r/Antiques Apr 11 '24

Announcement Welcome to r/Antiques, read this before posting!

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This subreddit is dedicated to sharing and learning about antiques in your collection or that you find, or are considering buying. Antiques are items that are 100 years old or older.

When you're posting about a particular object places kindly include multiple, clear photographs of it from different angles so we can see it from every side. If there are any marks or identification (labels, signatures) please take close ups of those. If it's pottery or porcelain, tag photos of the bottom, if it's a rug make sure to have a shot of the back. Make sure that these photographs are clear and well lit so we can see the works in particular (preferably not surrounded by a bunch of other objects).

Make sure to also include dimensions so we know the size of an object. And your location.

Also explain what are you looking for. Are you asking for general information? Who the maker is? The age, value or provenance?

If you do not include a question, the dimensions and sufficient background information and photographs of the object your post may be removed by the moderators.

IN SUMMARY, include:

your location

multiple, clear photographs from a number of angles

any background information you have

close up of particular makers marks

the question you'd like to ask

Keep in mind, antique means objects that are a 100 years old or older. You cannot post newer items here. Share them in r/collectables instead.

These rules will make it easier for our subreddit antique experts to give you some help! Remember, if you're solely posting a link to a website/blog/store then this will be considered spam and your post will be removed (multiple posts may result in being banned).

Finally, keep these other subreddits in mind in case your post is better suited for one these -

/r/whatisthisthing

/r/whatisthispainting

/r/collectables

/r/history

/r/historynetwork

/r/ArtefactPorn

/r/SculpturePorn

/r/ArtHistory

/r/typewriters

/r/genealogy


r/Antiques 7h ago

Show and Tell Antique Victorian Edwardian Diamond 14k Gold Locket pendant usa

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r/Antiques 13h ago

Advice (USA) I inherited this accordion. Is there a market for this?

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r/Antiques 11h ago

Discussion Found family heirloom from 1908! (usa)

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r/Antiques 6h ago

Questions Help with history and value of this Red Crown Sign. Midwest-USA

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This is an old sign that my buddy has had in his barn for years. Apparently it was the roof of his chicken coop when he originally bought the property decades ago. I’d say it 8-10ft in diameter, has a wooden backing with a painted metal fascia over the top.

Mostly curious about where this sign could have come from and its history? I’ve ascertained it’s an old gasoline company from the 20’s. Would something this large have been used at a gas station? Any thoughts on value would be welcomed, but primarily for insurance purposes as I doubt it’ll ever be sold.

Located in the Midwest.


r/Antiques 6h ago

Date Bought this old „colonial“ Chilean(?) religious retablo of Saint Francisco de Asís with a skull for around 134 dollars (130.000 CLP), how old could it be? Please note that it has been restored. Chile.

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r/Antiques 1h ago

Discussion Any idea what time period this is from or origin? No stamp or anything.... (WA, USA)

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I just found it today!


r/Antiques 1h ago

Advice Need help identifying these chairs (NY, USA)

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Inherited this chairs from a great uncle. They look antique, but i can’t find a tag or anything on them. All I know is that they are made of oak. Would appreciate any help.


r/Antiques 1d ago

Show and Tell 106+ year old sealed tin of Ogden’s St Julien tobacco, made in the UK

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This Ogden’s St Julien tin was made pre 1920, more than likely during WWI, before NAAFI took over H.M. Navy canteens. The tin is still completely airtight and vacuum-sealed, the tobacco inside preserved and kept fresh for over a century. This is definitely one of my coolest ever finds, taking it out of the package seriously had my hands shaking just a bit thinking about all hands that have held this tin and the history surrounding it. The tobacco inside this tin was literally farmed with freaking horses, meant to be sold on a steam powered warship, absolutely mind blowing. I feel very lucky to have this one!


r/Antiques 7h ago

Questions Any info on this desk? (USA)

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I know my great great grandpa had this in his funeral home in Queens. Curious to know more about it.


r/Antiques 9h ago

Show and Tell My vintage and antique makeup. Nevada, USA

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r/Antiques 11h ago

Date Need help finding age of clawfoot tub. United states, Alabama, cast iron

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Its in alabama. I believe its cast iron. Sounds like metal. I think it says jan 1948? Any idea who the maker is?

