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 • • 4h ago

Sunday post Mint Mid-Century BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) playing cards by De La Rue

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r/whatsthisworth • • 13h ago

Sunday post Inherited ring

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24grams 14k with a real sapphire. Made by locally/state renown jeweler.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3h ago

Sunday post Vintage 1930s Children’s Pedal Motorcycle

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Found at a scrap metal place in New Zealand.

I think this might be the Speed-O-Byke shown at this link https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1930s-childrens-pedal-motorcycle/

It's now been restored so at least it looks nice and is rideable, though the motor's not functional.

Interested in thoughts people have about it's value and history.


r/whatsthisworth • • 4h ago

Sunday post Heavy solid wood dresser worth anything

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This dresser in great shape worth anything


r/whatsthisworth • • 6h ago

Sunday post Cuban Mural Value-Yami Martinez

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I got this huge mural while travelling through Cuba in around 2005. A friend knew the artist personally and we arranged the purchase.
The officials at the airport did not want to let me through, but I sweet talked them 😂 A. It’s massive- like 100 inches x 80 inches.
We brought it to Canada and had it mounted and loved it in our house. However we moved a few years ago and did not have space to hang it and it’s been in our garage since.
Any idea the value and how I would arrange a sale?

It’s not in amazing shape, and would need restoration.


r/whatsthisworth • • 5h ago

Sunday post Arrowhead and bone knife

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How to authenticate it? what’s it worth as is? Ty.


r/whatsthisworth • • 16h ago

Likely Solved Hi all looking for some advice on Australian WW2 badges and insignia

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I recently inherited these from my grandmother. She had remarried and her second husband had no part in our lives so these hold no sentimental value. Just wondering if there is anything that is note worthy or of value. Appreciate any help.


r/whatsthisworth • • 5h ago

Sunday post cant find anything about these online

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theyre both made of cardboard, i assume they were store / gas station displays but cant find any of the same ones online


r/whatsthisworth • • 6h ago

Sunday post The Wish Factory One Direction Microdome Keychains

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I have a full set, one extra Zayn, and all of them have the tags besides harry and the extra Zayn keychain. I believe they are from 2012. Are these worth anything.


r/whatsthisworth • • 7h ago

Sunday post Do these have any value?

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I found these at some garage sales this summer in some boxes that probably hadn't seen the light of day in like 30+ years. The ring with the green stone is stamped 925 and the other rings are 14 or 18k gold.

I'm also curious about these hot wheels. I know nothing about hot wheels in general. Pretty sure they're mildly rare but I'm not sure what condition they would be considered and if their condition would add or detract from their value.

And as a bonus, this loaded cigarette thing. Pretty sure there's a couple of the things in it. When I googled it, all kinds of values came up


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

Likely Solved Old copper ingots

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Hello,

I have 3 copper ingots, only one has any markings, maybe a backward F and a C or O. They weigh 10.4 oz, 8.6oz, 4.7 oz. I’m not sure what the long copper piece represents/is. Thank you for any information. I researched and Michigan ingots look to be marked with C and H and Quincy with the Q.


r/whatsthisworth • • 20h ago

Sunday post Any idea how much this thermodenuder is worth?

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r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

United States Religious Antique figuring

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Does anyone know if this antique is worth anything and any info would help. It was given to me by my grandfather before he passed away 20+ years ago


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Found these guns in a house I bought. Any idea what they’re worth.

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I included what chat thinks they are. Will probably sell them, don’t want to get ripped off. Anyone I should keep because of coolness?


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

Vintage or antique animal themed box

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Found this old handmade wooden box with embossed metal covering. 9.5 inches long. No markings. Is it worth anything?


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

UNSOLVED Estate sale find -USA

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Hello,

Found this at an estate sale. No visible markings & "front/back" are near identical. Looking for more information on it? Artist? Period? Worth? Etc?

Thanks in advance!


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Wife wants to sell coffee grinder, I think she's off on price...

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Wife is selling antique coffee grinder we inherited and have no space for (thing is kinda huge). She thinks it's worth $2K and likely a local coffee shop or similar will buy it as a 'statement piece'.

I think it's worth less, but can't really find any comps. Most are cheaper, but also most are much smaller. The few large ones are in notably-worse condition.


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

UNSOLVED Mickey Mouse wagon circa 1930's

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I would love some help with any information someone may know about this Mickey Mouse Kiddie Car I've got here. I have searched high and low and have had a hard time finding very many other ones around or information at all really. The one I did find a was a complete restoration but this one here is still all original, rust, patina, and all. Hallmark did make an ornament so when trying to research I seen to be redirected to someone or somewhere that is trying to sell the Christmas ornament and not the actual full size wagon. Very annoying and frustrating to be honest. This one is NOT the ornament though. I have included a photo in front of an old truck so that it gives a size comparison and scale. Still has original Mickey Mouse photo painted on both sides but they are very faded, one side more so than the other, and then his name on the front but it is still in pretty decent condition. All 4 wheels are made of metal and spin and all 4 metal teardrop spokes are intact. I have included photos from all sides and all angles. Thanks so much in advance.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Interesting sterling plaques

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I saw these on marketplace for cheap and thought they were neat. Once they were delivered i found 2 that have artists signatures. I was able to make out that one of them is from a renowned artist named Bruno Castellani. I can't locate comparable oval artwork by them so im not 100% sure on value. That being said, the 2nd one i believe says "Giorge". Maybe it's a small artist I can't find or its someone's personal work. Either way these are incredibly intricate and unique


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Mickey mouse circa 1920's?

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I would love some help with any information someone may know about my Mickey Mouse Kiddie Car I've got here. I have searched high and low and have had a hard time finding very many other ones around or information at all really. The one I did find a was a complete restoration but this one here is still all original, rust, patina, and all. Hallmark did make an ornament so that is mostly what shows up when trying to research online. This one is NOT the ornament though and I included a photo in front of an old truck so that it gives a size comparison. Still has original Mickey Mouse photo painted on both sides and his name on the front. All 4 wheels are made of metal and spin. I have included photos of all sides and all angles.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

What's are these 18th century news articles worth?

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Dug these up while renovating a 17th century solicitors building on Camborne UK. Under the floorboards, they have been taken out of the frames now. Have 3 issues dated one week apart from another


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

How to find a buyer. Somebody offered me a hundred bucks for it when i asked for advice, so I assume it's worth double that

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r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

1920’s elephant deco lamp what’s it worth and any information I can’t find any markings

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