Cape Ann Auction Journal

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Browse auction previews, practical guides and a full archive of Cape Ann finds.

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Auction preview

Part One of a twin-auction estate brings designer fashion, collectibles, silver, coins, art and more to a true $1 opening bid.

Estate Planning

A practical way to compare an estate sale and an auction before you make a plan for a home, collection or inheritance.

Estate Planning

A calm, practical order for sorting an estate without losing the paperwork, keepsakes or items that deserve a closer look.

Estate Planning

What to ask before hiring help to clear an estate, so the right items are reviewed, the work is defined and no important details are lost.

Estate Planning

A practical first plan for inherited antiques, art, jewellery and collections before anything is cleaned, divided, donated or sold.

Estate Planning

A clear way to identify antiques worth a closer look, choose the right sale route and avoid losing the details that can matter.

Estate Planning

A clear order for selling an estate, from protecting records and valuables to choosing the sale route that fits the property.

Cape Ann archive

Every earlier Journal entry is gathered in one browsable archive.