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50 Of The Most Interesting And Beautiful Old Things That These People Have The Pleasure Of Owning (New Pics)
With so much consumerism everywhere, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of plastic, spontaneous purchases that don’t last long.
Not only do they pollute our world (and our homes!), they give us little if any extra value. They don’t have any memories attached to them. They don’t keep any stories to tell about them.
Unlike antiques. These beautiful pieces of art, furniture, kitchenware, you name it, have been touched by history in ways that no modern thing will ever be. And if you, like me, are a fan of antiques, we’ve got a real treat for you!
Welcome to the Reddit community known as “Antiques” that is home to a buzzing community of, like people say, “old stuff” lovers. Created in 2009, the group has proven to be as relevant as ever, sharing some of the most beautiful and most interesting examples. Scroll down for our selection of the best ones shared here and be sure to check out part 1 right here.
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#1
Chinese Wedding Bed. Teak. Hand Carved. No Nails. Red And Gold Finish. All Parts Complete And Functional
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
Stunning doesn’t even begin to capture it! This is just magnificent.
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Seabeast 3 years ago
Moving it must be a major operation. Or do you just build the house around the bed?
Claire Elise 3 years ago
The turquoise shag pillow is a little-known but essential part of the traditional nuptual ceremony.
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#2
I Bought An Antique Table At A Yard Sale And Found A Note Stapled Inside One Of The Drawers
Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
I'd want to cover that with acid-free plastic of some kind to preserve it. My goodness, how wonderful to get such a great story with your desk!
Gia SDP 3 years ago
This is incredible! I am actually part of the Zebley and Talley clans in Pennsylvania. The world gets a little smaller AND bigger every day, doesn't it????
Cooter McCoughlin 3 years ago
I'm from Bethel! This is a small world. As soon as I saw that name I knew it had to be local.
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Sans Serif 3 years ago
With multiple references (in the note) to a 'desk', I'm quite confused as well. The image in the picture is like no desk I've ever seen.
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#3
Unearthed My Grandmother’s Perfume Bottle Collection…these Are Stunning
Jane Thorne-Gutierrez 3 years ago
Those are hand blown glass. Lovely. Been collecting perfume bottles for a long time.
ohjojo (you/your's) 3 years ago
They remind me of glass I've seen from Murano, Italy. If you wanted to find them for yourselves I would start there.
To find out what an expert has to say about antiques and their value, as well as which objects are now most sought after by professional collectors, Bored Panda reached out to Dr. Lori Verderame, a Ph.D. antiques appraiser who’s an internationally syndicated columnist and an author with 30 books to her credit.
Dr. Verderame specializes in helping people make money with buying and selling tips, as well as showing them how to spot valuables at thrift stores, charity shops, flea markets, estate sales, etc. and flip them for profit. She also runs a widely popular YouTube channel with almost 200k subscribers where she shares various tips about antiques.
#4
Was Clearing Out My Late Grandad's House And Came Across This
cogadh 3 years ago
That is awesome. No lie, I would do everything in my power to restore that to like new and functional and proudly set it up in my living room.
#5
Same Bike, Same House, Same Tree, And Same Woman, Only 71 Years Later
Brooke Howard 3 years ago
Now THIS is special. And look how much the tree has.grown over the years. Love ❤️
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
I didn’t even notice the tree! Thanks.
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#6
Engagement Ring.i Love It And My New Fiance Very Much. Amethyst And Rough Cut Diamonds. 10k Gold Ring. Estimated To Be Made 1910-1920 Or Perhaps Earlier, Purchased In New Orleans
ohjojo (you/your's) 3 years ago
Lovely one of a kind. Don't be fooled by diamond advertisements people
Having written many books and articles on the topic of valuing art and antiques, Dr. Verderame was happy to share what’s currently buzzing in the antique market. “Antiques increase in value over time and typically the most valuable categories of antiques include fine art (paintings, sculpture), furniture, fine jewelry, and historical objects,” Dr. Verderame said. She added that right now, it is a good time to buy fine art since now it is a buyers' market.
