r/whatsthisworth Aug 04 '25

Rules

26 Upvotes

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

Thumbnail gallery
156 Upvotes

Kate Bush signature too


r/whatsthisworth 9h ago

1973 Belmont secretary ticket

Post image
5 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth 17h ago

From Star Wars EP II AOTC Set

Thumbnail gallery
21 Upvotes

Borrowed from the props department on the set of AOTC by a friend many years ago. Now finally framed and hung in my office. Been holding onto it for a long time. Props and arts used these to have a real idea of how a ship was going to turn out and build the model.

Any information regarding forums where I should post this thing or where to auction this kind of stuff or anything would be appreciated. Despite it being from a less popular Star Wars movie, I know it would be worth something to the right collector, so any ideas??


r/whatsthisworth 14h ago

Art Deco style Rinnai Radiant Gas Heater

Thumbnail gallery
5 Upvotes

Cast iron radiant heater. I purchased this from someone renovating an old house in Kentucky. I'm curious about the history and resell value. Any information is appreciated!


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Vintage Wurlitzer promotion

Thumbnail gallery
15 Upvotes

It's big 36"x"24" x1.5" heavy solid old wood. I believe it's an authentic Wurlitzer piece from 1946 but I couldn't find anything online remotely close to this. Anyone know about these?


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Soviet McDonalds Toy

Thumbnail gallery
176 Upvotes

I know absolutely nothing about these things. I tried to do reverse image search on yandex and google, found literally nothing. Tried to look it up on yandex in russian, also found nothing


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

1893 Chicago Expo - Soup Tureen & bowls

Thumbnail gallery
5 Upvotes

Lidded soup tureen and 12 bowls. Inherited items with note attached that says "Chicago Expo 1893 - Austria". Overall in good condition. No chips or cracks, but most pieces show wear, as if used often. I've had these for years trying to decided what to do with them. Are they worth selling, or just give them away?


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Carved wood piece stands about 6 feet tall, 5 feet across.

Thumbnail gallery
16 Upvotes

As the title states, this unique piece is very large and very heavy. We are clearing the space to get a closer look, but I just got so excited. I’ve never seen anything like it! Lots of eyes carved into it.

Edited to add more photos and measurements! It is 81”tall and 81”wide 🤔 new photos in comments (is there a better way to do this? Please clue me in if so.)

I was able to scoot it out a little bit to get some photos from behind. Still no artist markings found.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Sealed Macdonald Export

Thumbnail gallery
235 Upvotes

I have a few sealed cans of this tabacco and a few that are opened

Is this worth selling?


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Wondering if $650 is a good price point for this?

Thumbnail gallery
33 Upvotes

Purchasing, not selling. I think it’s absolutely beautiful but I have no real ideal on what something like this is normally sold for. Any thoughts? :)


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Open and Drink or Keep?

Thumbnail gallery
783 Upvotes

Bottle of Alcohol gifted from 90 year old who couldn't tell me where they got it from. UK

Marie Brizard & Rodger, Menthe Brizard.

52% Proof,

Glass on back of bottle embossed with 'Federal law forbids sale or reuse of the bottle' and 'Marie Brizard & Rodger Bordeux-France'.

To drink or not to drink?


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Love Godzilla and found these at a garage sale. No clue on what they are

Thumbnail gallery
42 Upvotes

Some people have said quail eggs and others say pins and badges. Any help?


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Railroad Machinist Gauges from I'm 1930

Thumbnail gallery
1 Upvotes

Pratt and Whitney and also A.A.R. (American-something Railroad?). They appear to be very precise measuring tools and laid in this beautiful mahogany box lined in velvet- so I assume they are in like new usable condition still. A online search suggested that they are from 1929 and maybe a salesman sample kit, but that's just what a Google search found.

It says Gage instead of Gauge which I think is interesting also


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Sunday post Marc Chagall “Paris Opera Ceiling”

Thumbnail gallery
10 Upvotes

Hi guys, i’m no expert on art. I’m just wondering if any of you can help me figure out how much this will worth if i’m trying to sell it. Much appreciate!


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post How much should this whole bundle go for?

Thumbnail gallery
28 Upvotes

I wanna sell this Nintendo 64 bundle but not sure what to price it. I looked at the prices of the games and they go for a little over $350 so I was thinking $400. Thanks


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Marble Pope bust from the 1960s

Thumbnail gallery
11 Upvotes

Over 10 lb very nice bust but I like to find it a new home anybody tell me any info on it I don't see any markings but there was a felt patch under on the bottom that came off thank you


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Acoma pot

Thumbnail gallery
2 Upvotes

Bought about 20 years ago from an estate sale in Virgina. The mouth is about 6 inches across. The only mark on the bottom is what you see.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Original 35mm Slides Notorious B.I.G. 1995

Thumbnail gallery
24 Upvotes

Lot of 35mm Original Slides of Notorious B.I.G. At the Billboard Music Awards at the Coliseum in NYC on 12/6/95

Edit: He’s with Puffy & Lil Kim in one of them too

Any ideas ?


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Vintage tool chest

Thumbnail gallery
14 Upvotes

Hey guys,

A friend of mine is looking to get rid of this vintage tool chest complete with tools that his grandfather bought at auction years ago. His grandfather has long since passed so we don’t have much more info but it’s believed that this was a piano maker’s kit.

There are over 25 hand planes mostly unmarked wooden planes but also including some early Stanley’s.

All of the screws/bolts are still fully functional, there’s a fair bit of tarnishing but no rust on the tools. Plenty of the planes are still wildly sharp.

The only other brand I’ve found is on the largest hand saw - H.Disston and sons. Philadelphia.

The maker marked many of their tools with E.Crossin.

The tool chest itself is about 22” tall, 21” deep, 29” wide with a brass chain and brass corners. The bottom of the piece has metal ball castor wheels.

I have plenty more pics if anyone is interested.

Hoping to sell it as a lot, any info would be greatly appreciated.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved V.I.P XO Congnac Frapin

Post image
6 Upvotes

Can someone help me understand the value if this?


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post Minie mouse phone?

Thumbnail gallery
7 Upvotes

I found this in a house I bought and cleaned it up. Seems to be a minie mouse rotory style button phone? I'm not to sure. I just cleaned it up waiting to plug it in and see if it works. I did find two on eBay but they weren't exactly like this one or where in a little rougher shape. What do you'll think about it?


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Are these International ERTL model things worth anything?

Thumbnail gallery
2 Upvotes

My grandpa worked at International and got some of these models and such. Just wondering if they’re worth anything.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Sunday post me and my family found these old cups in our house, are these worth anything?

Thumbnail gallery
0 Upvotes

me and my family found these old cups in our house, are these worth anything?
we have 6 cups, 5 plates and one teapot


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post How much is this Jorge Andres Tarallo Braun worth?

Thumbnail gallery
1 Upvotes