My great great great grandfathers top hat, the design of the hat tells me it was probably made in 1870-1880s1mo ⋅ Present_Molasses_700 ⋅ r/Antiques
Picked up a Victorian style cathedral birdcage today. It’s 7’ tall with the base! Never seen one like it.2yr ⋅ StopDropAndFrisk ⋅ r/Antiques
Was clearing out my late Grandad's house and came across this. Thought I'd share it here :)8mo ⋅ inorganicsxul ⋅ r/Antiques
found an interesting antique photograph negative at a flea market this morning.3mo ⋅ UrbanRelicHunter ⋅ r/Antiques
Winnie the Pooh, 1926. First edition, first printing. I don't dabble in 20th century acquisitions that often, but I do make exceptions.1yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
Found this wonderful 17th century doodle inside a bible I'm restoring2yr ⋅ SereneArchimedes ⋅ r/Antiques
Run a thrift store. My associate and i were quite taken back when a little old lady donated this. We cannot sell it in the store. Who might want it? Does anyone have knowledge of its origin? Value? If its legal to sell?10mo ⋅ hypocrisyisme ⋅ r/Antiques
A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers.6mo ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
Tiny Karl Wiedmann Art Deco iridescent Myra glass vase, found recently at the local thrift for 99 cents. I’m in the US.7mo ⋅ SimonArgent ⋅ r/Antiques
I doubt this has any real value but I thought it was fun and cool and for .25 cents it was worth it!1yr ⋅ BalooVanAdventures ⋅ r/Antiques
Sorry for the continued sofa spam, but I just keep scoring the most beautiful pieces. Look at this gorgeous green beauty I picked up this morning in MA.2yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/Antiques
My Great-Grandmother's leather purse. I need to replace some of the leather stitching on the handle but it's otherwise in impeccable shape and I use it often!8mo ⋅ Esther_the_Earwig ⋅ r/Antiques
I snagged this Edwardian dress yesterday. It’s just too stunning not to share :)2yr ⋅ Raven0108 ⋅ r/Antiques
American flag in abysmal condition. Seems to be 36 stars. What would you do with this?1mo ⋅ bigleaguebunghole ⋅ r/Antiques
My demented grandmother gave me this metal duck serving dish and said it was precious.1mo ⋅ FadedGiant650 ⋅ r/Antiques
Fully Sealed Bottle of 120 Year Old, Pre-Ban Absinthe Pernod Fils, recently discovered near Nice11mo ⋅ jamesjustinsledge ⋅ r/Antiques
In the middle of unpacking most of my library for the new office setup. 1481 to 2005, and still lots to catalog. Thought I'd share a near finished view.2yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here's a look at the 82 new arrivals to the shelves!1yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
To Miss J.G.K., To whom this cabinet is cheerfully given, hoping that she may enjoy it as I have making it for her. G.J.C Sept 14, 1926, from a note written in pencil on the bottom of this cabinet I brought home today (MA/NH)2yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/Antiques
The first gift my great grandfather purchased for my great grandmother nearly 100 years ago. Thought I’d share.1yr ⋅ unknowncoins ⋅ r/Antiques
How likely would it be that someone would buy this jar of unopened green beans from 1958 that I found in an abandoned country house if I put it on eBay? Is it cool enough?10mo ⋅ yokebloke ⋅ r/Antiques
Anyone have any info on this? It’s been in my family for a very long time.2yr ⋅ ishotJefK ⋅ r/Antiques
This is a real Union staff officer jacket from the Civil War. I saw it in an antique shop, and saw it was only $500... now I regret not buying it.11mo ⋅ HeLLo1o11 ⋅ r/Antiques
I’m moving into my first house and snagged this couch off FB Marketplace for $60. Kitty approves!2yr ⋅ WickettRed ⋅ r/Antiques
A Volcanic Repeating Arms lever-action pistol (patented 1854) beautifully engraved by Raymond J. Wielgus. It is chambered in a .41 Volcanic... This was the predecessor to the Henry repeating rifle.1yr ⋅ Familiar_Big3322 ⋅ r/Antiques
Looking for History. Have had this garnet/opal 9k gold ring for years. Would love if anyone can help me with and information about it. The only stamp in it says 9k1wk ⋅ mydogthinksimcool61 ⋅ r/Antiques
1870’s Victorian Mirror meant to sit over a mantel (it’s difficult to tell from the picture but it’s about 6ft y’all and 4.5ft wide2yr ⋅ CGMQVXhp1 ⋅ r/Antiques
Found a pile of paystubs from 1940, from Barnum & Bailey. We had no idea my wife’s grandfather once worked for the circus as a cook.1yr ⋅ stratodude ⋅ r/Antiques
The biggest Victorian glass dome I’ve ever seen! Now to find a base for it.1yr ⋅ vintiquers ⋅ r/Antiques