Meanwhile, collectors collect all types of art and antiques. “Some of the hottest collectibles now are 1980s toys, vintage clothing and accessories from the 1960s and 1970s, Art Deco sculpture and lamps, and costume jewelry, and color glass like Murano and Blenko pieces,” Dr. Verderame explained.
#7
Winnie The Pooh, 1926. First Edition, First Printing. I Don't Dabble In 20th Century Acquisitions That Often, But I Do Make Exceptions
Id row 3 years ago (edited)
From a collector's site: "True first edition copies of Winnie-the-Pooh have green cloth binding with E. H. Shepard’s illustrations of Pooh and Christopher Robin stamped in gilt to the front board. First edition copies have a yellow pictorial dust jacket with 117th thousand printed on the back flap and 7/6 net pricing on the spine. The front and rear papers are illustrated with a map of the “100 Aker Wood.” Copies in near fine or fine condition with a similar dust jacket and all the first edition points can cost around $10,000 with good or very good copies priced for a couple thousand dollars." https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-winnie-the-pooh
Stump Rumpersonne 3 years ago
Nice find. Whether or not it's the original publisher makes all the difference.
Samantha 3 years ago
Why does Pooh have his hands up? Is he scared to get robbed via pole-pull bang?
fruitloopdingus 5 months ago
the 1920s was such an amazing decade. in fact, my profile picture is a woman from that decade.
#8
This Stove In My New House
Blackheart 3 years ago
No lie, I had an uncle who had the word "Sear" branded on his a**e from when he was a kid. At age 75, his wife said it was still there.
Hey! 3 years ago
Me neither, but if it happened to be in the house, I would learn.
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Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
I grew with a cook burning wood stove. My mother could determine the temp by how the water sizzled.
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
My Mom would just LOVE to have gotten one for the family farm! She always said that she would use it from late fall right through winter to late spring and only use the electric stove in the summer.
Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
They had some really neat extras, water bin, dish warmer.
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Today I Found These Pair Of Cool Rings In A Local Forest, In Romania, Using A Metal Detector
DrLivingstonipresume 3 years ago
Medievalist here (PhD), take those to a antiques (jewelry specialist) person immediately because those are an amazing find! Judging from the picture and the settings and filigree you are looking at two pieces from the ~very~ early Middle Ages (c. 6th century) or even from the end ofthe Roman Empire. This is literally, literally buried treasure. So cool!!!!
Sharon Ingram 3 years ago
People today are a LOT bigger than they were 1400 years ago. Even from the 1700s we're 6-7 inches taller.
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i believe in cryo supremacy 3 years ago
did anybody else think the rings from howl's moving castle??
In our previous interview with Dr. Verderame we found out that an antique is an object that is 100 years old or older. "I determine antique status by looking at materials, condition, and design. I appraise an antique's value by comparing it with other similar items and using my decades of museum and appraisal experience to provide a value,” she said.
#10
For The 007 In All Of Us... Antique Spy Camera Ring Ca. 1940
Michael Largey 3 years ago
Maybe the antique spies you're photographing are too old to have good eyesight.
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#11
This Is My Toastrite Blue Willow Toaster Circa ~1927
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
It's a beautiful toaster. I love how there's just the prongs, no cord.
Sans Serif 3 years ago
The cord was detachable and often fit multiple appliances...
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Jason 3 years ago
Exactly like modern toasters just without a timer and with significantly higher chance of electrocution
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Brenda Pereira 3 years ago
My parents were antique dealers so I've seen a lot of antiques, but never one of these!
#12
Tiny Karl Wiedmann Art Deco Iridescent Myra Glass Vase, Found Recently At The Local Thrift For 99 Cents. I’m In The Us
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
Wow, I saw something like this on antiques roadshow… apparently Mira glass is really valuable!
Moreover, Dr. Verderame bases her values on actual sales records where similar items have sold recently. “I use my love of antiques to appraise value and value differs based on the type of object appraised. Many factors determine value depending on the type of object presented." The most valuable categories of antiques typically include fine art, antique furniture, and antique and vintage fine and costume jewelry.
