for an accurate appraisal.  
[2] Provide measurements of the item and any information you have about it.
[3] Email the image files (between 75k and 150k in .JPG FORMAT), information including measurements and any specific details or markings to: appraisals@oneofakindantiques.com
PLEASE DO NOT ZIP THE FILES OR SEND PHOTOS LARGER THAN 150K EACH.
[4] Click the link below and fill out the form completely, to send your credit card information, securely, to us.

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 email appraisal.

Standard Mail Instructions / $45.00 per item (or set)
[1] Take CLEAR photographs of all sides of the item along with close-ups of details such as joints, marks, carvings, signatures, any damage or repairs, etc. Clear photos are necessary for an accurate appraisal.  
[2]  Provide measurements of the item and any information you have about 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 17
46 Plains Road
Essex, CT  06426

Please allow 3 weeks to process your standard mail appraisal. 

We cannot be responsible for returning photographs. 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 to show the types of items we appraise, purchase, and consign unless prior agreement is made by the sender and One of a Kind Antiques.

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.  Please feel free to call us if you have questions or need references. Or, you may email us at info@oneofakindantiques.com

List of towns and cities and counties in CT served by One of a Kind Antiques since 1975:

Redding, Rocky Hill, Hartford, Woodbridge,  Southport, Darien, Weston, Danbury, Suffield, Fairfield, Norwalk, New Canaan, Old Greenwich, Greenwich, Southbury,  Harwinton, Ridgefield, Wilton, Washington Depot, Bethel, Hamden, Granby, Westport, Stamford, New Milford, Stratford, Wallingford, Cheshire, West Hartford, West Haven, Madison, Guilford, North Stonington, Stonington, Mystic, Old Saybrook, Chester, Essex, Lyme, Windsor,  Deep River, Old Lyme, Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Simsbury, Niantic, Hamburg, Fairfield County, Kent, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, Hartford County, Tolland County, New London County, New Haven County, Windham County. 

You may wish to visit our Archives to view items that we have previously sold and/or appraised, which may be identical or similar to what you have. The charge to obtain the selling price of these items is only $5.95.

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Some of the latest feedback responses from our customers

Thanks so much for the appraisal - - our curiosity has now been satisfied. For the last 4 years, since purchasing the home, we have often wondered the value. Have a wonderful week.
----Ryan and Lesley H

Appraisal It is nice to work with the likes of you. Thanks, will be in touch.
----Mr C

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----Taylor H

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----Peggy R

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----Jackie P.

Mr. Perry: Your information was interesting. I will enjoy this chair for years to come, and now know something about it. Thank you for a timely response.
----Greg C

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----G Scott

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----S Chrisholm

Thank you, Mr. Perry. My mother was very interested to hear your appraisal. She said she had wondered for years about the piece. Thanks so much for your swift response.
----Jan C

Thank you Mr. Perry for your prompt response! We have quite a few more pieces to request of you over the next few weeks. It's great to know we'll get a good and honest reply. Have a great week! Regards,
----Gloria