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Welcome to Syl-Lee Antiques – a renowned New York City antique buyer!

We are your one-stop shop for everything antique. We are the most favored buyer and seller of antiques in the New York City and Long Island area. We are very in touch with the current antique and fine art market and will evaluate your items accordingly. We have a natural love for antiques and enjoy seeing rare one-of-a-kind pieces on a regular basis.

Who We Are – Syl-Lee Antique Buyer NYC

Syl-Lee Antiques (read as “silly”) is derived from the names of the owner’s parents, (Sylvia and Lee). We are a family-owned and operated Manhattan antique company. We have been buying antiques, fine art, collectibles, gold, silver, and costume jewelry for over 40 years. We have created a great reputation when it comes to buying and selling antiques.

Gary Zimmerman is the patriarch and creator of Syl-Lee Antiques. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Hunter College in NYC. He focused on the areas of painting, sculpture, and design. He also created his own artworks. Gary worked in commercial design for famous store brands like Jade East co.

Sharing his passion, his daughter Marion Zimmerman Rizzo joined him full-time back in the 90’s. She earned her degree in Antique and Art Appraisal at New York University. She has joined her father in purchasing contents of numerous private estates and homes in the New York City and Long Island area.

In 2005, Gary’s youngest daughter, Marnie Robbins entered the antique business. She specializes in dealing with their senior clientele. Her patience and understanding are second to none.

More recently in 2008, Gary’s son Adam Zimmerman joined the family business. He has a fresh outlook on the antique business. He also has an abundance of resources to research any and all types of antiques.

What People are Saying

Adam was fantastic. He was prompt, professional, and exceedingly considerate. He wanted to make sure that our children didn't want some of the pieces. Nothing that he said differed from other antiques dealers' views and his prices were excellent. I would highly recommend him.

Bob Martin New York, NY

He was very patient with us very friendly very honest. I will continue to do business with him. I will recommend him to everyone. Excellent service

Melissa Justiniano New York, NY

When my dad passed I was left with a task of selling many of the collectibles that my parents had acquired over a lifetime. I was overwhelmed and did not like the response I got from the first dealer I contacted - who wanted to buy on the spot without valuation. When I called Adam, he offered to come and give me estimates on everything and gave me the time to do due diligence in a fair and honest manner. He was patient and kind and I found his process to be honest and transparent which was comforting at a difficult time. He is very knowledgeable and what he didn’t know, he had resources for. I would highly recommend his company to anyone looking to sell collectibles from an estate or otherwise.

Hillary Fox New York, NY

Adam is a stand up guy. He went out of his way to help me, even though there was nothing in it for him. I actually got choked up when he called me back just to make me feel better about an issue I was having and he found answers for me. Wow. I will forever bring all of my business to him. Honest, kind and professional. Can’t ask for more.

Sheila G. New York, NY

I’m usually wary of companies that advertise in local publications, but I took a chance and called Syl-Lee as I had a large quantity of vintage jewelry that I needed to sell. Adam returned my call very quickly and we made an appointment to come to my home and assess what I had. He arrived on time and took his time looking at the 34 shoeboxes of earrings, bracelets and necklaces, telling me as he worked what had value and could easily be sold and what had less value. He made me feel comfortable and at the end of his ‘work’ made me an offer for the whole lot. He was respectful, not pushy or aggressive and I told him I would think about it. I waited 2 weeks and made my decision and he came over and took everything. Adam was a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable and professional.

Sheryl B.

Extremely fair, dependable, respectable, efficient people! Very down to earth yet professional. I'm not only comfortable recommending SYL-LEE...I'm looking forward to recommending them.

Nick M.

I had an excellent experience with Adam from Syl-Lee Antiques. I had inherited art glass and other antiques - including antique jewelery – and Adam was clear about which pieces he was interested in and for which there is a strong market before he came to my home. He came to my home and was a delight to work with. I'll be working with Adam again as soon as I put together other antiques and jewelry I want to sell. He’s very easy to work with, there's no pressure to sell, and I feel very good about the amount of money he is willing to pay for my items.  I honestly don’t know the value of most of the items but Adam knew the ballpark and I appreciate his expertise.

Robin S. Princeton, NJ

5 star service from the associates at Syl-lee…they are very prompt and courteous and I received full value for the items I was looking to appraise. Will definitely recommend to all!

Todd L.

I am relocating so I was looking to sell some jewelry and other items. I searched up the internet and found Syl-Lee.  I was a bit hesitant as one never knows what the reality is in cyberspace. I am happy to say that there was no need to worry.

Syl-Lee made an appointment with me within a day of my calling. Marion came to my apartment and looked over what I had to sell.  She was fair and fun to deal with. As an extra, she advised me about the nature  of some of the items that she did not purchase (real pearls, type of stone, etc.) It was an enjoyable experience and we both went away feeling that we did well. I would highly recommend her.

Arline G New York, NY

Great prices, incredible service. I recommend Syl-Lee Antiques to all my friends. They are really terrific, always there to help you with your stuff. A terrific family owned business. I have sold many items through them and have been extremely satisfied. This group knows their business and can truly help. The plus is they are really nice.