More and more people are getting interested in antiques, Dr. Verderame said, especially young adults. "Because we can buy all types of antiques with ease now online, people are enjoying the thrill of the treasure hunt for antiques as well as the excitement of selling them or keeping them.”
#13
1930s Clark Jewel Gas Oven
Julia Cargile 3 years ago (edited)
I grew up with Charles Chips. They delivered the chips to your house.
Sans Serif 3 years ago
You would have to point that out! I have fond memories of evenings with (full) Charles Chips cans...
Load More Replies... Biliegh they/them 3 years ago
I grew up using a 50's magic chef gas stove. I still burn things on electric stoves. I got better but I still have issues using electric.
Robert McKenzie 3 years ago
Our gas stove was very similar to this. Worked just fine, but the oven was rather small. Also love that the oven is at waist height; I *hate* bending down these days!
#14
Found This Antique Stove At An Estate Sale
Steph 3 years ago
It's called a flat tube heater, typical for Belgium. The most ornate ones came from the region of Leuven, so they are known as Leuvense stoof. It was used as a heater, baking oven, oven and for heating the iron. The smoke from the burning coal went through the entire heater before going into the chimney, thus heating the bakingoven (large door on the side) and pits on top - and heating the home more energie-efficient. The
#15
1931 Model A Ford Woody. It’s Been In Our Family For Decades!
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
You are going to have antique car enthusiasts and antique car dealers contacting you about it after seeing this picture!
“I show many examples of how I find the money for people on my YouTube channel series called Real Bargains. Young adults—my fans—are interested in antiques and vintage items because they are well-made, unique and interesting, and are conversation pieces,” Dr. Verderame commented.
“Many realize that they can buy a vintage or antique object for very little money and use my tips to flip for profit or keep it for their own collection and enjoyment. Many people are interested in antiques because of the memories they spark or for the connection to a bygone era," she explained in our previous interview.
#16
Just Picked Up This Gorgeous Singer Folding Table Sewing Machine At Goodwill For ~$100
Juan Alcorta 3 years ago
My grandmother had one. I loved to go throught the drawers and find littles things she used put in them
Scott Rackley 3 years ago
My mother has her grandmother's. Can still use it. I took it apart, polished and cleaned everything inside, oiled it up and reassembled it. Works as good as new. Mom prefers her Janome though, that thing probably makes coffee as well.
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Steve Evans 3 years ago
My English department at my secondary school is George Singers old house.
Blackheart 3 years ago
These are actually great machines, but will sew straight through your hand if not careful
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
I am absolutely pea green with envy! I have wanted this entire setup, the cabinet with a working treadle sewing machine, since I was in my twenties. It’s on my bucket list, along with a bell Victrola. I have a suitcase victrola that still works, and have played my 78s on it. A bell Victrola would be a wonderful item to add to my collection.
Giles McArdell 3 years ago
These turn up quite often in the UK charity shops, but I don't think I've seen one with such beautiful wood work.
Sans Serif 3 years ago
No, I never have either - its usually destroyed or (shiver) painted!
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It is gorgeous. Probably still in working condition too 👌
Sans Serif 3 years ago
They rarely die and if they do need repair, parts can usually be obtained...
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Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
I wish my mother had kept her treadle machine. She got rid of it when she bought her electric macine.
#17
Vintage Lamp. House Was Built In 1910
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
It doesn't really look like "Tiffany", so I'm gonna say either Frank Llyod Wright or
#18
Information Please. Bought In Wa State Over 15 Years Ago
Christopher Creighton 3 years ago
Very cool. Possibly an apprentice cabinet maker's master work
#19
Native American Portraits With Names. Passed Down From My Grandmother. Would Love To Know More About Them
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
I've seen the Red Thunder picture before. He was the nephew of Chief Joseph, leader of the Pacific NW Nez Perce indians .He was chief when the tribe was forced to move to the reservation, making him the last leader of their traditional homeland.
