69 Stunning Antique Pieces That Look Like They Belong In A Museum, Not In Someone’s Home

I don't know much about this as I found it in a charity shop (in Wendover) Not sure if it's pinchbeck or gold - There is a hallmark (W&B) that is in the clasp - very hard to get a picture but I've tried.

Can't see any others, but found the same hallmark on a gold ring here on Reddit. It's beautifully made and the carving is very delicate. Definitely shell carving and 99% sure it's preeeety old.

I’m missing the stand, but could NOT pass this up from Goodwill today!! Big win!

This light fixture is in a Victorian home built in the late 1800s and I would be very interested in any information or guidance on how to find out more. Provenance, maker, etc.

Previous owners collected antique furniture so this is not original to the home. Their stated price paid was $2000, but no way to verify.

It takes several standard size lightbulbs, though the insulation(?) is brittle and flaking.

If the maker made other pieces I would like to get more in a similar style.

Found at the bottom of a scarf bin for 25 cents while driving through Ocean springs, Mississippi.

Family friend said I could have it if I could move it. I live about a mile away. Anybody know where I'd even start? I think the wheels aren't in great shape. It's up on three jacks. Three of the wheels might be fine but one is for sure decently rotten. Metal chassis underneath. Might be 80+ years old.

As the title explains, recently I lost my dad. He was a very prominent figure in the fine art world (specifically 18th century paintings and drawings). Aside from this, he collected paintings and drawings mostly from this period and he also collected things, like very old art catalogues, that hold great artistic and historical value (but not so much economically). Anyways, i really want to know what this little thing is and thought maybe one of you guys could help me! As the photos i took show: It looks like a little wooden suitcase with i think asian style artwork on the side, when you twist the pin on the side it, that side opens up to tiny drawers!

Got it open and found these beautiful 19th century marbles (and a couple more modern ones) inside!

Doing a project in the basement, and removed the drop ceiling to find this stored between the boards.

Very pretty! About 14”. Google lens says bohemian Lilly of the valley maybe montjoy or Legras from late 19th century.

My grandfather was a good friend with an art dealer and he gave this to him in the 1980’s.

Found this chair on a yard sale near the border of austria and italy. apparently its from the late 19th century from vienna but i kind of doubt it. Got it for 35 bucks and had a good feeling about it. Recognized the art nouveau and the wood seems to be right too.

We just moved into this massive home in New England. Tons of history here I’ll share more about once we’re moved in, setup, and can better photograph. We purchased it from a celebrity who took this 1800s Victorian and thoughtfully renovated it, leaving much of the original charm but blurring some areas with a very modern aesthetic that I’m certain will piss some of you off while others will be in love. There are probably 20-30 original doors with what I’m assuming are original ornate hinges and doorknobs.

Someone gave them to me a number of years ago and have no information. Some of the handles are cracked so I assume they’re bone or ivory.

Found while clearing out my mother's things. None of us 3 daughter knew it existed. The hand writing is my grandmother's.

The figure is made of bone and sits on what looks like either wax or tree sap it smells very old.

My Grandad bought this in the late 70's and tucked it away for years. I'm curious about it's value and information on it in general as I know next to nothing about antiques.

I've had a very wide variety of offers from some questionable people so I'm curious if anyone can help with just a general idea on it before I make a big trip for an appraisal.

It stands at roughly 18cm/7" tall and 7.5cm/3" in diameter. And absolutely no damage or chips or wear and tear at all. Well to my untrained eye anyway.

I love the style of it and may just keep it but it's always good to know! Thanks in advance!

She’s been walking around with a chip on her shoulder all night. Love seeing her this happy, hoping to confirm that she has a good eye for pottery. United States.

Unsure of age and if it has any worth. We thought it very unique and are going to put it in our newly renovated bathroom in our 1916 craftsman. I do not see a maker’s mark.

I have done a google search and can’t find anything that matches exactly. But boy do I love her. The sticker is from a moving company from the house I bought it from in Memphis. That’s the only thing I could find on it.

