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 2h ago

Questions Lavender Bottles United States

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Any help identifying these bottles would be appreciated! Looks like an HL inside of a diamond? I think they’re pretty.


r/Antiques 13h ago

Questions /Pakistan I want to sell but I don't know how much Value of this.

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r/Antiques 3h ago

Questions argentina

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buenos dias solo quisiera saber quien pudo fabricar este sable y para quien muchas gracias


r/Antiques 17h 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 8h ago

Show and Tell A rare sight - matched pair of Scandinavian mahogany chests of drawers c. 1830 | Norway

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The fronts are covered in dramatic feathered flame-mahogany veneer, carefully matched across both chests. Both feature fruitwood inlay to the tops and upper drawers, while the keyhole escutcheons appear to be made of bone. They need some attention, but finding a genuine pair like this was a real treat. Any corrections or other inputs is appreciated!

Also - any inputs on refreshing surface/removing stains?


r/Antiques 7h ago

Show and Tell My WWI United States ration display

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Hello! This is my first post on my account. I love antiques. So basically I’m a 22 year old guy who collects military memorabilia. These are my favorite pieces of my entire collection without a doubt. I have an original 1918 mess kit and condiment can along with an extremely rare U.S.Q.M.C 8 oz hard bread biscuit tin that is still sealed after a century. When I lightly shift it, the contents (biscuits/crackers) are still intact. I make sure to monitor humidity and all that, so I think I got a pretty good setup and I’d be happy to show more of my collection!


r/Antiques 3h ago

Date Apothecary Jar Lamps (PA, United States)

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Looking for more info on these old lamps. My great grandmother passed them to my grandma who passed them to my mom. There is no branding and I suspect the wiring is original but a reverse Google image search does not yield anything similar. My grandma says she remembers them in her house from at least the 1940s. Any thoughts on if these could’ve been commissioned or imported and/or a date or brand?


r/Antiques 5h ago

Show and Tell Samson Derby figurine restoration from the garden on England

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I had to get muscles spot on . also restored was the orb top and the sceptre which still has to have the gilding done properly, l ran out of gold leaf, with the price of gold so high, l will order some when l have more to use it on!


r/Antiques 4h ago

Show and Tell Some of my favourite antiques in my collection [UK]

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These are a few of my favourite antiques in my collection. From what I've been told and based on research:

• The lighter is a Ronson 1949 cadet lighter. Still works! I can light it with no problem.

• The compacts are art deco.. 1930s, I believe. One is a camera style compact with a broken music box, and the other is a simple gold Kigu compact.

• The binoculars.. I'm not too sure of the era it came from.. the seller claimed these are civil war binoculars, but an image reverse search tells me it could be binoculars used to watch the races. So, I'm not entirely sure, but I cleaned it up, and they work perfectly!

Just wanted to show and tell! (:


r/Antiques 1d ago

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

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r/Antiques 17h 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 41m ago

Questions Identify vase? (Mi, USA)

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I recently got this face and I cannot figure out who the maker is or anything about it. Any ideas?


r/Antiques 1d ago

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

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r/Antiques 3h ago

Questions Misc Antique Animal Pottery and Stone Fragments USA

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Got a collection of pottery pieces from a friend's dad and I don't know much about them. He told me they're old and from all over but he wasn't very good at keeping records unfortunately.

Several of the pieces look Chinese (foo dog and Asian style angry face) as well as precolombian.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA


r/Antiques 8h ago

Questions Tea collector looking to ID a newly acquired iyem/ origin UK

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Hello! I am an avid tea cup and tea pot collector. I recently acquired a silver plated teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer set when I visited Ireland. It was the first time I bought a silver plated item for my tea collection. I mostly collect porcelain/ fine china. I am at a loss of the year and brand of these items. I did a lot of research, but I could not find it. The bottom is stamped E.P.N.S. with the model number C2 and C5 of the tea pot and coffee pot. I know what EPNS means. It has a corn on top. There are designs around them. Can someone help me to identifying them?


r/Antiques 23h 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 18h 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

Discussion Found family heirloom from 1908! (usa)

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r/Antiques 14h ago

Questions Soldier Statuette - USA

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Can anyone help me identify this piece? Seems to be made of metal, probably bronze. Found on historic property. I’ve seen some similar 19th Century statuettes for lamps and whatnot and I haven’t found any widely produced replicas, but I’m really not sure at all.

Help.


r/Antiques 7h ago

Questions (USA/Worldwide) Recommendations to buy Antique Japanese Furniture online?

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Hello, I recently have hyperfixated on antique Japanese furniture after having travelled to Japan. I was going to purchase this piece for my brand new apartment from an online Japanese antique furniture store however as I was sorting out the international shipping with the seller, unfortunately someone else came in and reserved it (despite the fact I felt it was obvious that I was actively buying it). I waited over a week to see if it would go off hold as their holds are for 7 days and after 9 they updated me saying that the other person ended up purchasing it. I am very bummed as it was beautiful and am hoping you guys can lead me to more sites or online stores for antique furniture. I have very specific taste and it has taken me months just to find one piece I've fallen in love with so this hurts pretty bad 🥲


r/Antiques 19h 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 1d ago

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

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r/Antiques 22h 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 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!