Holliston Antiques — Local services in Holliston

I went in to have a porcelain sign appraised. I got the "well it's only worth what someone is willing to give you for it" speech first. He then said bigger isn't always better because the sign was 22 inches tall, 5 foot wide and heavy as hell. I was explaining how I found some signs in an old garage loft in CT but I was interrupted too much. He took pictures with his phone and he was in touch with someone so I started wandering around looking at all the overpriced stuff. He then said it would look good on the wall of his garage. He offered me $300.oo for it. I only wanted an appraisal. I left with my sign. Later I learned from a different appraiser that the sign was in amazing shape and worth $1500.oo maybe more at auction. I have two other similar signs, so I was happy. They were painted over and used for a different business so the thick paint preserved what...

Nice little antique shop. Very reasonable prices for quality antiques of all types. There's a high end clock shop across the street, so this was a place to recover from the sticker shock. Along with furniture, glassware, coins, etc, there was a nice collection of affordable clocks ($100 to $200), albeit in various states of functionality. They also have a wide assortment of alarm clocks in the $10 to $20 range, some of which still work. Great place to go to find a nice old treasure for an affordable price, or to get some nice antique furniture. If you want to save even more money, go in July - the prices are 25% off during their annual...

First visit here as saw Ads on Craigslist and wanted to check it out. Lots of furniture especially on first floor. Besides that there was plenty to choose from. I was looking for antique toy trucks, ⛽ porcelain signs or gas cans. Had some but prices were much more than I anticipated. Flea markets openings and Estate sales starting which is more to more my price range. If you have never been it is worth the trip just bring your 💰. Just one guys opinion, judge...