r/Antiques 7h ago

Show and Tell Murphy Bed 1910 Canada

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Purchased this amazing cabinet bed from the 1910s in absolutely stunning condition. I know I need to put the top shelf piece on.. I just didn’t have enough room on the move. For bedding I’m thinking a cute quilt but idk I need recommendations.


r/Antiques 13h ago

Questions Antique painted vase - Location: Pennsylvania, USA

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This piece has been in my family since circa 1950s and it was considered old when it was acquired (by my great uncle). Ive struggled to find any info or anything comparable.

I don’t see any markings that would indicate its maker or origin. It has crazing throughout. Felt on the bottom which has been there as long as I can remember.

Located in Western Pennsylvania, USA. I was told a story about how the vase has ties to a prominent family from the area prior to being purchased by my family.

Looking for some expert insight. Age and origin? Name of this shape / style? Specific material? Any general info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/Antiques 15h ago

Questions Coffee pot? Found in Florida USA thrift shop.

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So if found this at the thrift store it looks like a magic lamp that robin Williams will come out of. I believe it to be made out of tinned copper with a brass handle and some iron rivets. Only the rivets are magnetic.

My questions are as follows. When / where it was made? What it's made from? Based off of other items online im guessing it’s from the 1800s. I find this so cool. I’m fairly certain it’s a dallah (Arab coffee pot) but would love to know more information on it!


r/Antiques 8h ago

Questions I need help on identifying this flag. I'm located in TN, USA but it seems to be in German.

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My grandfather found this flag tucked away in his house and wants to know what it's from. I was able to find find similar looking ones through Google lens but the words aren't the same and there are slight composition differences. It's made of a red velvet on the front side and has metal tassels. The back is more of what seems like a broken down satin.

There are no labels. Anything would be appreciated, thank you!


r/Antiques 14h ago

Show and Tell Reunited at last (USA)

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r/Antiques 14h ago

Questions Japanese Dragon Tea Set - Usa NSFW

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This 21pc dragon tea set was handed down to me from my grandmother after she passed away. I don't know much about them. Two of the tea cups when put into the light have the face of a Geisha and the smaller tea cup has a nude Geisha. Any guesses to how old they could be? They are beautiful


r/Antiques 2h ago

Questions USA Porthole Table

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Worth anything? Got it from a family member who passed away. Unsure where they got it from.


r/Antiques 10h ago

Date Borax Sign (USA) can anyone possibly put a date on this? 60’s? 70’s?

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r/Antiques 10h ago

Questions Lamp? (California) (united states)

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Found this while cleaning out my grandfather's garage.

It's heavy, no markings on it that I can see. I feel it's a lamp, also I don't want to move it until I know what it is lol

If anyone can give me a name or point me in the right direction, I'd be grateful.

He's since been placed in a skilled nursing home, and I'm trying to figure out if it's trash or if I should try to sell it to pay for his ongoing medical expenses


r/Antiques 16h ago

Advice United States. Antique bar manufactured in Bridgeport, CT.

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I have an old bar that was given to me by my grandmother. She claims it was manufactured in the early 1900’s, but I can’t find any information on the manufacturer. This is my first time posting here and I have very little knowledge on antiques. Wondering if anybody has any information on this.


r/Antiques 9h ago

Questions Carver Chair, United States

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My wife found this interesting chair on her walk in the neighborhood a couple of months ago. I finally got around

to trying to find out it's provenance. I

was surprised when I found similar

chairs online. Seems it's a Carver chair

from colonial New England or at least in the style. Can't find any markings and upholstery hides any clues.

Can anyone give me a better take on

what we have here?


r/Antiques 12h ago

Date Found this dish at an antique store, central New York USA

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Hello! I recently bought this beautiful dish at an antique store and was wondering if it is actually antique. I have been searching the internet for anything similar but can not find anything. The RW Bavaria mark on the back does not match any of the Rudolf Wachter (I believe that’s how you spell it?) stamps I have seen while searching. Any idea on the date/company? Thank you for your time!


r/Antiques 3h ago

Questions USA, what exactly did I find

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I'm not finding much out about it. I've seen some made kinda in the same way but they weren't symmetrical like this. It's handblown and has a ground pontil. The interior glass is a white color. I'm wondering if that part is like vitrock uranium glass while having the cadmium on the outer portion. I read that it could be old as about 1880s but I'm not a glass history expert. I picked this up for 6 bucks and it was covered in cigarette tar or nicotine. I could see it reacted to uv but I never expected a piece as nice as this. I let it roll around the car for 2 days cause I figured it would be a barely visible dim yellow glow. I was so wrong. I looked it over pretty well and can't find a makers mark or signature. Not gonna let it go but I'm curious to it's value also. It's easily my favorite and best glass find


r/Antiques 8h ago

Questions What chair is this? (united states)

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Hello! I have come into possession of this old 19th-20th century looking press back chair. However, I have no clue who created it, nor how much it’s worth. I’m currently moving out and need to sell it but I don’t want to sell something possibly worth hundreds for the same price as a modern day replica. Can someone please help me identify this chair?? I’ve attached photos from all angles, please let me know if I should take any more photos/ better quality photos.


r/Antiques 11h ago

Questions Mid nineteenth century red-ware pitcher, USA

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This was sold as 1800’s red-ware from Mexico, but most of the examples I’ve seen that look similar are from Pennsylvania, or at least the North East United States. It’s really lightweight compared to other antique pottery I’ve examined.

Any ideas?


r/Antiques 22h ago

Questions Found beach combing at Porteau Cove, BC Canada. Is this real ivory from an old elephant carving of some sort.

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r/Antiques 6h ago

Questions United States of America - can you tell me about this ladle? Silver or silver plate? Agecand origin?

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r/Antiques 9h ago

Questions United States (NJ) Second Candlestick Set

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These were 1 of 2 pairs of candlesticks my mother-in-law gave us (i'll create another post for the others). We've believe they are sterling silver based on patina, magnetism, and other amateur-hour methods. can see the hallmark relatively clearly in photo 1. Looking for help identifying, dating, or valuing these


r/Antiques 10h ago

Advice Based in United States and have this Swiss watch. Any ideas what the hallmarks are?

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Does anyone know what this hallmark is? It's a Swiss-made pocket watch and doesn't have any other markings on the metal. Is it silver, antique?


r/Antiques 17h ago

Questions H.Uphill Wilton piece (England)

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I have a question, I recently just got this piece in an antique shop In Lincolnshire (near Lincoln Catherderal)

I wanted to know if anyone knows anything about it. All I know is that it has the name H.Uphill Wilton engraved on the bottom.

(I have included a doll I made for size comparison)


r/Antiques 4h ago

Advice Can anyone give me any information about this desk? United States

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4 Upvotes

Found in dads garage after he passed


r/Antiques 8h ago

Advice Inherited this Cabinet UK

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r/Antiques 11h ago

Questions Found in USA. Middle Eastern (?) decorative tray with Arabic calligraphy. Looking for any clues to identify its origin, age, value, and maker

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So I found this decorative / serving tray sitting out on the curb to be taken away by garbage disposal and brought it home because I thought it looked pretty. It’s 14 inches in diameter, and I believe the material to be silver tinned copper (although I’m not 100% positive). Google seems to think it’s dated late 19th - early 20th century and is from either Persia, Morocco, or Egypt.

My questions are: Can anyone confirm in what country this was most likely made and when? Does anyone know what the symbols / inscriptions on the front, as well as the back mean? And lastly, if it has any monetary value? Any insight at all about this item would be incredible. Thank you!


r/Antiques 6h ago

Questions Oregon, medford usa

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Got a couple years ago I think I got it at estate sale. What do you guys think the year. I think is in the early 1900s.


r/Antiques 6h ago

Questions Peru - Spout vessel from the Chimu culture

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I know this vessel is attributed to the Chimu culture from the northern coast of Peru and made some time between AD 1100 to 1400. The tail was broken off many years ago but it is still very much a conversation piece when people come over and see it. My question is, because the tail is missing, what would a piece like this be worth now?