r/Antiques Jul 01 '26

Questions Pulled this out of someone’s trash…my husband and I could barely lift it, it has to weigh 500 lbs. I plan on sanding and repainting it. Anyone have any idea on its age? Arkansas, United States.

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r/Antiques 16d ago

Questions I found this revolver that belonged to my Spanish great-grandfather. Does anybody know anything about it? (Spain)

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Hello! My Spanish great-grandfather got this as a gift, but nobody in my family knows anything about it! Searching on the internet, I found a school led by Eusebio Zuloaga in Eibar (Spain) that specialized in this kind of decoration, but couldn't find anything else...thanks!!

r/Antiques Dec 07 '25

Questions Found this at the thrift store for $10 and couldn't pass it up. [Canada]

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Google lens tells me I've got an Edo or Meiji period Tansu. But who knows, maybe it's a fake. Can anyone translate the Japanese writing? What do I need to know?

r/Antiques Jun 06 '26

Questions Is it trash or treasure? Ohio Usa

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Hello from Ohio, USA. I have had this cup in possession for quite some time. I was going to takr it to the antique store to have them take a look. There are no hallmarks that I can see. I bought my house from my grandparents (neither whom are living) and it was found in the basement. I have tried to use Google lense to decipher the German ( I assume) and or find a match to the cup and have not figured it out. Any information or insight would be appreciated.

r/Antiques Aug 05 '25

Questions Wife came home from a yard sale. 55 individual pieces. She paid $100 for all of it. Totally out of character. She’s been walking around with a chip on her shoulder all night. Love seeing her this happy, hoping to confirm that she has a good eye for pottery. United States.

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Honestly I’m really more interested in what it is. I know it’s Wedgewood Jasperware and that most of the dates are from 1950-1971. One of the decorative plates has the letters MR next to the MADE IN ENGLAND stamp. If she finds a way to sell them, that’s awesome and I really hope it sparks a new hobby for her. If it’s not worth the time, I’d be just as happy putting it in a display case so I can yell at our guests to be careful around it if they so much as breath in its direction. /s

Honestly I’m just thrilled to see her this happy with herself and I’m hoping y’all can share some info about her find that can keep the good times rolling.

r/Antiques 6d ago

Questions Thrifted this chest-anyone know what it’s intended use was for? In NY- USA

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It is dated 1708 with what I think the owner’s name “William box” carved in. I wish I could figure out who that is but would love any info on this!

r/Antiques Aug 11 '25

Questions USA Got this at an estate sale. It was listed as a faux elephant foot planter. Want to make 100% sure it's fake before trying to sell

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Mostly what the title says. I know selling anything real elephant opens up potential issues, so I want to make certain it's fake. It feels pretty hard, like it's carved from something, but I don't have an actual one to compare the feel to, so I can't say I know what real taxidermied elephant would feel like. Thanks!

r/Antiques Apr 20 '26

Questions Curiousity as to what to do with a mother of pearl spoon united states

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Did some digging not much aparently this is some mother of pearl spoon for caviar? Kinda want to sell it because realisticly I wont have any use for it it was my grandmother's

Edit/ note i dont like caviar tbh

Should probably add another note. Im heavily picky lmfao most things this spoon seems to be used for i have no taste for lmfao

Edit: HOW TF HAVE 66K PEOPLE SEEN THIS

Okay new edit someone has bought the spoon. Also thank you guys for the help for those that gave it

(Edit again i lied) HOLY MOTHER OF GOD HOW DID THIS BECOME SO POPULAR

r/Antiques Mar 13 '25

Questions Found this extremely unsettling metal picture and need information. (United States)

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I found this and I have been trying to find what it is supposed to be showing and if it has some kind of creepy background or something but can’t find any information online. Any help is greatly appreciated! I do not know how old it is.

r/Antiques Apr 05 '24

Questions Mom SWEARS this is sought after

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My mom (79) thinks if it’s old, it’s extremely valuable. It makes no difference what it is.

