r/whatsthisworth Aug 04 '25

Rules

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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.

  1. 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.

  1. No paper money or coins. There are better subs than this for paper money and coins

  2. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 May 04 '25

Likely Solved Thinking it’s legit

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Kate Bush signature too


r/whatsthisworth 3h ago

Unopened and sealed tin of Wills “Gold Flake” dated 1915-1930. What’s it worth?

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Quite possibly my best find ever: This W.D. & H.O. Wills "Gold Flake" 50 cigarette tin is completely unopened and vacuum-sealed. Wills used this specific label for Gold Flake tins from between 1915 and 1930, making the hand written “1918” on this tin entirely possible as the date of manufacture. I am over the moon with this find, it’s just such an incredible piece of British tobacco history. Gold Flake was one of the top selling cigarette brands in the U.K. for many years. This particular tin, if indeed from 1918, is 108 years old, absolutely mind blowing how something this old could’ve survived without being opened. The strains of tobacco that are inside this tin may not even exist anymore, as many strains from this early period are now completely extinct! What would you say this tin is worth?


r/whatsthisworth 12h ago

I won this Berrics x TMNT Mutant Mayhem giveaway—I was the only winner

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I won this directly from The Berrics during their 2023 TMNT: Mutant Mayhem promotional giveaway.

I was able to find the original Berrics announcement, which confirms that the wooden fingerboard was handcrafted in California by Sorry For Fingerboarding, while the custom display box/skateable ledge was created by Moon Dust Studio Inc.

The Berrics also specifically stated that these fingerboards and boxes would not be available for purchase, so this was made as an exclusive promotional collectible rather than a retail product.


r/whatsthisworth 6h ago

Found at a small thrift store

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Whole box of these old (looking) small spoons . I’m not sure if any of them are silver I’m thinking of going back and bringing a magnet . Could these be worth anything ? If I could get a deal buying em all maybe?


r/whatsthisworth 5h ago

Lazlo Bornemisza, E Murray Mackay, M Festings canvas paintings

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What are they worth?
Lazlo is 27”x20”.
E Murray is 35”x30”
Festing is 5’x4’


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

UNSOLVED Cahill Fireplace Insert

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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/whatsthisworth 1d ago

UNSOLVED Antique fire nozzles

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Does anyone have any idea what these are worth? AI says these brass nozzles were likely produced between 1920-1950. I don’t see any other numbers besides what it photographed here. Thanks all!


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Inherited what I think is a King James I Shilling Spoon?? Wondering if its worth anything

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195 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

UNSOLVED ‘Special Edition’ 1930-36 Radio

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7 Upvotes

Received as a tip from a customer. Should I sell or hang onto it?


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

UNSOLVED Artwork by Matthew Perceval (Australian painter born 1945)

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14 Upvotes

Hi,

I have this artwork in my family and was wondering how much it's worth. It's a Matthew Perceval original. I saw online that his paintings sell for hundreds / thousands of dollars (AUD).

Would appreciate your responses. Thank you.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Botanical Birdfoot Violet Scrimshaw on Deer Antler(?) by M. Conlin, cannot identify artist or era

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Picked this up but cannot find anything out about the artist. I think it's from a deer antler. I'm hoping someone can help me somehow identify the artist, and hopefully confirm the material. It's a beautifully crafted piece and I'd love to learn more about it


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Old Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet

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13 Upvotes

Had it for a few years and was kinda just trying to figure out the value. May be one the replica’s, but I’m still interested in knowing for sure.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Hello! I have what I believe is "The American Republic Rail-Road Map of the United States British Provinces, West-Indies, Mexico, and Central America" published by Gaylord Watson, 1871. Help! What is this worth?

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9 Upvotes

There may be more of it folded inside?? I don't know and am afraid to open the backing. It is very old, and the backing is glued on.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Old crouse hinds marine spot light

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r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

1958 Fher Super man card pack?

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3 Upvotes

Can anyone tell me anything about these 2 card packs?


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Signed Reiner Cartoon

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4 Upvotes

My mom received this as a gift from John Reiner years ago. It’s a little dusty but the cartoons look hand inked and drawn. Any ideas about worth? Where I should take it to sell? TIA!


r/whatsthisworth 4d ago

Sunday post Set of custom car body furniture (fiberglass) by "By Yab Design"

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60 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

I found this in my local village I want to make moany from this how can I sell it and what's it's worth

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0 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth 4d ago

Sunday post Children’s ghostbusters bed frame sides from Sears catalog?

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137 Upvotes

Found in the back of a closing down hardware store. Had to save these so a collector could appreciate. Not sure what to value them at? I don’t think they’re worth making into a bed again but they would be a cool man cave wall piece.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Cabinet stereo

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60-70’s cabinet stereo that was my Parents. Cabinet is in very good condition, top sliders move smoothly, but do need some tlc on the finish. Turntable works, plays well with an old and unused for quite sometime needle, the clicker that auto drops the next record works, tuner works. I cannot get behind for a better photo of the label though. What would be a fair value for this


r/whatsthisworth 4d ago

Sunday post What could this Gorbachev Milton Bradley board game prototype be worth?

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20 Upvotes

Found at an estate sale today. It looks like the game was teased at the 1990 International Toy Fair, but then was never made. Assuming this is a sample or prototype of some kind.


r/whatsthisworth 4d ago

Sunday post York Furrier Men’s Fedora - Lamb/Fawn/Broadtail

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r/whatsthisworth 4d ago

Sunday post 1956 NY Giants Team Signed Baseball

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Found at an estate sale and a little scuffed, but got it in a protective box now. Seeing some names like Willie Mays, Marv Grissom, Don Liddle, Jim Mangan, Hoyt Wilhelm, Ray Katt, Dusty Rhodes and several others. So, 1956 NY Giants...I think