Appraisal Services in Connecticut
14 of the 348 antique stores we track in Connecticut have on-site appraisal services. Appraising is a separate, credentialed skill from buying and selling, and most antique shops that sell furniture and glassware don't offer it — a detail no map search surfaces. Every listing here has appraisal confirmed as an actual service on the business's own website, not assumed from "we buy antiques" signage. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.
Woodbury 2
Abrash Galleries Rugs Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
40 Main St N, Woodbury, CT 06798-2966
🕒 203-26
Thomas Schwenke Inc FurnitureAppraisalsOpen Sunday
50 Main St N, Woodbury, CT 06798-2903
🕒 saturday from 11am-3pm
Fairfield 1
All That Glitters Antiques and Estate Sale Management Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
3 Grasmere Ave, Fairfield, CT 06824-6135
🕒 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Farmington 1
ANTIQ'S FurnitureAppraisalsConsignmentOpen Sunday
1839 New Britain Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
🕒 Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Hamden 1
Don Barese Fine Art & Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
3651 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Monroe 1
Fairfield Auction Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
707 Main St Route 25, Monroe, CT 06468
New Milford 1
Bob Kretchko Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
5 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, CT 06776-2803
🕒 Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:59pm, Sun 12am-11:
Old Greenwich 1
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
18 Rockland Pl, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Old Saybrook 1
Stepping Stones Antiques Llc FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignmentOpen Sunday
323 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-1538
Ridgefield 1
Katherine Yellen Antique and Fine Art Appraisals Appraisals
12 Morganti Ct, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Somers 1
Olde Tavern Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
48 South Rd, Somers, CT 06071
🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
Wallingford 1
Rick's Antiques & Coins Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
428 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT 06492-3127
🕒 269-9888
Westbrook 1
Wethersfield 1
Clearing House Auction Galleries Inc Auctnrs Appraisals
207 Church St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2315
Also in Connecticut
- Antique Malls24
- Antique Furniture Stores91
- Antique Jewelry & Coin Shops60
- Antique Stores Open on Sunday59
- Antique Consignment Shops20
Good to know about appraisal services
How much does an antique appraisal cost?
A free or low-cost verbal opinion on one item is common at shops that offer appraisals, but a formal written appraisal — the kind insurance companies or the IRS accept — typically runs $50-150 per hour or a flat $25-75 per item, with a full estate or collection appraisal running several hundred dollars depending on the number of pieces.
Do antique stores appraise items for free?
Some do a quick, informal verbal estimate for free as a way to build a relationship with a potential seller, but that's not a documented appraisal you can use for insurance or a sale. Anything you need in writing — for probate, insurance riders, or resale documentation — almost always carries a per-item or hourly fee, even at shops that waive it for a casual walk-in look.
Where to sell vintage records?
Independent record shops, music collectors, and antique dealers across Connecticut frequently buy vintage vinyl collections. There are currently 14 listed buyers and specialty shops in the state looking for classic albums in good condition. Contacting local dealers before visiting helps ensure they are currently purchasing your specific music genres.
Where to buy vintage engagement rings?
Estate jewelry stores and vintage boutiques across Connecticut carry authentic antique and estate engagement rings from various historical eras. Our directory lists 14 antique dealers throughout the state specializing in fine vintage jewelry. Shopping at established local stores allows you to inspect gem quality and verify metal purities in person.