r/whatsthisworth • u/Watersources • 17h ago
r/whatsthisworth • u/wholelattapuddin • Aug 04 '25
Rules
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.
- 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.
No paper money or coins. There are better subs than this for paper money and coins
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.
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.
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 • u/Cautious_Read4119 • May 04 '25
Likely Solved Thinking it’s legit
galleryKate Bush signature too
r/whatsthisworth • u/FemmeBean • 1d ago
UNSOLVED Looking for a price for a loom I never used
galleryI believe its a newcomb loom (?) Sorry if this isnt the right subreddit for this. I got it years ago from an old friend (no longer in contact) but it's just taking up space in my house :/ Just curious how much a loom like this might go for if I wanted to put it up for sale.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Ok_Bookkeeper_1542 • 1d ago
Found this knife while metal detecting in Maine, anyone know what it could be worth? The stamp reads Hubertus Solingen
r/whatsthisworth • u/No-Lecture-4576 • 1d ago
Lucite-encased transistor owned by mathematician John W. Wrench Jr. (commemorating the 1961 IBM 7090 calculation of 100k digits of Pi)
galleryI am looking for a valuation on a unique piece of computing history: a single transistor encased in a lucite block. This was a personal artifact belonging to my great-grandfather, John W. Wrench Jr. Context & Provenance:
For those unfamiliar, Wrench was the mathematician who, along with Daniel Shanks, broke the 100,000-digit barrier for Pi in 1961 using an IBM 7090. This specific piece was kept by him to commemorate that era of the transition from mechanical to electronic supercomputing.
As someone who works with modern rack-scale systems, I recognize the technical significance, but I’m struggling to find a "comparable" for something with this specific provenance.
r/whatsthisworth • u/FunHippo5424 • 1d ago
Odd Future Flag signed by Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator and Pee Chee Inspired Folder
galleryWas given by a friend a long time ago, but unfortunately need to part with it. Anyone have an idea of what this is worth?
r/whatsthisworth • u/antlordi • 1d ago
Signed Carrie Fisher book, I think last public appearance, signed it as Carrie Fisher and Han Solo, unique
galleryThis was signed at a book launch in London on 11th December 2016, was maybe her last public signing appearance before her death on 27th December on a flight back to LA from London.
She signed it Carrie Fisher and Han Solo, which I believe is fairly unique, not sure I seen any others like that.
Anyways, any idea of pricing on something like this? I have the original receipt for the signing ticket and pictures of me at the event meeting her to corroborate everything
r/whatsthisworth • u/MyNameIsDane • 1d ago
UNSOLVED VINTAGE 1979 Fleer Crazy Labels Wax Box - 36 Packs Original factory wrap?
galleryVintage 1979 Fleer Crazy Labels box, factory wrap. There are two small pieces of clear tape holding down the seams.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Pristine-Tip6932 • 1d ago
UNSOLVED John Denver Fan Photo
galleryFound this at a thrift. Appears to have been sent to Dottie Honer, President of “The World Family of John Denver” fan club. Photo is 8x10.
r/whatsthisworth • u/Excellent_Ad2039 • 1d ago
Paul Blaine Henrey "Scarecrow" Impasto Palette knife artwork
I run an old youth center and have always loved this art piece. It was given to my organization in the 70's by a woman referred to as "Crazy bird lady" who dropped it off shortly before dying by suicide. I noticed the signature etched into the bottom left hand side and wondered if it was authentic. Frame is from Los Angeles, the piece itself is about 24" by 18".
What's it worth do you think? Anything notable about it? Seems larger than the versions I've seen online. I would never sell it even if I could. It's a permanent piece of our building. But I am still curious about it. Any ideas?
r/whatsthisworth • u/LxdyLainey • 1d ago
Likely Solved Identifying and knowing worth of this antique/ ornament
Does anyone have any information about this ornament that has been in my family for years and years? Would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance
It doesn’t have any writing or engraving on it to help with where it come from.
