Appraisal Services in Massachusetts
26 of the 579 antique stores we track in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts page.
Boston 3
Brattle Book Shop Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
9 West St, Boston, MA 02111
Central Mass Auctions Multi-dealer mallFurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA 02109
Polly Latham Antiques Appraisals
535 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118-2500
Essex 3
David Neligan Antiques FurnitureAppraisals
38 Main St, Essex, MA 01929-1343
🕒 Tue-Sat 9am-5pm
White Elephant Outlet Shop Appraisals
101 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
White Elephant Shop Appraisals
32 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
Chatham 2
Kahn Fine Antiques FurnitureAppraisals
582 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-2203
Maps of Antiquity AppraisalsOpen Sunday
1409 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-1801
🕒 Monday through Saturday and 12pm-5pm Sundays
Nantucket 2
Antiques Depot FurnitureAppraisals
2 S Beach St, Nantucket, MA 02554-2360
Sylvia Antiques FurnitureAppraisals
15 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3516
Brewster 1
Wayne's Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignmentOpen Sunday
1589 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
Concord 1
Concord Art And Antiques Multi-dealer mallAppraisals
129 Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA 01742-2010
Dorchester 1
Easthampton 1
Manhattan Restorations Appraisals
150 Pleasant St Ste 347, Easthampton, MA 01027
Erving 1
Freight House Antiques FurnitureAppraisals
11 E Main St, Erving, MA 01344
Gloucester 1
P L Combs FurnitureAppraisalsConsignment
185 Main St Ste B, Gloucester, MA 01930
Lee 1
The Uptown Store Appraisals
266 Main St, Lee, MA 01238-1641
Littleton 1
Country Side Trading FurnitureAppraisals
287 Great Rd, Littleton, MA 01460
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Marblehead 1
Marblehead Antiques FurnitureAppraisalsConsignment
118 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945-2344
Norwell 1
Lannan Ship Model Gallery FurnitureAppraisals
483 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
Pepperell 1
Travelers Antiques Estate Sales Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
Pepperell, MA
Provincetown 1
September Morn Fine Estate FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
385 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657-2358
Rowley 1
Salt Marsh Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
224 Main St, Rowley, MA 01969-1515
🕒 Wed-Fri 9:30am to 4:30pm
Sandwich 1
Historical Antiques and Coins FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
152 RT-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563-2046
🕒 Mon-Thu 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm
West Boylston 1
Watermark Antiques & Gold Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
18 N Main St, West Boylston, MA 01583
Worcester 1
King Philip Coin & Trade FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
324 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
🕒 Mon 1:30pm-5pm, Tue 1:30pm-5pm, Wed 1:30pm-5pm, Thu 1:30pm-5pm, Fri 1:30pm-5pm
Also in Massachusetts
- Antique Malls45
- Antique Furniture Stores114
- Antique Jewelry & Coin Shops113
- Antique Stores Open on Sunday23
- 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 Massachusetts frequently buy vintage vinyl collections. There are currently 26 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 Massachusetts carry authentic antique and estate engagement rings from various historical eras. Our directory lists 26 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.