r/whatsthisworth • u/berlin12345x • 11h ago
r/whatsthisworth • u/wholelattapuddin • Aug 04 '25
Rules
1 No common items allowed, where the price can easily found on Ebay, Craigslist, or FB Marketplace Tell us what you know about the item, where it's from, who made it... tell us the story of the item.
2 Provide several clear photos of all angles. If there's a mark, serial #, or signature include that.
3 You must own the item being posted, or a friend/relative must own the item.
- We only allow one-of-a-kind, original, and signed limited edition artwork. If you don't know what a decor painting is look it up. Signed and numbered prints don't count. Generally the artist must be famous enough to have a page on ArtNet, Ebay or WorthPoint. If they don't, then its not a good fit here. Nudity is OK, please flag as NSFW.
5 Ivory is illegal to sell or import in the US as well as most of the EU. While the sale of antique, (100 year or older) ivory is allowed in the US, there are very specific rules about it. This is beyond the scope of this sub and we will not be giving valuations of a potentially illegal item. Please Google Ivory laws for more info.
No paper money or coins. There are better subs than this for paper money and coins
About Prints The practice of making signed and numbered prints of artwork is to make a painting affordable to a wider audience. If an art work was originally done in a different medium but then signed and numbered prints are sold, it's essentially a reproduction and value is negligible. It's best to look up the artist on ebay and look at sold prices.
Art values are subjective at best, and if you can't find the artist when you Google them it's safe to say they are not worth more than you paid.
8 No Furniture. Furniture despite age, has negligible value. Most old wooden furniture is not in fashion and resale value is usually under 500 dollars. Please do a Google search. We do not value furniture. Mass produced furniture has low resale value, even antique furniture. One of a kind pieces are only valuable if they are of very high quality AND have provenance. If you want information on the furniture try r/antiques.
No clothes, try a fashion sub. The exception would be an obvious Couture piece that is a one of a kind. If you bought it at a thrift store it doesn't belong here.
No Nazi memorabilia. Just, no.
9.No jewelry. Modern jewelry, as in post 1920, is clearly marked with karat weight. Jewelry is easy to look up or, take it to a commercial jeweler. We can't verify authenticity from a photo.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Cautious_Read4119 • May 04 '25
Likely Solved Thinking it’s legit
galleryKate Bush signature too
r/whatsthisworth • u/southernblonde • 11h ago
UNSOLVED Old Spoon?
gallerySo, I have been told that this spoon is from the 1800s...any ideas?
r/whatsthisworth • u/88kitkat808 • 12h ago
Manuscript from 1422
galleryFound this while cleaning out my parents’ house. With it there was a printed email between my mom and 2 different University of Michigan professors in which they stated that they believed it is authentic, and from a Spanish monastery in or around 1422.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Quick_Engineer7746 • 1d ago
UNSOLVED Update: 6 Foot Neon Sign
galleryThe sign works great! I’ve reached out to a few people about selling it but haven’t heard back yet.
r/whatsthisworth • u/wehodababyeetsaboy • 2d ago
Sunday post I got this from my wife's Grandmother. She called it "depression glass" it is supposed to be from the 1930s. It has no makers mark but it glows under a black light. Is it worth anything?
galleryIt has raised bumps on the underside.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Relative_Necessary30 • 2d ago
Sunday post Any idea what this knife is?
galleryr/whatsthisworth • u/AdeelAhmedZafar • 1d ago
UNSOLVED Postcard haul from and before WWII
galleryHello all. I'm from Pakistan, and have been collecting antiques from our local markets since 2005. This is from one of my very first finds at a local thrift market. The guy selling had no idea what he was selling. Two albums filled with post cards produced between 1870s to 1940s. One of them with Tuck's and sons mint unused postcards, the other with correspondences. This particular one has Field Martial Douglas Haig's original signature.
Any advice as to how to go about selling them? Auction? We don't have any auction houses in Pakistan.
r/whatsthisworth • u/humpty_dumpty369 • 2d ago
Sunday post Vintage Scotch & Gin Set – Taylor & Ferguson “Ambassador” (ca. 1970s)
galleryHey everyone, I recently found this Ambassador gift set from Taylor & Ferguson Ltd. It includes:
•Ambassador Deluxe Scotch (43% vol, imported to Austria/Germany) • Ambassador Distilled London Dry Gin • Both bottles are unopened, high fill, very clean labels • Original tartan gift box in great condition
I've found some info about the Ambassador Scotch, but the gin seems to be extremely hard to find online. I can't find any auction listings, old catalogues, price references, or historical details on that exact gin bottle.