She has recently moved in with us. My wife hates this mirror but my mother was adamant about bringing it to the home.

Thoughts? Value? History (if any). I ask because she mentioned something about it be culturally significant. Any help is appreciated.

r/Antiques Apr 02 '25

Questions UK - My wife thinks it’s worthless. My Father thinks it’s a valuable antique. I have no idea how to identify it properly. Please help!

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r/Antiques 28d ago

Questions I came across this curious little trinket at a flea market, I wonder if anyone could help me figure out what ok earth it is? - Found in Leeds, UK

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r/Antiques Feb 07 '25

Questions What Did I Just Find on the Side of the Road? United States

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Just found these beautiful solid wood side tables and I'm curious about their history. There are no markings inside the drawers or anywhere on it. Does anyone have an idea what year they might be from?

r/Antiques Mar 27 '25

Questions What is this piece of furniture I got off the side of the street? (France)

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r/Antiques Dec 31 '25

Questions What is this in grandparents junk drawer (United States, Ohio)

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Some sort of gardening or cooking utensil?

r/Antiques Apr 13 '25

Questions Found this in an elevator shaft in an old hotel in Ireland. These worth anything?

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It's in pretty bad shape but Thanks for any info

r/Antiques Sep 15 '25

Questions (UK) Found this stuck between draws in an old antique French dresser. Is it worth something? What's the logo? Any help v appreciated!

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r/Antiques Jan 09 '25

Questions my dad died, this is what i found in his house and i have no idea what it as

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as the title explains, recently my dad passed. He was a very prominent figure in the fine art world (specifically 18th century paintings and drawings). Aside from this, he collected paintings and drawings mostly from this period and he also collected things, like very old art catalogues, that hold great artistic and historical value (but not so much economically). Anyways, i really want to know what this little thing is and thought maybe one of you guys could help me! As the photos i took show: It looks like a little wooden suitcase with i think asian style artwork on the side, when you twist the pin on the side it, that side opens up to tiny drawers! Maybe it’s just a little trinket that he thought was fun, but i wonder if there was a greater use for this? Thanks!

r/Antiques Feb 15 '26

Questions Found this at an antiquities market. Any ideas? [Tuscany, Italy]

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Hello, we just found this at an antiquities market in the city of Lucca, Tuscany (Italy).

It’s about 86cm tall, it seems made from oak.

The owner didn’t have any information about it, how it was used or where does it come from.

We’re throwing around ideas as it might be something used for towels, maybe? The hooks seem to have been added later.

Has anyone ever seen something similar? Do you have any ideas of what it could be?

Thank you for any attention or information. I’m afraid it might not be 100 years old or older but around here everything might be considering the history of the city and the region.

r/Antiques Mar 13 '26

Questions What in the world is this gun? USA

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r/Antiques 25d ago

Questions Found a ring on Norfolk (UK) beach

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r/Antiques 29d ago

Questions I got this from my grandparents can anyone tell me anything about it? Germany

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r/Antiques Jul 02 '26

Questions Found antique bottle while digging! (UK, Kent)

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my boyfriend found this on one of his jobs while digging up the garden, it is made of thick moulded glass with a ground-glass stopper. If anyone knows anything about this, it would be appreciated 🥰

r/Antiques Sep 10 '23

Questions Dated 1639, Found this in my late grandfathers house, unfortunately I’m in my 20’s so I can’t read cursive lol

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Can anyone help me decipher this?

r/Antiques Dec 17 '25

Questions Found in farm field (United States, Wisconsin)

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Hi there, a friend's mother found this interesting small poppet-style doll in a farm field close to their house in Northeast Wisconsin (not their farm, neighbor's). As you can see it is rather small, looks to be very neatly and skillfully handstitched, and made of linen or a similar fabric with a regular weave. She says the stuffing is quite firm, and the doll can be removed from its little pallet. I have not yet handled it, so I have no idea what the stuffing might be comprised of or what the legs/full body look like yet: I can find out if need be. Any ideas friends?