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90 Amazing Old Treasures That Antique Lovers Were Lucky Enough To Discover (New Pics)
Discovering a hidden treasure is an absolute thrill — whether you find it in a neighborhood thrift store, a vintage shop, or deep inside a musty old attic at your grandma’s place.
One lucky collector in the US stumbled upon a delicate 19th-century French perfume bottle. Another opened an old family chest and found a handwritten North African Berber manuscript, possibly from the 16th century.
They’ve shared pictures of their coolest finds on r/Antiques, along with many other community members — some showing them off, others asking for help identifying their true origins. We’ve collected the most interesting items, from forgotten everyday objects to rare collectibles, that just might encourage you to go treasure hunting yourself.
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Granite From The Original London Bridge And Apiece Of Wood From St Paul’s Cathedral 1695. Found Today In London,uk. Outside Someone’s House
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Just Bought This Cool Late 19th Century Enamel & Silver Stickpin And I Have No Idea How To Start Deciphering The Symbolism! Any Ideas About This Appreciated. In The USA
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Stone Relief: Seeking Help Identifying The Scene, Age And Potential Value Of This Relief, Found Walled Into A Chimney In Germany
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Would Love To Know More About My Mysterious, Funny, Giant Antique Needlepoint Rug - CT, USA
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Old Chinese Apothecary Cabinet Circa 1800s (USA)
Rose the Cook 2 hours ago
Whatever was in the fifth drawer of the second row was obviously popular. Ginseng?
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Trying To Identify The Origin Of This Horned Woven Headdress (Purchased In United States, Item Not From United States)
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Found In A Uhaul Truck In Northern Utah, USA!
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Found This Handwritten North African Berber Manuscript In My Family, Specialists Confirmed It's A Rare Nearly Extinct Writing Tradition From Morocco, 16th-17th Century. Would Love To Hear Your Thoughts On Its Value!
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Can Anyone Tell Me About This Teacup? My Grandmother May Have Got It In Japan
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I Thrifted This Bowl Today In Portland, Oregon USA
Janissary35680 1 hour ago
Probably Southeast Asian. Depending on hallmarks and weight it could be genuine or tourist tat.
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Would Love To Know More About This Knife I Found In My Grandfather’s Belongings If Anyone Can Help! (Southern Indiana, United States)
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Is This Antonius Stradivarius Violin Worth Anything With Its Condition New Jersey, USA
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Found All This Stained Glass In A Storage Unit In USA. Any Idea On Possible Age? I Have More Not Shown!
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Found A Top Hat In The Attic Of My House That Used To Be A Bungalow/Cottage! Tipperary, Ireland
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Antique Wrought Iron Nuremburg Chest From The 17th Century Inherited From My Grandpa. Netherlands
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Small Statue Found In Morocco
Janissary35680 46 minutes ago
A word of caution to anyone traveling in countries with cultural properties laws. If an object like this is found on or in the ground or in a protected area, it belongs to the state and should be reported or turned over to authorities. Trying to take it out of the country can get you into serious trouble. Although objects like this found in market stalls are more than 99% certain to be fakes, they can still cause delays if they're discovered during exit customs checks.
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Pocket Knife With “Our President” On One Side With A 20 Star American Flag And A Bust Of A Bearded Man On The Other. New Mexico USA
Janissary35680 36 minutes ago (edited)
If the object is genuine, the 20-star flag might date it to 1818-1819. The US president at the time was James Monroe but all the images of him that I can find depict him as beardless.
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