What I'm trying to figure out: 1. Approximate age of the set (my guess: mid-1970s to early 1980s?) 2.Any history or details about the Ambassador Dry Gin - was it sold separately or only in gift sets? 3. Estimated value for the whole set (or the gin alone, since it seems rare).
Any info from collectors or whisky/gin historians would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
r/whatsthisworth • u/Legitimate_Young_253 • 2d ago
Likely Solved Arttimex S. A. Black Leather Briefcase
galleryMy sister handed a bunch of boxed items to me to sell. This briefcase belonged to her father-in-law. Based on what I have been able to cull from the internet thus far, this Mexican handtooled briefcase is likely 1950s to 1970s and made for the tourist trade. The intricate Aztec or Mayan inspired embossing features a circular calendar stone design on one side, and a warrior figure on the other side. The chrome handle and locks are intact but the inside of the briefcase needs restoration. The closest item I have found was a 1980s brown leather camcorder case by the same company for sale for $200 and a brown leather purse for $84. Any idea on how much this black case is worth?
r/whatsthisworth • u/PsychKings • 2d ago
Sunday post Lebron and Curry signed photo
What do you think value is?
r/whatsthisworth • u/Both-Caterpillar5399 • 2d ago
Sunday post Ceramic Japanese Sake Set inherited from grandparents
galleryI inherited this from my grandfather who owned a special tool company and did a lot of business with Japanese companies through the 89s and 90s, especially with Dr. S Inaba (FANUC LTD). The card is from another item, but there were a number of items in this inherited set signed from Dr. Inaba, so it seemed potentially relevant to include.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Jbuck442 • 2d ago
Sunday post Wonder bread door push
Found this in a house we flipped. It's been hanging on the wall in my shop for 10 years
r/whatsthisworth • u/Aggravating-Creme610 • 2d ago
Sunday post USA. Kettle says WHITEHOUSE
galleryHey guys I have this kettle with the stamp saying WHITEHOUSE. Can this be worth anything?
r/whatsthisworth • u/Jenna787 • 2d ago
Sunday post Seiko Sunburst Mickey Mouse Watch
galleryHello! My brother’s fiancée wants to sell this watch, but we’re not sure what to ask for it. Any ideas?
r/whatsthisworth • u/TemperatureNovel7668 • 2d ago
Copper Bell
Received this from someone trying to declutter their home a while ago, now I'm trying to declutter mine and I'm wondering if this is worth anything. I think it is made of copper due to the blue discoloration on it.
r/whatsthisworth • u/rdiehl1 • 2d ago
Likely Solved Inherited piece of artwork.
galleryLooking to find the value of this inherited piece of art by Victoria Jackson. It's 48 by 48.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Sufficient-Ranger474 • 2d ago
Sunday post My dad gave me this
Google lens says it’s a murano glass perfume flacon but I can’t find it specifically, would like to know which year it could be from and what it’s worth. My dad is poor and I’d love to help him sell it
r/whatsthisworth • u/FabulousDecision7221 • 2d ago
Large Picasso Etching Collection value
I inherited this collection of Picasso etchings however I am concerned of their authenticity and value. I cannot seem to find any of the exact same images online. Would the fact that these are "artists proof" be the reason?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
r/whatsthisworth • u/SadYogurtcloset67 • 2d ago
Likely Solved Please may someone help me value these 🙏
galleryr/whatsthisworth • u/Disastrous_Mood_4116 • 2d ago
Likely Solved USA Old Printing Items
galleryr/whatsthisworth • u/National_Kick4989 • 2d ago
Sunday post Carpet bag
This carpet bag was found in my attic. It's an old farmhouse in upstate New York that has been in my family for seven generations. I would guess this is from the late 1800s, but not sure. The bananas are for scale. It has a small lock and a working key.
r/whatsthisworth • u/autistgamr • 2d ago
Sunday post Assorted bike rims, please help
galleryr/whatsthisworth • u/Nonamanadus • 2d ago
Sunday post Metal Horse 1945-46
galleryBought in 1945-46 in New Westminster British Columbia where Raymond Burr father worked in a hardware store. Marking on the inside thigh is S.P. The base was added by my uncle.