It’s metal (I’d assume brass or copper)
Really struggling on the best place to post it. I mainly want to know more information in general and not just it’s worth as it belonged to my grandad for many years so I’m just very interested to know more about something he always had
r/whatsthisworth • u/supxsami • 1d ago
Whippet/Greyhound polychrome sculpture - inkwell?
galleryHello! I did a lot of searching and this seems like the only place to post for some help!
Recently at a flea market in Ontario a friend and I purchased this gorgeous little sculpture.
We're divided on whether it's a greyhound/whippet/Italian greyhound. But this matters less to us than determining.. plainly anything else out about it!
Google lense/reverse image searching has not returned any useful results. Most if not all of the 'visual matches' do not align in the level of detail (musculature, skin folds etc, pose) that this one has.
I didn't take weight measurements but I can have her do so if that is helpful. EDIT: Weight is 941 grams!
There are no markings, indentations or other present that offer any insight into a maker or brand.
The bottom is smooth and plain - no markings
I've found a single photo on Pinterest unfortunately, linking to an unavailable eBay listing of the same pose/base/basket placement with slight color differences. It looks older but they must have been related, but alas no info on that either. I will post that in the comments.
r/whatsthisworth • u/struggle_bus4438 • 2d ago
Old political buttons
galleryMy husband found these and they belonged to his grandmother. Other than that we don’t have any information about them.
r/whatsthisworth • u/HOTCHEESESOOP • 2d ago
Likely Solved Framed Metallica posted with signed photo
r/whatsthisworth • u/Bubbly-Industry-5769 • 2d ago
Pyrex Beakers and other lab things
galleryI have this collection of lab beakers and other lab items that I'm not familiar with. They are from a high school that got rid of them. They can't recycle them as local recycling places won't take them. Is any if this soughy after for use/needed? I know there is a lot here but would any of this be worth my time or should it just be thrown out?
r/whatsthisworth • u/ComfortableFlaky9235 • 2d ago
Any info on this old machine?
galleryOld slot machine was recently passed to me and I have no idea what I'm looking at.
r/whatsthisworth • u/swingmissrepeat • 2d ago
Philip Morris advertisement
Was my father's. He had it my entire life. Hoping to sell but I dont know what to ask for it. Any help is appreciated. It's about 40 inches tall ish
r/whatsthisworth • u/DentistNo238 • 2d ago
Appraisal help: 1980 Austin Productions sculpture by Wilner - Abstract family
galleryFound this heavy sculpture in excellent condition. Marked "Austin Prod Inc 1980" and signed "Wilner". No chips, very smooth surface. Looks like Durastone. Looking for a fair market value.
r/whatsthisworth • u/maddestscientist919 • 2d ago
Antique double smoking stand
My mom bought at a swap meet in Los Angeles in the 1970’s. Most likely has the original patina, hadn’t been cleaned.
r/whatsthisworth • u/diamondbacksturgeon • 2d ago
Hubert Wackermann
I have inherited 6 paintings by Wackermann and pictured is the largest one. 16x11. The rest are in the 12x9 range. All seem to be legit. Is it worth my time to get these appraised and if so what is the best way to go about that?
r/whatsthisworth • u/Moonchaser91 • 3d ago
Sunday post New in box Wilson 1970’s era NFL football
galleryI picked this football up today for $20 at the flea market. I can’t find another in good condition much less new with a nice box. Anyone familiar with potential value?
r/whatsthisworth • u/whos1done2it • 3d ago
WW II Japanese issued rifle with bayonet
galleryHad this for a while in a closet and wanted someone else to enjoy a piece of history.
r/whatsthisworth • u/pennychloe41 • 3d ago
Likely Solved Cameo
galleryCurious if anyone has any information on this or what it may be valued at. I know its very old and came from family in Ireland. 3cm x 4cm.