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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158 Upvotes

Kate Bush signature too


r/whatsthisworth • • 5h ago

Original John Callahan Drawing?

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I bought this piece of art (framed) at the goodwill bins for $0.65 as I thought it was funny and totally something I'd hang up in my home. Upon getting home I look up the artists name to find that John Callahan was disabled and successful in his career as a cartoonist and artist, and is also local to Portland, OR which is where I am located—cool, I love a local artist!

I have found prints and memorabilia of a different, and more polished version of this drawing that say "screwed up" instead of "fucked up" but didn't find any trace of this version, nor many sales for original drawings other than one ended Sotheby's listing. I do believe this is an original given the paper as there is an imprint, or some kind of shadow mark left from the notepad that the drawing was drawn in.

Any insight into this pieces value would be appreciated, thanks!


r/whatsthisworth • • 7h ago

UNSOLVED Emma Amos Art appraisal

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I have an original piece my grandfather gifted me from his personal collection. How much does it go for? Not trying to sell it just curious so estimates are fine!


r/whatsthisworth • • 10h ago

Tech Ether Guild has a very muddled history

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Low down: My very Christian boss doesn’t like my belt buckle. I’ve been wearing it for decades, but just recently started looking into its history and worth. It’s obviously a Tech Ether Guild design, but I can’t find out if it’s an early piece or a knock off. Apparently there’s a fan base that collects them.
Any information is appreciated. Even just pointing me in the right direction.


r/whatsthisworth • • 1d ago

UNSOLVED Inherited this "Bronze Arabian knight statue" any idea what its worth?

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r/whatsthisworth • • 16h ago

UNSOLVED Sons of anarchy signed pics, cant find any prices for the multi signed one, any ideas?

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r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

NMH autographed setlist

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31 Upvotes

My husband is trying to find out what his setlist is worth. He’s looked all over and can’t find another like it.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

UNSOLVED 1934 world fair miniature

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Looking for some insight into my item I own a couple of them but I don’t know if it’s really from the 30’s and what it could be worth


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Sunday post I have a copper bar and I know nothing about it

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75 Upvotes

r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Likely Solved Possibly rare Smashing Pumpkins T Shirt? Cannot find other examples on the internet.

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193 Upvotes

Paid $18 for it on Vinted, but can’t find another example of it anywhere online.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post 60's Saladin productions band posters my dad gave me a box of.

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I just went through these, and they seem to be all immaculately kept for the last 60 years. I have no idea what I'm looking at in terms of value, if any. I have about 30 copies of each and there are more in the box. Possibly around 200 posters total.


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

Eocene Fan Palm Fossil 26”x17”

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Sabalites cf. campbelli

Chuckanut Formation, Whatcom County, Washington

Eocene Epoch — approximately 50 million years old
Large fossil palm frond preserving distinctive radiating, pleated leaf segments in sedimentary rock. Representative of the subtropical forests that once covered northwestern Washington.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Ghost face mask signed by Wes Craven and other cast members

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My brother is trying to put a value for his ghostface mask he has had for years with slowly adding autos to it. Recently he has had a loss of income so we are trying to figure out a starting point for this. Any chance of assistance?


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Hi! have a complete 1–15 clay composition set of oversized billiard balls. They are oversized and weigh 205 grams each, featuring a molding sprue mark on the top. Any suggestions? One of the photos shows the size of these compared to regular billiard balls.

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r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Vegas slot tourney trophy and matching check from Sahara?

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13 Upvotes

Been trying to get comps on it and it's been... difficult, to say the least. Pretty much pristine but needs a dusting. Anyone have thoughts on this?


r/whatsthisworth • • 2d ago

UNSOLVED This doubles-spouted pewter flask

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Got this from a sailor it has "sheffield england" engraved on it's back.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Is this lamp Space Age?

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r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Signed book by Nicholas Winton (known as the British Schindler) and Vera Gissing.

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Found for £4 at a UK charity shop. Thanks in advance for any help!


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Vintage Snap-on A57Q Bushing Remover/Inserter Set, NOS sealed in KRA104 case

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Government surplus, never issued. Still sealed in the original carton (dated Dec 2002).

Photos show an identical set I opened for reference. Contents:

• Large and small pressure screws (A57-35, A57CA) with nuts and bearings
• Sleeve (A57-36) and sleeve plates
• Both driver handles (A57-14A, A57-15)
• Idler arm bushing removers (A57-50, A57-51)
• Full Chevy, Ford and misc adaptor sets
• Original instruction sheet (Form ZA57Q, printed 1982)
• KRA-104 metal case, stamped Snap-on Tools Corp. Kenosha WI.


r/whatsthisworth • • 4d ago

Likely Solved Old Pokémon toy

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89 Upvotes

Found it cleaning out my nans place.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Is This Andy Warhol Signature Legit? 1968 Venice Biennale Catalog

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r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Found on the curb

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I think it's an MC Escher, but nothing else.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post Furtwangler & hudson opticians case and antique spectacles marked 14k

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I understand they will have a minimum melt value, but I cannot find any other markings on the frames. Just curious if these are something special besides the obvious. According to the internet the case was made between 1870 and 1884, however I cannot confirm the case belongs to the glasses. They were in the case when I acquired them out of a dumpster bound for a landfill.


r/whatsthisworth • • 3d ago

Sunday post 1979 Literary Map of Canada

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It's a bit niche, but this was a published poster/map that showed the locations around Canada of many books. I cannot find much info of it online except archival photos. It's mounted on cardboard and sealed in excellent condition. Just curious if I should look to sell it or just donate it. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.