AAB’s commitment to fair valuation sets us apart in the antique trade. We utilize our extensive knowledge and experience to provide accurate assessments of your antique objects, ensuring you receive a price that reflects their true worth. This commitment to fairness is central to our professional antique purchasing service.
Beyond simple valuation, AAB offers certification for authentic pieces, providing clients with a verifiable record of their antique's authenticity and value. This certificate serves as irrefutable proof of ownership and value, particularly important when selling antiques or handling inheritance antiques. The certification process involves rigorous examination by their antique specialists, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
For those inheriting antiques, the process of transport can be daunting. AAB in Hives offers a comprehensive solution, handling the secure transportation of your inheritance antiques with utmost care. Our insured shipping protects your valuable items from damage or loss, providing reassurance during a potentially stressful time. We are committed to delivering a seamless and worry-free experience.
When it comes to antique restoration, AAB in Hives stands out for their commitment to using only authentic materials. This dedication to preserving the integrity of the original piece ensures that the restored antique maintains its historical value and aesthetic appeal. Their expert knowledge of antique trade practices and materials allows them to source the perfect replacements, guaranteeing a seamless and invisible repair.
AAB in Hives offers expert advice on all aspects of the antique trade, from initial valuation to secure transport and sale. Our antique specialists possess decades of experience identifying authentic pieces and providing accurate appraisals for insurance or inheritance purposes. We handle a wide range of items, including antique furniture, clocks, and art objects, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and service.
The team at AAB possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of antique clock mechanisms, encompassing various styles and manufacturers from different eras. This specialist knowledge is crucial for accurate dating, attribution, and the identification of rare or valuable pieces. Their expertise extends to longcase clocks, carriage clocks, and bracket clocks, amongst others.
Dealing with a large antique collection can be overwhelming. AAB offers antique mediation services to help families navigate the complexities of dividing inherited art. Their impartial advice and expertise help resolve disputes fairly and efficiently, ensuring a smooth transition of valuable family heirlooms. This service is particularly valuable for resolving conflicts amongst multiple heirs.
AAB in Hives boasts a team of antique specialists with decades of experience in precious metals. Their expertise extends beyond simple identification to encompass a deep understanding of hallmarks, manufacturing techniques, and the historical context of each piece. This allows for accurate and reliable valuations of antique jewelry and silver, ensuring clients receive the most comprehensive appraisal possible.
AAB understands the emotional significance of heirloom antiques and treats each collection with the utmost care and respect. Their antique mediation services help families resolve disputes and reach consensus regarding the division of valuable assets. They offer sound antique advice, guiding clients through the complexities of selling or preserving their family's legacy.
The process of selling antique furniture or other vintage items can be daunting. AAB simplifies this process by providing expert advice on pricing, marketing, and finding suitable buyers. Their extensive network within the antique trade ensures clients have access to a wide range of potential buyers, maximizing the chances of a successful sale. This streamlined approach minimizes stress and maximizes returns for clients.
Complete solutions for clearance, storage, and liquidation for individuals and businesses in Hives and surrounding areas.
Expertise and purchase of period and style furniture.
Evaluation of artworks and old paintings.
Expertise of jewelry and precious stones.
Estimation of silverware and precious metals.
Expertise of watches and antique clocks.
Evaluation of rare books and collections.
Estimation of art objects and sculptures.
Expertise of antique porcelain and crystal.
Evaluation of specialized collections.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM