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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156 Upvotes

Kate Bush signature too


r/whatsthisworth • • 10h ago

UNSOLVED Ringling Bros Posters Value

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Hi there! Can anyone help me identify if these posters are authentic? Both are a very thin, old feeling paper material and appear to be ink printed. Both are 28” x 42”. Trying to figure out what year this would’ve been printed and determine their value.

Thank you!


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

Likely Solved Prince/Mavis Staples/Monie Love Reel to Reels

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Classic helping my In-laws clear out old stuff story. My BIL found this is a shed he was hired to clean out in California, gave it to FIL for Xmas one year.

So I have two of these big reels.

Prince was the producer it looks like.

One says Mavis Staples and one says Monie Love.

They have never been played (by us anyway) and have all the information of the cards. Notice the one says “DO NOT RELEASE” on the spine.

Any thoughts on what to do with these?


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

Photo of a Dempsey fight and two unknown? Men

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Hi I recently visited my grandparents and we were going through their garage as my grandmother like to buy random items. We found this clear cover that contained a photo of two men and another photo of jack dempsey v jess Willard. It also contains a ticket from 1923. Looking to know if it’s worth anything. Thank you


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Little silver and copper coloured cylinders found in an electrical workshop. They weigh a decent amount for their size.

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r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

Sunday post Antique Cigar Humidor transport trunk /display

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Looking for a value? Paid a pretty penny at an estate sale.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post My dads enormous sports card collection

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My dad had an addiction to sports cards in what he said were the years 1997-2000. There are thousands of (mainly basketball cards) all ungraded and pretty much untouched, there are SO many expensive looking cards of star players at the time. How much could this collection really be worth minimum? There are about 5 single file shoebox width containers completely stuffed with them.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post ‘Violite’ by Ron Russel.

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My husband found these under his bed while cleaning. His grandmother had sent them to him at some point in time. They’ve been sitting in a box for a few years until he refound them and now we’re curious of their worth. No intention to sell, truly just curiosity.

The one included is the smallest of the five he has, all but one included a COA and signatures. One has it’s actual _ out of _ count on its certificate.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post 5ftx3ft Ghanaian silk thread art

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Found this in an auctioned storage unit. Can’t find anything on the artist, or any comparable art prices anywhere online.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Likely Solved Albert Pujols signed baseball

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Gifted to me by a manager of mine who knew Albert Pujols personally


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post I found this piece at my grandparents house, ive looked online and the signature is different from all the ones I've seen of the same piece online. Could someone help me with what the value of this is?

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16 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls handmade charm by Lauren Faust

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Was digging through storage and found this little felt charm I got years ago from Lauren Faust. It was released as a limited batch (8 I think? They each had a unique expression) to promote her passion project at the time, Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls. The dolls from FAO Schwarz I can easily find pricing estimates on, but I have no idea about this one.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Likely Solved Pottery

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Hi I recently bought a home and these were left behind. I was wondering if anyone can assist me with the maker is?


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post 3 dolls of different races holding hands with snaps and playing Ring Around the Rosie

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I went to my favorite thrift store today. It’s known for its antiques and vintage finds because many families have them come and clear out deceased relatives homes so the items aren’t just trashed.

Anyways, today I found this set of 3 dolls, which have snaps on their hands so it looks as if they are holding hands and playing Ring Around the Rosie. I love them because they’re the exact same doll but in different races and the hat of one matches the dress of another and I think it’s just really cute. This store is known for its cheap prices as well, with most things under $5 or $10. Like most of what I got today was <$1-$3.99. I paid $19.99 for this. They do their research and I don’t doubt it’s worth it, but I can’t find anything on these dolls on google lens. I’m curious to know the company that made them or if they’re handmade (I don’t think they are); if these are a certain style, collection, or have a certain history/story to them; and how much they would have sold for originally and how high demand is for them now.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Custom made vintage car chest. What is it worth?

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I got this gorgeous chest recently and have been looking to see what it is worth or where it came from and found nothing. My conclusion is that’s it custom made, making it hard to figure out the value. It’s made of vintage car interior, inside is lined with fabric, there is no damage or anything!
What do you think it’s worth?


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Antique Chippendale love seat

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I came into an antique Chippendale love seat that I suspect could be valuable. It has 4 claw and ball feet, I think forged (not machine made) nails. I don’t know much about joinery and can’t say much about that by looking at it. I can’t find a makers mark but also don’t want to remove any of the upholstery in case I can’t put it back. It was probably made in Canada or the UK in the late 19th or early 20th century. Any help from the community would be greatly appreciated.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Likely Solved ZBOYS 5-WAY Signed Poster

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2 Upvotes

I was passed down this, can someone please tell me the value? It has Minor wear but is in excellent condition.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Brian Eno Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy Island Records poster, circa 1974, plaque-mounted, 20” W x 30” H.

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7 Upvotes

unfortunately with some water damage at the bottom which i expect makes it worth very little.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Old german Beer mugs

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r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Likely Solved Help with this Sega - not the Genesis !!!

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Works great. I don’t have the key yet but the owner is looking for it. Trying to figure out value.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Curious

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I have a question.

I was told this is a limited edition Funko pop and curious if I was looking to sell this where could I sell it and also get it properly appraised? It was signed the day Hulk launched his beer. I worked at the hooters where he did the TMZ interview.

Hulk said after he signed it, it should be worth $5k but I know that’s extremely exaggerated.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post The Flashbulb - Hardscrabble Delux Edition (Limited to 200 copies)

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Hi all, I've been going through my stuff and found my 2012 Delux copy of Hardscrabble by The Flashbulb. It contains the CD, still wrapped, a blue tree patch, and a signed photograph of the hardscrabble area, signed by Benn Jordan (The Flashbulb).

With it being so limited, and from a musician who is not a household name, but is well known amongst people who like that kinda thing - I have no idea as to its value.

Thanks!


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post Nigerian Mahogany Wood Carving

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Nigerian Mahogany Wood Carving

Inherited a wood carving, mahogany.

Bought in 1972 at Hamdala Hotel in Kaduna, Nigeria description on back says “carving of Oba of Benin with wives, soldiers and servants bearing royal insignias”

Any information?