Americana Auctions

Thank you for visiting our website. We are thrilled to have you here and excited to share our passion for antiques, fine art, and collectibles. At Americana Auctions, we believe that auctions are not only a fun and profitable way to buy and sell all types of merchandise, but also an excellent opportunity to preserve the rich history and stories behind each unique piece.

Our auction house is located on Route 44, approximately 9.5 miles from the Taunton Green or about 10 miles from East Providence, Rhode Island. With more than 40 years of experience in the antique dealing, appraisal, and auctioneering industry, we have established ourselves as trusted experts in the field of estate liquidation. We take great pride in working with homeowners, attorneys, and realtors to settle estates and help our clients realize top dollar for their valuable objects of all ages and styles.

Services Offered by Americana Auctions

At Americana Auctions, we understand that parting with your antiques and collectibles can be an emotional and challenging experience. That's why we offer a range of services tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you are a novice homeowner or an experienced dealer, our team of experts is here to help you navigate the often-complex world of auctions.

1. Appraisals

Our team of certified appraisers is committed to providing accurate, unbiased evaluations of your antiques, fine art, and collectibles. We offer both written appraisals for estate and insurance purposes as well as FREE verbal appraisals. Our expertise spans a wide range of categories, including paintings, sculpture, fine art, sterling flatware and hollowware, gold and silver jewelry, furniture, clocks, lamps, nautical items and militaria, oriental rugs, and much more.

2. Transportation & Estate Cleanouts

If needed, we can transport your items to our gallery for a fee. We also offer complete "broom swept" cleanouts, ensuring that your property is left in a clean and respectable condition.

3. Itemization, Cataloging, Photography, and Global Marketing

Our team will expertly itemize, catalog, and photograph your valuables, offering them to a worldwide marketplace via live and online auction platforms. We specialize in providing maximum exposure for your items, ensuring that they reach the largest possible audience of potential buyers.

4. Outright Purchases or Commission-Based Sales

We offer the flexibility of purchasing items outright or selling them on a commission basis at auction. Our goal is to help our clients achieve the highest possible return on their investment while providing exceptional customer service.

Our Team

At Americana Auctions, our team consists of experienced antique dealers, appraisers, and auctioneers with a passion for antiques and collectibles. We believe that every piece has a story to tell and that honesty is the key to our business. We are committed to providing straightforward evaluations to help YOU make informed decisions about selling your possessions.

• Ed Tessier, Antiques & Collectibles Auctioneer & Expert (Mass License #918, Florida License #AU4660)
• Richard Shute, Manager
• Betty Jones, Client Relations

Island Offices

To better serve our clients, Americana Auctions maintains offices on both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket:

1. 4 Chapman Ave. Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard - 508-280-4423

2. 1 Orange St. Nantucket (Nantucket Jewelry and Fine Arts) - 508-939-0556