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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