I found what I believe to be a scroll holder at a yard sale. I thought it was pretty and cool. The lady didn’t know what it was but said it was “very old” and believes it is silver plated. There are no manufacturing etchings or serial numbers from what I can see, and it does look to be hand embellished.

A 1970s Whiting & Davis backless mesh top. $20 in absolutely perfect condition. I wore it while doing mundane home tasks yesterday and today. Hope to wear it to at least one real event!

It was reupolstered around 20 years ago. Just the seat, ottoman, and the arms. It originally belonged to my great grandmother who lived in Asheville, NC.

It was loaned out to a small town museum and came back with some rust and bug damaged. This dress was given to me along with numerous shirts, skirts and jewelry.

Art Nouveau Handel cameo glass vase at goodwill for $10.99. The signature is almost impossible to photograph, but it’s there. So pretty! Minnesota, USA.

I bought a sealed wooden box for $1.50 at an estate sale from a wealthy household. When I got home and opened it, I found this painting inside. It was professionally framed and has a nameplate that reads: “Bord de Riviere – 1610–Salomon Ruysdael–1670.” It looks very old, with visible craquelure and what seems like previous cleaning or restoration work. I’ve been told it may be 16th or 17th century. The frame also looks antique and ornate.

The binding is a bit on the bad side but the pages are pretty good and the illustrations are so good, just wondering if anyone could find any info on it.

Found it with the junk jewelry on the racks, meanwhile the special glass cabinets at the front are full of glittery junk from Temu and Claire's.

I'll need to get it sized, but I love it.

I found this Louis XV style trumeau mirror upside down against a street wall yesterday. It's a corner where people leave furniture and other good stuff that could find new owners. I parked at home and came back right away. I thought it might be a film set/plaster replica or whatever else but this thing is old and heavy, cracks all over and water damage. Probably was kept in a garage. The oil painting has cracked 2 different ways, so it has been kept in at least 2 different places (L.A. has a weird climate: all things faux leather will peel really fast for example). It has no marks at all, and no brown paper in the back. I am not sure if there were repairs or original but some newspaper/book pages were used in the back around the oil painting. It is an old font which to me looks like early XXth.

I buy storage units and came across this plunging dragon in a storage unit in a bin full of sandpaper and other trash, didnt think much of it at first. A few weeks later i google imaged it and found out it was from the tang dynasty and more than likely came from an ancient tomb. Sold it at auction for $6,000 last week!

I was lucky enough to score this at the thrift store today. It’s 10in tall and 8 3/4in wide.

I found this chair with marquetry, spiral front legs and spindles, and upholstered seat at the dump today. I am in southeastern Massachusetts. No makers marks that I can see.

To my untrained eye this seems somewhat Art Deco in style so I am guessing 1920s/30s, but I admit I could be way off base about that. (If so, and this is not actually an antique I will remove it and try elsewhere.)

It's my hope that the experts here might educate me about age, style, type of wood, and probable origin of this interesting chair. I'm not terribly concerned about value as I am not expecting it to have any, given it's condition. But I also wouldn't mind being wrong about that.

Bricks, leaves and entranceway junk for scale.

I grabbed these on a whim because I'm getting more into whimsigoth for home decor. I already have a place to hang them!

Found two sold comps for this exact lamp. Says Cassidy Lamps NY on base but how can I tell the lamp part is actually from Tiffany? Sold comp on Live Auctioneer, but in kind of in disbelief. I have the top little screw part but took it off with the lamp shade for the picture.

Found this at an estate sale about 20 years ago. It was intersting but we have no idea what it is. Three panels. I assumed it was Spanish becuase the middle panel seems to depict a Moor. I’d love to figure out what it is and the relative age.

andrew_kirfman replied:

Yes. Looks real to me based on the color, pontil, and signature.

Very unusual shape. Tiffany made lots of miniatures, but I've never seen one with this exact shape/size. Would probably command a premium at auction just for that reason.

The jeweler offered me $220 for it on the spot. I’m not very knowledgeable about jewelry but that seemed low! I will try to repurpose it into something eventually as it’s not really my style.