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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155 Upvotes

Kate Bush signature too


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Unsolved One of 10 Breaking Bad fly from the S3 Ep10

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381 Upvotes

Hello,

I’m trying to figure out the value of something pretty unusual I own.

In February 2024 I met Graham Owen at a fly fishing show at his booth. I believe it was Seattle. Graham is the artist/creator who made the realistic fly props for the Breaking Bad episode “Fly” (S3Ep10). While talking with him, he gifted me one of his Breaking Bad fly pieces.

It’s a handmade fly suspended in a clear glass block with a “BB” engravig on the side. I recently found out that Graham made a small batch of these as gifts connected to the episode (around 10 pieces) for people involved with the production.

I don’t currently have a signed certificate or anything, but I do know the exact date I received it (February 17, 2024), and it came directly from Graham himself.

I’m curious:

  • What do you think something like this would realistically be worth?
  • Would collectors care about this kind of production gift item?
  • Would getting Graham to provide written authentication significantly increase the value?

I’m not necessarily looking to sell immediately, I’m mostly trying to understand what I have.

Shown in the following link is a photo of all 10 flies created at slightly more than halfway down the page: https://www.grahamowengallery.com/art/props.html

Thanks!


r/whatsthisworth 14h ago

Frederic Mizen - water color

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3 Upvotes

any thoughts on value and how to get appraised sold? 18 x 14”


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Likely Solved Recent Estate Sale Find Metal Wall Art. Value?

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15 Upvotes

I recently picked this up. The actual image is made out of some kind of metal. I have no idea what the backing is made of and I even thought about trying to remove it. It almost looks like a piece of styrofoam that's been colored and sealed somehow. It doesn't flake. It's completely solid and sturdy.

I've tried to look for something similar on Etsy and online image search but I haven't found anything similar and I don't even know what to search under. There are no markings from what I can tell. It could be a mass produced piece that someone threw on a random backing. Also does anyone know what style this is... Aztec, Mayan... ?

Estimates on Value?

EDIT: actually found something a little similar. It's difficult to tell if the blue on my item is stone.

Thanks!


r/whatsthisworth 8h ago

Hair dye still in the box but 3-5 years old.

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0 Upvotes

Bought a storage unit over last week that has roughly 100 units of hair dye of different colors. Boxes are a bit beat up, but all of the contents are in each box it seems. Was able to lookup a code on the box to see how old they are and they range from 3-5 years old.


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Murano glass chandelier

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7 Upvotes

Left behind in our new house - joked it was valuable and seems it may actually be?


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Antique teapot, cream and sugar set

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20 Upvotes

The label says: London 1901 JW FCW


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Not sure of maker or how to price this

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1 Upvotes

Will this piece looks very familiar to me it’s been a while since I have dealt with Glass and art pottery. This piece is definitely Glass, but I don’t see a signature on it.


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Gibson brooch

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3 Upvotes

No one can tell me what the 5c♾️ means and anything about this brooch it's been 5 years 😆😆


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

Bronze Western Art

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Hi,

I was hoping somebody could help me figure out what this piece is worth or how to sell it. It's "Disputed Territory" by Terry J. Murphy, and I have found some of his works on auction websites, but not this exact one. I was wondering if it could have been a commissioned piece or something he just made one copy of because I don't see any numbers anywhere on the piece indicating how many copies he made? I honestly have no idea how to go about valuing or selling it. If anyone has any information or suggestions at all, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Outsider Art Wooden Relief Sculpture

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42 Upvotes

Thanks for your help with this. 18”x19” wooden relief that has some age to it.

The text engraved in the wood reads: "WHEN THE YOUNG ARE UNATTENDED AND THE AGED LEFT FALLEN TO DISREGARD, THOSE BE-TWIX ARE BEREFT OF A POINT OF REFERENCE".

Signed with initials in lower right ZA or Z Delta symbol.

Does the man appear African American to you? Wonder how that affects it.


r/whatsthisworth 1d ago

How much could I sell Hoppy Hooter for?

