Cape Ann Auction

Cape Ann Auction is a Gloucester, Massachusetts auction house offering certified appraisals, estate liquidation and auctions. Its team has worked in the trade since 1979 and serves clients throughout New England. Whether settling an estate, clearing property or selling business inventory, clients can begin with an assessment and receive guidance on the right approach: auction, consignment, direct purchase or an on-site sale. Services may include cataloguing, promotion, auction management, cleanout, pickup and final payment, with both online and on-site auctions available.

The company handles quality estate contents and business liquidations, and considers collections including Cape Ann art, estate jewelry, maritime antiques, sterling silver and silver-plate, U.S. coins, and pre-1980 sports cards and comic books. It also makes outright purchases of selected items. Cape Ann Auction notes that it is generally unable to process most traditional antique furniture, porcelain, glass and China collections of moderate value.

For bidders, the company offers regularly updated auctions, with bids starting at $1 and no reserves.