Stump Rumpersonne 3 years ago
Like pay a nominal fee at the appropriate govt. office?
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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!
Jordi Sharpe 3 years ago
Looks fabulous for a bag that can be used to beat thieves about the head and shoulders.
Maisey Myles 3 years ago
Take good care of it! Maybe some leather conditioner? I would cherish this forever
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
I remember my grandmother's black leather pocketbooks, or as she called it her "pockabook". She always had a roll of Lifesavers in there.
#21
Grandfather's Ww2 Flight Jacket
#22
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
#23
I Restored This Antique Lamp And Made A Bohemian Crescent Moon Mica Shade With Antique Chandelier Crystal Pendants
Mindy Keys 3 years ago
And for your next trick: lead into gold. Alchemy would certainly be easier than creating this masterpiece. Lovely.
#24
Frog Desk Seal, Fabergé, 1903-17
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Faberge made their animals so detailed they look like they’re alive. It’s almost like having a real live frog on your desk, or bug pinned on your lapel. I would love to come across one I can afford sometime in the future.
Sans Serif 3 years ago
Evolution from prototype... image_2022...0c3b54.png 
#25
My Grandfather (B.1890s) Was Rocked In This Cradle As An Infant
Kayjunmoon 3 years ago
My family’s babies were put in a box or a drawer. This is a ‘posh’ crib, lovely.
#26
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 After
kitteh floof lover 3 years ago
check in the drop down portion, there should be two secret drawers if it's old enough. i bought one like that in 1972 at an auction, but didn't find out until 1985 that it had secret drawers. i found some interesting old papers and photos in them. the secret drawers are vertical, in the center, and look like carved pillars. good luck!
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago
I have one nearly identical to this. I should clean and oil it too 💡
Lauren S 3 years ago
I also have one that is so similar to this. The wood on the glass is a different pattern though. It was my grandmother’s as a little girl. She used to sit and do her homework on the part that folds down into a desk. I’ll have to check for the secret drawer part. So awesome!!
Load More Replies... Blackheart 3 years ago
There are places that sell original style feet and legs, like VanDyke's Restorers. There are others as well
Carole G. 3 years ago
Did you find the secret compartments inside, on each side of the little inside door?
I love the 80’s 3 years ago
I didn't realize these were so common. My grandparents had the same piece.
Christopher Creighton 3 years ago
I have the identical piece too. It looks great with orange oil!
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
My parents had one like this. I always wanted it, but I have no idea what my mother did with it.
#27
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
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
Wow, this is incredible! To have survived almost 600 years is like a one in a million find! Hand scribed, long before Gutenberg’s printing press!
random username 3 years ago
If it's from 1440 then it's roughly contemporary with Gutenberg's printing press ;)
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#28
This Ashtray Lady Moves Her Leg When A Hot Cigarette Is Present
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago (edited)
Yup i moved mine indeed, i Also moved my a*s when i was on the freeway at 120km/h and the cigarette i was smoking flew from my hand and landed between my legs....it was a very significant emocional event....
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Let’s Be Kind 3 years ago
I own a similar one and the fan moves as well. They are called a “naughty nodder” or “risqué nodder” from the 1950’s, made in Japan. They are porcelain, the movement isn’t because of the smoke, but movement when you touch the leg and fan.
#29
New To Me Dresser
Reinaldo Fuentes 3 years ago
Agreed. That's an early deco piece because you can still see the connection to its sibling, art nouveau. Only later do they truly go their separate ways.
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#30
My Antique Medicinal Opium Jar
#31
Emerald Bracelet Passed Down From A Late Boyfriend Of My Moms. Worn By A Famous Vogue Model, Jean Patchett. An Icon In Fashion From The Late 40s To Early 60s
#32
$450 Find! Rosewood Table With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl! How’d I Do!?
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
Wow this a stunning piece. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is appraised at $7500. Watched a lot of Antiques Roadshow! Lol
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago (edited)
Só Im not an expert in American pricing lol, but here thats a table for 6 or 7000€, man hours, exotic wood ( that you can no longer get widout a special permit ), and semi pressious gems inlaid.....
