About Us
For over 40 years, Sawyer Antiques has been involved in
appraising and marketing the contents of many of the
Berkshire's finest homes. These estates include the home of
Charles H. Peter Derby for Williston Academy, Lynnwood for
the Norman Rockwell Museum, Thistlewood for Mr. and Mrs. W.
E. D. Stokes, South Mountain House for the South Mountain
Concert Society, and many others.
Sawyer Antiques was founded by Edward Sawyer in 1974. He was
an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers.
Scott Sawyer first became involved in the antique business
in 1974, becoming a partner of Sawyer Antiques in 1988. In
1991 he became an agent for Stone House Properties Real
Estate. He has enjoyed working with this respected firm and
has been a successful addition to their staff. Stone House
Properties has a capable team of agents licensed in
Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. His knowledge of
both the real estate and antique markets has been a
convenient and efficient solution in settling many estates
and eliminates the need for yet another expert in sales.
The reputation of Sawyer Antiques to knowledgeably appraise
and market antiques and household contents has been well
established throughout the years. It allows us to sell fine
art and antiques, in addition to items mundane as kitchen
appliances for full retail value.
When we manage an on-site sale we rely on our extensive
mailing list, comprising the names of nearly twelve hundred
customers who have spent at least one thousand dollars at
our previous sales. These collectors and dealers create a
competitive buying environment enabling us to aggressively
market antiques and household contents. Although we
advertise in local papers and antique journals, the mailing
list brings in customers who have consistently patronized
Sawyer Antiques' Estate Sales.
Resourcefulness is crucial in determining the best market
for a particular work of art or antique. Unlike some
household liquidation services, our knowledge of art and
antiques is extensive. Today's market requires sensitive
expertise to know when and where to consign an item to
auction for the highest gain. Our familiarity with the
Berkshire County, New York, and Boston Auction Markets has
proved fruitful in gaining the highest possible prices for
those high-end items which may not be appropriate for an
on-site sale.