Busy month this year, but not too busy to share a bookcase of recent arrivals I finished collating for Fall! Dates range from 1518-1714.2yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
My great-great-grandfather’s school textbooks from the late 1800’s. The oldest one is from 1860.2yr ⋅ photoedits123 ⋅ r/Antiques
found this hand carved turquoise teapot with remains in it at an antique store.3mo ⋅ dumpy_cheeks ⋅ r/Antiques
Dug up some old doll in my front yard Bk Nyc. anyone know what it is supposed to be.11mo ⋅ kickaxes252 ⋅ r/Antiques
Any info on this very old, unopened bottle of Guinness I found stashed in my chimney?3wk ⋅ callanos ⋅ r/Antiques
My nan bought this fan to keep her baby (my dad) cool during a heat wave in 1961 and she’s still using it 61 years later!11mo ⋅ GoldenLustre ⋅ r/Antiques
Why you buy an old book (1866) about the Civil War and it contains pressed flowers. I wonder what story they'd tell?1yr ⋅ Accidental_Tica ⋅ r/Antiques
Okay so I know this is probably nothing special but my mom won’t shut up till I ask you guys1yr ⋅ secretevieee ⋅ r/Antiques
The Lenox Spice Village. My grandmother bought this for me 30 years ago and it has been in my parents storage shed until now....2yr ⋅ C0LSanders ⋅ r/Antiques
Check out my latest acquisition! ~1910 Tiffany desk pieces. Bronze and abalone.2yr ⋅ boilons ⋅ r/Antiques
A mourning ring for two sisters, who sadly died just months apart back in 18119mo ⋅ TrebleRose689 ⋅ r/Antiques
Digging in my garden and found him buried deep in the mud! Cleaned him up and he’s in good shape8mo ⋅ VicSara_696 ⋅ r/Antiques
There's something about a jet black cartonnage binding lit up with golden gilt and highlighted with flowering designs. Something great. The book is Le Manuscrit Bleu, 1848.1yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
Part of my antique microscope collection - I could do with more display room (couldn’t we all??)1yr ⋅ geoboiii ⋅ r/Antiques
Same bike, same house, same tree, and same woman, only 71 years later..!! :O <31yr ⋅ visuraXD ⋅ r/Antiques
My Great-Grandmother’s Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Knife. Probably late 1800’s?10mo ⋅ Liny84 ⋅ r/Antiques
My parents got this as a wedding gift in 1957. Rewired it and new shade.1yr ⋅ misfitlabbie ⋅ r/Antiques
My partner things I'm foolish for spending $40 on this. I think it's cool and old. How old is this badboy?5d ⋅ PapaQsHoodoo ⋅ r/Antiques
I have a military document from the third week of the American Civil War signed by Abraham Lincoln.1yr ⋅ MegaGrimer ⋅ r/Antiques
My leather book collection, my oldest as of today is 1697. I started this collection a few months ago8mo ⋅ sasukehimura ⋅ r/Antiques
Just got this cabinet which comes with 2 glass shelves (not pictured). How old do you think this is? couldn't find any markings to help date it.6mo ⋅ Lokiy88 ⋅ r/Antiques
I finally have a Victorian bathroom to put my Victorian toilet roll holder in!9mo ⋅ Esther_the_Earwig ⋅ r/Antiques
Can anyone tell me anything about this stuff? I love vintage medical bottles and this had some stuff still in it.5mo ⋅ reallymissinvine ⋅ r/Antiques
The clarity of this daguerreotype is astonishing. I feel like he's about to come to life.2yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/Antiques
My dad restored a 1929 Ford Model A after 40 years of wait. We helped out over the course of 3 years, and I edited this photo to make us looks like 20s gangsters3yr ⋅ leroy_pylant ⋅ r/Antiques
My grandmother was an antique collector and my grandfather made reproductions. They passed 11ish years ago and we just realized one of the dining chairs (that we use frequently) they left is 200 years old! Amos Hagget made chairs in MA back between 1803-101yr ⋅ missingthenight ⋅ r/Antiques
Any thoughts? My Opa found these when he was an intelligence officer in WW2. The story is he found it in the rubble of a building when the Allied forces were liberating Europe.3mo ⋅ anniebanani17 ⋅ r/Antiques
Nearly killed myself getting this 6ft neon funeral home sign out of the carriage house attic. Picked in Lawrence, MA.1yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/Antiques
It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books. Time to see how fast of a speedrun I can do photographing all of these today.1yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
A before and after. Uncovered a gem of a lapdesk underneath shellack and grime!1yr ⋅ vintiquers ⋅ r/Antiques
Art Deco Butterfly Brooch, Norwegian silver and enamel, marked for H C Østrem1yr ⋅ Champleve ⋅ r/Antiques