Martha G New York, New York

Adam is super helpful, kind, and knowledgable. Highly recommended!

Debra W Brooklyn, New York

I always find exquisite pieces shopping at Syl-Lee Antiques. Marion is a pleasure to do business with. Down to earth people with out of this world items.

Ruben Espinosa Bergen, New Jersey

Adam was extremely helpful to my in -laws. While he didn't necessarily find antiques he could work with, he still took the time to research some items and let them know what those items were worth and how to get the most value for them. If you are looking for someone knowledgeable, approachable and willing to take the time to help you find the most value for your items, Adam at Syl- Lee is a cool, down to earth, and well-versed antique guy.

Greg F Plainview, New York

A unique, entertaining, fun experience. Interesting, one-of-a-kind jewelry and bric a brac. Fun to hunt for them, like exploring your grandmother's jewelry box. Easy bargaining to get a great deal. Thanks Marion!

Imdb Sea Cliff, New York

It was a pleasure and genuine positive experience working with Syl-Lee Antiques. They are professional, personable, reliable, and trustworthy. I absolutely recommend this family owned business. They are very fair and have a vast knowledge of jewelry and antiques.

Mary S. Lindenhurst, New York

If you have antiques, art, collectibles, gold, jewelry or other items that you want to sell, I highly recommend that you contact Syl-Lee Antiques. I have worked with them on a number of occasions, while I was clearing out my mom's house, and I cannot say enough positive things about the experience! They respond quickly and do free in-home consultations and appraisals. They are professional, knowledgeable, honest, fair, respectful of your things, and they will offer you the best possible price for any items you choose to sell. This is family owned and run business at it's very best and they are a pleasure to work with. I give them my highest recommendation.

Eileen Redden Queens, New York

We are a family operated business. You can be assured that only Gary Zimmerman, Marion Rizzo, or Adam Zimmerman will be the ones who show up at your door to evaluate your items.

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Why We Are The Leading Antique Buyers in NYC

Not all antique shops are created equal. What we mean is that some NYC antique stores do not put their clients’ best interests above their own. We understand how tiring and frustrating it is to sell your much-loved antique pieces. It can even be time-consuming and stressful. It is not easy going back-and-forth to antique stores only to have your items underpriced. We also understand how hard it is for you to let go of your collection. We make the lives of each of our antique sellers easier by going the extra mile to serve them.

We do not insist to have your items brought to our Manhattan Antique Store for appraisal if your time doesn’t permit it. We are the kind of NYC antique buyers who are more than happy to make home visits to check your items personally. We help you save time by making the selling process easy for you. We make home visits to the Long Island and Manhattan areas.

We love what we do, and understandably, we care about you…

Adam Zimmerman, Syl-Lee’s CEO, talks a little bit about what makes the company unique

Watch Adam Zimmerman of Syl-Lee Antiques in a video interview on “The Donna Drake Show.”

We provide a lot of options to help complete the selling process as fast and efficiently as possible.

Yes, you read it right! We offer a complimentary, no obligation quote so contact us right away if there is something you want to sell.

It’s totally on us! We won’t even charge you with transportation fees. That’s how we value our clients just like their treasured antiques. We travel to all Long Island and New York City areas as well as some parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.

Take note that some Long Island antique buyers pay in installment or take items on consignment. We don’t do that to our clients. We know that when clients decide to liquidate their antiques they deserve to be paid right away. We provide quick on the spot payment.

We bridge the connection between you and auctioneers, especially for estates. We maintain connections with other entities that can assist you in selling your items. The reason for this is that some items are more suitable for auctions. If we feel that your valuables are better suited for auctions, we will connect you to the right auction specialist.

You don’t have to worry about anything at all, we have major connections that can assist you in liquidating your entire estate. Once we have appraised your possession, we will give you the necessary information to the necessary parties. Our estate specialists have more than 40 years of experience in appraising properties in Long Island.

If you wish to empty the entire contents of your home even after you have sold most of your antiques, we also work with companies that offer “broom sweep” clean outs. They empty whatever furniture or other antique items that don’t have significant value.

Unique rare antiques and fine art pieces are also in demand at our shop. The rare items include Asian antiquities, contemporary art, rare first addition books, art glass, Native American art, military items and much more. We know a a lot about every antique subject, but if needed we can contact specialists on your behalf.

Reach us through any of our numbers, email address, and other contact details here and we will be more than glad to get back to you as soon as possible.

Being the Leading NYC Antique Buyer, We Have a Long List of Items That We Buy

You can count on us when it comes to having your antiques sold because we buy almost all the priceless pieces there are.
The items that we buy include (click on item name for more details):

Our clients have exquisite antique jewelry pieces that they never wear and do not know what to do with. Our appraiser will take his time in making sure that your jewelry is evaluated accurately. We will then give you a very reasonable offer.

Syl-lee will also evaluate estate jewelry. These are wonderful pieces that have been left behind by someone who once loved them. They can be loved again by someone new, and we want the chance to make that happen.

