The second annual Antique Appraisal Day, a fundraiser for the South Portland Historical Society, is Saturday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road.

Antique appraiser Bruce Buxton, with his colleagues Doug Harding and Beth Turner, will be on hand to give careful, and often entertaining, attention to the antiques and collectibles people bring in. Buxton has auctioned and appraised antiques, fine arts, decorative arts, furniture, silver and other items all over the United States for nearly 40 years. He is considered to be one of the finest antiques experts in New England (art work, porcelain, metals, furniture). There will also be appraisers on hand to value books, documents, manuscripts, jewelry, glass, linen and textiles.

The event is open to the general public. People can come with their treasures and leave after an appraisal, or stay and watch the show. Objects should be small enough to carry. The cost is $10 for appraisal of one item, $18 for two items and $25 for three items – additional items may be appraised if time permits.

Proceeds benefit the South Portland Historical Society. For more information, call the society at 347-4137 or see www.southportland.org.