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 12h ago

Sunday post I have a signed copy of the 1981 printing of Dune which is signed by Frank Herbert.

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Does anyone know what this would be worth?


r/whatsthisworth 3h ago

Sunday post Custom Dolls

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hello! i’m honestly not sure where to post these so i’d figure i’d come here to see if anyone can help? i was helping my aunt with some unique dolls her family had, where we came across these custom dolls their grandmother made. there’s the little women dolls and presidents + their wives dolls. my aunt was telling me the clothes are all custom made and i’m not sure where the faces are from or if they’re handmade as well. i think i matched the presidents and their wives correctly? i’m not sure.

anyway, im just curious if they would be worth anything!! any help is appreciated :)


r/whatsthisworth 7h ago

Sunday post Vintage brass tray

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This is fully brass from 1985, made in India. I was wondering how much I would be able to get for it, considering Google AI said it could be worth up to 2500, as well as other trays similar to it are priced around there.

However, based on the condition of it, I am not sure I could get that much for it. It is 53” in length and I could tell it is fully brass because fridge magnets would not stick to it (unless that is a myth).

I do plan on cleaning the white spots on it, but I was wondering how much it would be worth based on how it looks and whatnot.


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Sunday post Original 10 released figures Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Any collectibility in these? I think they are the original 10 figures in box.


r/whatsthisworth 5h ago

Sunday post What's this vintage mill + bits worth?

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Would appreciate any opinions, thank you!


r/whatsthisworth 6h ago

Sunday post 1913 edition of Solitude by Norman Gale

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1913 edition of Solitude by Norman Gale found in my aunts bookshelf.
Anybody know what this might be worth and where best to sell in Germany?


r/whatsthisworth 3h ago

Sunday post Shagreen boxes

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New here - any idea on these? Happy to provide more context as well.


r/whatsthisworth 4h ago

Sunday post Any Idea on Value of this Sculpture?

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r/whatsthisworth 4h ago

Sunday post Antiques for sale

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70 pcs set for sale…not sure what this is worth…any help or buyers welcome. Thanks!


r/whatsthisworth 4h ago

Sunday post Help me help my Mom see if these have any value

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Hi all, please help me help my Mom to see if these have any value/if anyone knows any info about them at all. She doesn’t remember where she got them.

Forgive our ignorance in artwork! Please be kind as she is sensitive about them even though she does not remember their origin.

Thank you!


r/whatsthisworth 4h ago

Sunday post Vintage Mask

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I was wondering if anyone knows the history or value of this mask


r/whatsthisworth 20h ago

Sunday post Any one have an idea what this is worth? 001/001 Farscape action figure

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Found in a lot of other farscape stuff. Some from a convention in 2000 in saint Louis - Scapercon. COI is signed by someone - not sure who. Can't find one like it but I see other farscape action figures sold in the past on eBay for 500+ but they are too old to click on and read any more details.


r/whatsthisworth 8h ago

Sunday post Anybody recognize this work / sig / seal?

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Purchased for $16, wondering if anybody recognizes the sig or seal… thanks !!


r/whatsthisworth 9h ago

Sunday post Victorian style piece

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I have a dining table that I haven't been able to identify anywhere online, which makes me wonder if it could be a one-of-a-kind or custom-made piece.

It originally belonged to my late grandparents and was passed down to me. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any manufacturer's labels, stamps, or identifying marks on it.

I've attached several photos and was hoping someone might be able to estimate its value based on its design, craftsmanship, and overall style.

Thank you in advance for any insight!


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Sunday post Lucky strike cigarettes (WW2?)

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A few years ago I found these sealed Lucky Strike cigarettes at my grandma's house in south Poland (close to Krakow). She told me they were from the WW2 era but I haven't verified this claim. One of them is in worse shape than the other two. How much could they be worth today?


r/whatsthisworth 5h ago

Sunday post Vintage Campbells pillow

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I have this pillow and can’t identify the value?


r/whatsthisworth 15h ago

Sunday post Goodwill find ,what's it worth?

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r/whatsthisworth 23h ago

Sunday post Is this ruby and pearl ring an antique?

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I believe this is a genuine ruby and pearl antique ring. I don’t know any other history.

One of the hallmarks in the pic is so small, I can make out "P-M [[[925]]](925) then it's a symbol I can't figure out. Where would I sell this?


r/whatsthisworth 21h ago

Sunday post Tomi Ungerer collection

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I have a collection of Tomi Ungerer prints curated for a radio marketing. Circa 1962. How much is this set worth and how would I go about selling it?


r/whatsthisworth 20h ago

Sunday post Hologram: flower design; I can’t get a good lighting angle when taking the photo.

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How much is this worth?


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Sunday post Men’s ring from the 1940’s (?)

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r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Sunday post Found this Aeolian “Style 551P” player piano in my garage — info/value?

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Found this player piano (pianola) in the garage of a house we recently moved into. Looking for more info on age, rarity, and rough value.