Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Buyer in New York
Big Apple Antiques has been New York's premier estate buyer for over forty years. As a licensed, bonded, and insured business, we specialize in purchasing entire estates, partial collections, or individual items including antiques, jewelry, fine silver, and furniture. Our owner-led evaluations provide professional, no-pressure assessments tailored to each client's needs. With decades of experience serving Manhattan, Great Neck, Long Island, and Nassau County, we offer a trusted broom-swept service that ensures complete client satisfaction.Our team's expertise spans from marble statuary to contemporary designer furniture, delivering instant cash for valuable heirlooms while maintaining strict confidentiality. Available seven days a week, we pride ourselves on transparent transactions and personalized service that reflects our deep understanding of the antiques market.
Services
Estate Buying
Antiques
Jewelry
Fine Silver
Furniture
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of estate buying experience in New York
- Owner conducts all evaluations personally for transparent transactions
- Available seven days a week for client convenience
- Specialize in complete estate liquidation and single-item purchases
- Maintain strict confidentiality for all transactions
Services
Estate Buying
We specialize in complete estate liquidation services for Manhattan and Long Island properties. Our owner-led process includes professional evaluation, fair pricing, and efficient removal of valuable items. With over four decades of experience, we handle estates of all sizes while maintaining client confidentiality and providing instant cash payments.
Antiques
We purchase quality antiques ranging from marble statuary to Persian rugs and oil paintings. Our experts evaluate fine china collections, bronze pieces, and decorative items for fair market value. As New York's premier estate buyers, we offer competitive cash payments for high-value antique acquisitions.
Jewelry
We buy antique heirlooms and contemporary jewelry pieces for immediate cash. Our confidential evaluation process assesses precious metals, gemstones, and designer pieces. Available seven days a week, we provide professional appraisals and fair pricing for all types of jewelry acquisitions.
Fine Silver
We specialize in purchasing fine silver collections including hollowware, flatware, and decorative pieces. Our experts evaluate silver quality and provenance to determine fair market value. Whether inherited or collected, we offer competitive cash payments for silver liquidation needs.
Furniture
We buy antique, mid-century modern, and contemporary designer furniture pieces. Our evaluation process considers condition, rarity, and market demand to provide fair cash offers. From heirloom pieces to modern collections, we handle furniture liquidation with professional care and expertise.
People
Harold Katz
Owner
Harold Katz leads all estate evaluations personally with 40+ years of antiques market expertise. He established Big Apple Antiques' reputation for integrity and professionalism across New York's estate buying industry.
Questions
What types of items do you purchase?
We buy antiques, jewelry, fine silver, and furniture including estate collections and single valuable items.
How do evaluations work?
The owner conducts free, no-pressure evaluations at your location to assess item value and condition.
Are transactions confidential?
Yes, all transactions maintain strict confidentiality with discreet handling of valuable possessions.
Do you operate outside Manhattan?
We serve Great Neck, Long Island, and Nassau County in addition to Manhattan locations.
How quickly can you complete a sale?
We provide instant cash payments upon agreement with efficient removal of purchased items.
What credentials do you hold?
We are licensed, bonded, and insured with over forty years of estate buying experience.
