Services We Provide
Promotion of Select Consignments To a Select Clientele
Techantiques accepts select consignments from single items to
complete collections. It has recently overseen the disposition of a single collection of
over 50,000 items. A database of over 6,000 individuals, corporations and museums combined
with a comprehensive Internet presence, consigned items receive effective global exposure. For consignment information, please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
Internet and On-Site Auction Services
Techantiques maintains a comprehensive auction service. Its Founder
and associate auctioneers are licensed and
bonded with the ability to conduct auctions globally. Disposition of single items to
complete estates and collections are conducted. Presently Techantiques conducts several
on-line Internet auctions. Present and recent auctions may be viewed by visiting http://www.techantiques.com/auctions.html
For further information on auction
services, please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
Survey, Documentation and Appraisal Services
Techantiques maintains a comprehensive appraisal service. Appraisals
are conducted for fair-market valuation in support of IRS Charitable Donations, insurance,
replacement value, probate, estate planning as well as for damage assessment. Its
associates are recognized authorities in the field of technology, horology, general
antiques, books and ephemera. Techantiques provides expert witness representation in
support of litigation, settlement, judgements or other court proceedings. Appraisal
services are available for one item or a complete collection. For further information on appraisal services,
please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
Counsel at Purchase and Sale
Techantiques provides consultation services for thise considering
makingl at purchase or sale. Services include, assessment, recommendation, valuation,
representation of clients at auction or through private transaction. For further
information on counsel
at
purchase or sale services, please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
Collections Management
Techantiques recognizing the responsibilities of collections
management, provides complete collections management services. Services include but are
not limited to: database inventory, identifying collection
scope and focus, development of collection philosophy and policy, insurance
considerations, collections conservation, short and long-range planning, exhibition and
display, interpretation, transportation, storage, charitable gift opportunities including
bequests, deferred giving and loan of collections. . For further information on
collections management services, please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
Restoration and Conservation Services
Techantiques conducts, manages and oversees complete restoration
and conservation services. Techantiques through its associates maintains a comprehensive
resource of recognized authorities specializing in all aspects of restoration and
conservation. Restoration and conservation surveys, consultation and project planning are
offered. For further information on restoration and conservation services, please contact:
antiques@midcoast.com
Research
Techantiques provides complete research services. Services
include patent searches, historical, biographical and genealogical research. For further
information on research services, please contact: antiques@midcoast.com
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