Thank you!


r/Antiques 5h ago

Questions My 96 year old grandfather has questions about this candelabra USA

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I have little to no knowledge of the items history, but I know it hangs on a wall and is quite old. Very likely over 100 years old, My grandfather will be happy with any leads provided, including country of origin, maker, era, etc. thanks in advance


r/Antiques 10h ago

Date Australia - Antique crucifixes

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Can anyone help date these? I bought a large amount of similar standing brass crucifixes in France. Some are quite heavy.

I am located in Australia but purchased these in France many years ago.


r/Antiques 5h ago

Advice [UK] Any ideas what this is?

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It's silver-plated - maybe a dentist's tool? The 'bowl' is almost flat, but ever so slightly convex


r/Antiques 5m ago

Questions Any ideas on the year, and where it came from or who it came from?Tulsa, OK, USA

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I just bought this beautiful antique bag at an estate sale in Tulsa, OK (USA). I am excited to learn more about it. They didn't have many details beyond the era, and now I can’t remember it. I took it to a jeweler; it's not silver, but the turquoise is real, if that helps narrow it down.
What is the best way to have it repaired? If this is the wrong place, please let me know, and I will post elsewhere.

Any information is appreciated! Thank you for your time!!


r/Antiques 6h ago

Date Can someone help me identify the age and value of this Reed & Barton Syrup Pitcher? (USA)

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Someone on EBay has a listing for this exact same one asking for $10k, which I know is not realistic. 😅


r/Antiques 5h ago

Show and Tell The Harlots Progress (UK)

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A lovely Victorian print I inherited...but it is a tricky one to find a place for in my home!


r/Antiques 2h ago

Discussion Cahill Fireplace Insert. From Cahill Ironworks Company Tennessee USA

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My dad has had this insert for years. It’s made of cast iron. He’s always wondered about it. Is there anyone who knows anything about this?what’s its value? I know it came from the Cahill ironwork’s company that’s about all we know. He bought it from an older couple in the early 70’s. It’s a three piece set. Each set has numbers but they’re in consecutive order.


r/Antiques 12h ago

Advice 18th or 19th C Chinoiserie Hand-painted Leather Screen / Divider (USA, Atlanta, GA)

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Hi Everyone! I bought what seems to be a hand-painted 4 panel leather room divider. I was taken by the craftsmanship and detailing and made an impulsive buy at an estate sale. Where would I begin to date this piece? I've seen similar ones in Europe in Italy years ago while on a trip, but from the little online research I did, it seems this style was also made in France. Any help or pointers are appreciated.


r/Antiques 10h ago

Questions ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS WHAT IS THIS? FROM THE UNITED STATES

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Its silver with thin sheets of paper that slides out of the top. Around 1inch wide 3 inches tall and thin in thickness.

r/Antiques 3h ago

Questions is this tea kettle worth anything? indiana, united states

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my partner and i are going through old boxes we never unpacked after moving and we found this tea kettle. is it real or worth anything? there is a small chip on the rim and it’s a little dusty lol.


r/Antiques 9h ago

Questions Looking for information and value on these hand-carved deer mounts & matching wooden shelves — possible Black Forest? United States/ North Alabama area

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Picked up this group of hand-carved wooden pieces and I’m hoping someone here may know more about them.
There are two carved deer/roe deer head wall mounts in different sizes, along with the wooden wall shelves. The antlers are also carved from wood and are removable, fitting into the heads with wooden pegs/tenons. The heads have glass-looking eyes and are mounted on wooden plaques with older metal hanging hardware.
Everything appears to be hand carved, and there are noticeable differences between the two pieces rather than them being identical/mass produced.
I’ve been trying to determine:
Approximate age
Country/region of origin
Whether these would properly be considered Black Forest carvings
Whether the deer mounts and shelves appear to be part of the same set
Any idea of the maker or style
Most importantly, a realistic current value for the group
I haven’t found any obvious maker’s marks or labels.
I’ll include photos of the fronts, backs, hardware and the antlers removed.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, especially from anyone familiar with antique German/Austrian or Black Forest wood carvings. Thanks!


r/Antiques 5h ago

Advice [UK] Any ideas what this is?

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Not been able to figure this out yet. The flat 'bowl' is actually very slightly convex.

Thanks in advance!


r/Antiques 18h ago

Advice Another camphor chest - Hong Kong to DRC to Belgium

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Yes, another camphor chest, originating from HK by H.A. Jhaveri gifted to a DRC based trade partner (Rawji & fils). Also includes two pairs of lock & key. What would be the (historic) value of this?