Some of the most desired antique jewelry designers we look for and buy include Cartier, Tiffany, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and much more.

Our clients have exquisite antique jewelry pieces that they never wear and do not know what to do with. Our appraiser will take his time in making sure that your jewelry is evaluated accurately. We will then give you a very reasonable offer.

Syl-lee will also evaluate estate jewelry. These are wonderful pieces that have been left behind by someone who once loved them. They can be loved again by someone new, and we want the chance to make that happen.

Some of the most desired antique jewelry designers we look for and buy include Cartier, Tiffany, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and much more.

Unwanted and unused gold can add up very quickly. You can turn unmatched earrings and broken items into cash. Gold Charm bracelets and bangle bracelets can add up to thousands. 

Once considered as junk items, these vintage costume jewelry pieces are now treated the same way as other traditional types of fine jewelry. Items from this category include necklaces, rings, earrings, bangles, pins, brooches, bracelets, and more.

Furniture from the 50s and 60s is extremely hot today. It’s hard to believe that century-old furniture is now being topped by mid-century modern furniture. The market value and demand for mid-century modern furniture has greatly increased. We look for both American and Danish designed furniture.

The American designers we prefer include Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Valdimir Kagan, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Curtis Jere, Paul Evans, Edward Wormley, Harry Bertoia, Philip, and Kelvin Laverne, Florence Knoll, Karl Springer, and Paul McCobb.

On the other hand, the Danish designers we prefer include Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, John Stuart, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Poul Kjaerholm, Ole Wanscher, Arne Vodder, and Borge Mogensen.

Jewelry with diamonds are in high demand today. Especially rare are those by David Webb. We buy engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, pins, and other diamond-studded pieces. We prefer designer brands from Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bucellati.

These antique pieces include centerpieces, flatware sets, sterling silver tea sets and spice boxes. We buy antique silver Judaica, Bucellati silver, Tiffany silver, Mexican silver and Native American/Navajo Silver.

Antique bronzes have a vast history. We can find timeless pieces from areas like Vienna, Austria and France. Some antique bronzes we look for are sculptures, mirrors, figures, vessels, lamps and chandeliers.

We look out for notable oil painters like Henry Bacon, Roger Eliot Fry, Grant Wood, Frederick Childe Hassam, and more. We also buy watercolor paintings.

Art included are signed prints, paintings, pottery and sculptures. Artists like Dali, Miro, Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Rauschenberg, Warhol, Lichtenstein are all in high demand.

We look for modern and antique fine art done by Russian artists. These include bronzes, paintings, and jewelry from the Russian region.

Antiques included are delicate ceramic and pottery from Asian regions including China, Korea, Tibet, and Japan. When it comes to Chinese antiques, the most valuable ones are those that were made during the Ming Dynasty.

These figures are lovely collectibles produced in Spain. Subjects often include children and animals.

We specialize in identifying antique porcelain and know the marks. We can also let you know the current market value. Popular porcelain brands in the market today include Sevres, Meissen, KPM and Royal Vienna.

Antique glass may date back from 200 to 700 years. These include finds like art glass, children’s toy glass, carnival glass, pressed glass, historical glass, elegant glass, flint glass, and more.

Antique watches are indeed timeless pieces that never go out of style. We value items from brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Omega, and others.

When it comes to buying coins, the condition is very important. Antique coins in good condition can even be more valuable than gold coins from the 20th century. Morgan silver dollars are also in high demand.

We purchase vintage paintings, sculptures, bronzes, thangkas, and jewelry. Tibet, India, and Nepal are the most desired areas when it comes to Southeast Asian antiquities.

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We value antique native American art including textiles, baskets, jewelry, and pottery.

We deal with many types of furs including fox, lamb, mink, and others. We buy fur items including coats, stole, shawls, jackets, and hats.

The highest valued vintage comic books in the market today include Detective, Adventure, and Action comics. Early Batman, Superman, and Spiderman comics may also be extremely expensive.

In addition to comics, we can also check the value of your vintage toys.

And a whole lot more!

Feel free to contact us now for FREE appraisal of your antiques.

Antique Buyers in NYC Coupon

We are a Long Island antique buyer that provides the best service possible. We also offer a coupon that entitles you to an extra $50 when we spend over $100 on our 1st visit. See our coupon page to print it out. You may redeem the coupon at the time of our visit.

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We welcome all NYC antique buyers to our Manhattan antique store! Feel free to visit or call us anytime to inquire about specific vintage items that you are interested in. We might have exactly what you are looking for. You have nothing to worry about because we are very happy to serve our clientele. We can also connect you with our experts to help you find what you are looking for. We always love talking to our clients and sharing our love of antiques.

We have many regular clients that we buy from a few times a year. Additionally, we offer referral royalties when you recommend us to your family, friends, and neighbors. We are proud to say that since we are a family business, we make each of our clients feel like family as well. Hear it from some of our satisfied customers. 

Want to get additional information? Visit us anytime at our New York City antique store or call us for inquiries and an appointment.