The Wayland Library is having an antiques appraisal day on Saturday October 17th, 10:00AM – 3:00PM! Three respected appraisers from Bonhams Skinner will be available to appraise heirlooms, collectibles, jewelry, art, and more! More information is available below under the FAQ. While walk-ins are welcome, pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and participants should register in accordance with the appraisers speciality. To get a better idea of who to register with, please view the appraisers below:
Stephanie Opolski, Generalist Appraiser
Kaitlin Shinnick, Jewelry Appraiser
James Leighton, Fine & Decorative Arts Appraiser
Is this a formal written appraisal? No. The antiques appraisers from Bonhams Skinner will give you an informal verbal opinion of value. If you need a signed appraisal for insurance, estate planning, or tax purposes, please ask onsite about how you can obtain a formal written appraisal.
What if my items don’t fit any of the categories or appraisers above? If you have an item that is not on the list of items that will be appraised, you will not be able to have it evaluated at this event. Please email clindquist@minlib.net before the event if you are unsure.
How many items can I bring? Are appointments/registration required? Up to two items per person will be appraised at the event. While registering is not a hard requirement, time slots are limited and assigned. We strongly encourage people to register in advance by using the links above. We may be able to accommodate some walk-in registrations if space and time allows. Please check in at the registration table when you arrive.
Is there anything I can’t bring in for appraisal? Yes, certain items are prohibited and will not be appraised. Military items, large rugs, musical instruments, Native American Artifacts – Click here for a full list.
Is the library open to patrons on this day? Adult Services (upstairs) will not be open to regular patrons. Youth Services (AKA ‘Childrens’), as well as the Friends of the Library book sale, will be open as usual.
I see it is $15 per item, as a suggested donation? What does that mean, exactly? Donations are not required to participate, only encouraged. $15 per item is merely a suggested amount. Participants are allowed to donate above or below that amount, or not at all.
How should I submit my donation, if I wish to do so? Mail check to: 5 Concord rd, Wayland MA. You may also hand deliver the check on the appraisal day, or pay online. To pay online, follow the link: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/customerinfo.aspx
Is there more information on donating, or becoming a sponsor? Donations will go to the Millennium Fund, an endowment for the library. Special donors and sponsors will be recognized in accordance with the tier of their contribution. For more detailed information on the tiers, donations, and sponsors, use the following links: Donors, Sponsors