A medieval Book of Hours, circa 1440, from the Low Countries/Southern Netherlands. A substantial fragment of slightly over 100 leaves, with 12 miniatures by at least two artists. An exciting arrival to the office.3mo ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
My haul of 1940s papier mache Halloween jack-o-lantern pumpkin candy buckets.2yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/Antiques
300 year old library tool that enabled a researcher to have seven book open at once2yr ⋅ Alexaalexa97 ⋅ r/Antiques
A newly arrived medieval manuscript, dated 1481. It's easily the largest piece on parchment I've ever had come into the office, over a meter long fully unfurled!5mo ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/Antiques
Top hat that belonged to my great great great grandfather (I think) during the late 19th century from Ohio2yr ⋅ sparrow565 ⋅ r/Antiques
Photographed in 1974, freshly excavated 2000-year-old Terracotta warriors still showing the original color scheme before rapid deterioration1yr ⋅ selinaj21 ⋅ r/Antiques
Picked up these two beauties from an estate sale! But I have no idea what they are for/ what time period they came from. I’m about 5’8” and they reach the bottom of my ribs. Are they custom? Are they rare? SOS!!2mo ⋅ No_Win_5326 ⋅ r/Antiques
Treated myself to this sidebar I’ve been eyeing for a few months at the local antique shop. Can anyone tell me anything about it?2yr ⋅ Kittehhh ⋅ r/Antiques
Getting ready to sell but before they’re gone thought the group would like! My great aunts, unknown origin. Lampshade feels like skin 🙈2mo ⋅ JAK3CAL ⋅ r/Antiques
Vendo 44 vending machine from the 50s. The smallest machine that vendo ever made. Found at an estate sale!2yr ⋅ TTVYoutubeYT ⋅ r/Antiques
Since you guys seemed to like antique Ouija, here’s my 1911 Ouija board and original 1920 Ouija cover Saturday Evening Post9mo ⋅ Ecto-1A ⋅ r/Antiques
Finally set up this wardrobe we’ve been holding for years. It’s about 9ft tall and the mirror opens and leads to a magic forest 😂. I fell in love with the carvings and jester heads. The sides open as well but just lead to a CVS parking lot.2yr ⋅ WesterlyMantooth ⋅ r/Antiques
Still life oil painting by a Sir Buscher 1940, whom used to sell his art to my family in exchange for bread during the war (Germany)10mo ⋅ http_koo ⋅ r/Antiques
I got this printing plate from a nursing home. The same organization that ran the nursing home also ran a home for girls in the early 1900s. This is the printing plate for the now long gone home for girls. Today I was able to find the newspaper article with the exact image. Circa early 1920s.11mo ⋅ VeryCasualPCGamer ⋅ r/Antiques
After removing old floor boards to fix a water leak, I found this newspaper from 1953 underneath one of the boards. Not as cool as most of the things here, but I think it fits in.2yr ⋅ abc123rgb ⋅ r/Antiques
My Weekend Project: Cleaning and sorting broken ceramics I recovered from a privy5mo ⋅ TopS3cr3t ⋅ r/Antiques
Are these anything of interest? I feel like $200 for all 3 of them is a good deal even though I don’t know anything abt them.7mo ⋅ _igrowplants ⋅ r/Antiques
My name is Evan Ley. My grandfather is Joe Ley of Joe Ley Antiques. One of the largest antique stores in the country in its day. I was wondering if anybody has been to our store or if anybody has any cool stories,pictures, or questions! AMA or let me know!8mo ⋅ Awkward_Pianist3839 ⋅ r/Antiques
Handmade Jacquard Woven Coverlet from 1835. Saved it from an estate sale for $75 now it’s one of my prized possessions1yr ⋅ bullshitbender ⋅ r/Antiques
Picked up this free rocking chair yesterday. Has anyone ever seen one like it? Curious about time period and style.1yr ⋅ Buddha_Baby714 ⋅ r/Antiques
Found this locked-up old L. Coe's & Co. monkey wrench at a swap meet, bought it for $12. Cleaned it up and discovered an inscription that has patent dates June, 26, 1866 and March 28, 1869. Cool little wrench!1yr ⋅ Familiar_Big3322 ⋅ r/Antiques
A ring from a Chicago jewelry maker back in 1890-1915s, they were inspired by Victorian style and have made a wonderful piece3mo ⋅ BigIvoryDude ⋅ r/Antiques
Found this guy in the dirt for trash pickup in a residential area. Took it home, deep cleaned, and oiled. Here’s the progress so far. (Feet were mangled beyond repair...) before and after11mo ⋅ Dilldorable ⋅ r/Antiques
Keep or get rid? Does anyone know what’s it worth and would it work in a modern living room? (England)3mo ⋅ laurarose29 ⋅ r/Antiques