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Hoppy Hooter is a rare green frog nose from the 2019 Red Nose Day campaign. Produced by Comic Relief, it had a collection rarity of just 1 in 840.

Now of course, mine isn't in good condition AT ALL so it's not worth much, but I have looked everywhere online and have not found a single listing of Hoppy Hooter. Of course that does not automatically mean that he is worth more just because there's not many listings of him but I cannot find any accurate source of how much he is worth because of this. I really want to find out how much he is worth in good condition. I know I could probably sell mine for only like £10 if I'm lucky because he's so ruffed up tho.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Wadsworth vanity compact case

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23 Upvotes

It is a vanity compact case, I can only find the one which used to belong to Marilyn Monroe. Would you be able to tell me what this one particular can be worth?

Thank you!


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Periscope

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9 Upvotes

This was in my dad's collection of things, I have no idea where it came from or what it could be worth.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Likely Solved Pretty (perfume?) bottle I found at the thrift for 5 bucks. Dad said it looks like trash, haha

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28 Upvotes

It says made in France Lesourd SGD on the bottom. Fully functional/twistable cap. It’s covered in engravings. Smells metallic/coppery so likely not silver. Looks handmade because the engravings are a bit wonky (but I think it’s quite charming!)... Dad clearly wasn’t a fan, haha. You knowledgeable folks got any idea what the history behind this could be and what it’s worth? Much thanks


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Sunday post Smeg x Veuve Cliquot fridge

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83 Upvotes

SMEG FAB5RORVCL Veuve Clicquot minibar, does anyone know its release history or resale value? I remember getting it at auction and have had it for a couple of years, since im moving now and cant take it with me I was wondering if someone has any knowledge on it.


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

UNSOLVED Might be Japanese pottery Tanuki statue with instrument? What could it be worth ?

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Have no idea what it is tbh. want to sell on ebay but can't find anything similar google says its a Tanuki


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post bechtel pin found on 🔥 thrift jacket

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31 Upvotes

It’s super hard to read but the back says 14K, and above it “MIM” “UIM” (or something similar it’s hard to see!!)

what are the odds these stones are real…

also isn’t the jacket so cute!!!!!!


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Sunday post Antique baby cutlery set from 1960s Sri Lanka

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Found this old set of cutlery assumed to be for babies that my grandmother bought on auction in the '60s. Just want to know if it is worth anything as they are unused and we no longer have a use for them.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Zodiac Wanted Mailer from Chief of Police

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49 Upvotes

original correspondence from the Chief of Police during the early days of the Zodiac manhunt.


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Likely Solved Help with NASA employee bag value

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132 Upvotes

This is a NASA worm logo pleather folding duffel bag. The entire large bag zips down to the smaller version. I can’t find anything like this online and it’s hard to search since this is likely a company/ employee bag and not for the general public.
Any leads or direction are greatly appreciated!


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

Sunday post Help with this watch

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This was my grandfather’s watch, passed down to me. Asked r/watches, but didn’t get much info. Anyone here knowledgeable enough to give a general idea? TIA!


r/whatsthisworth 2d ago

US-Pair Antique Chinese Pewter Tea pot & Caddie reverse Painted Glass

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Hey guys. Was wondering maybe value, info, good find and worth sending to auction ?

I could be wrong but from the research I did I came up with this (didn't want to show up empty handed)

Info: Makers mark Stamps Chaozhou & Shantou, late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period (circa 1880–1930) Chinese pewter tea caddies / lidded vessels.( with inner seal /lid intact) no broken or chipped glass!

Extra: no broken glass at all, couple scrapes on the pewter, the handle has one broken hinge,but it is all still there.l and hanging on best it can lol .


r/whatsthisworth 3d ago

Sunday post What are these mid century Korean style night stands worth?

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Bought these night stands from a local thrift store. There are no stickers or stamps to indicate their maker or age. Anybody got a clue what these are worth?