Raccoon panda 3 years ago
NEVER put anything on it without a placemat or potholder. Pine oil on it regularly, and don’t let kids bring metal objects that can scratch the wood. This is a true treasure!
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
Excellent! I will say you should not be surprised to be contacted by antique dealers to get the entire set!
#33
We Just Purchased This Guy
#34
~ They Were Roommates ~ My Absolute Favorite Thing I've Found Amongst My Late Mother's Jewelry Collection
A very detailed locket inscribed with "Clara to Laura 21 Aug, 1839". I know in my heart it is a lesbian lovers locket but my dad thinks it was probably mother/daughter or friends
Alexandria Tyme 3 years ago
It looks more like a vinaigrette that would have held a small sponge behind the fret work, soaked in something strong but nice smelling. They were popular in the 1800s due to very poor sanitation standards.
smugdruggler 3 years ago
Yes. Thank you. I was racking my brain trying to remember what they are called.
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Blackheart 3 years ago (edited)
No way to know because if they were that would have been kept top secret
#35
Snagged This For $30
Ka Se 3 years ago
Someone who can notkeep it and is happy to gives it to someone who appreciate it.
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#36
Turn Of The Century Toilet Paper
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 3 years ago
And any worthwhile establishment would give guests a supply of goose necks to wipe with, so they didn't get splinters from the toilet roll. I wish I was making that up...
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Grant Barke 3 years ago
Could have made a lot of money if auctioned during the great toilet paper shortage at the start of Covid-19 Pandemic.
#37
My Great-Grandpa Made This Christmas Ornament During Ww2 When He Was Stationed On Tarawa
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago (edited)
When you need a little Christmas during wartime, you sometimes have to think outside the box—-and inside the jar!
#38
Suitcase I Found In The Wall
K.A. Hansen 3 years ago
She didn't want hubby to know how much she was spending on shoes. 😁
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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
I laughed out loud at your comment—-and might be one of the few who will get the joke.
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𝖊𝖆 3 years ago
Clearly I watch too much crime tv cos my mind immediately went to trophies kept from victims o_O seriously though, these are little beauties. And the case. If I could time travel without upsetting or blowing up the universe and the space stuff, would totally use it to buy amazing clothes from various decades
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago
Must've been a really thick wall. Wait. You mean a matchbox one?
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Sandy Farley 3 years ago
Yes, these shoes are from the 1960s. I had several pair just like some of these.
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Lupita Nyong'heaux 3 years ago
she really REALLY liked those red shoes, cuz she has 2 identical pairs. i, too, love those red shoes and want them.
#39
Old Train Station Clock (Beer For Reference)
Solidhog 3 years ago
Need a banana next to the beer so we know how big the beer is
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#40
1859 Heinisch Tailor’s Shears. 15” In Length
Jaaawn 3 years ago
I used to work in a gentlemens outfitters and these were in the production room- they are so heavy.
Auntriarch 3 years ago
My wrists are screaming at the sight of it. But they are gorgeous
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#41
Finally Have My Oil Rain Lamp Working!
RJ 3 years ago
Wow, when I was a little kid in the 70's, a furniture store my mom and dad used to go to had some of these. They always fascinated me, and I would always try to catch the drops and figure out where it was coming from. Thinking back on it now, I'm sure the owner was thinking, "OMG, that little brat is back again and is going to mess up the lights!"
keighterz 3 years ago
Have never seen something like this before. Will have to do some googling.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Me either so I looked them up. Here's a cool video of how they work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeujiTWUcGs
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#42
I Finally Have A Victorian Bathroom To Put My Victorian Toilet Roll Holder In!
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
I’ll pass on that, thanks. I don’t trust it.
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#43
A Small Portion Of My Mom's Uranium Glass Collection
LadyVischuss 3 years ago
Black light is 395 wavelength and makes the green glass glow. UV light that is 365 wavelength turns clear uranium glass green. I have a extensive collection of the clear glass. It can also turn some blue glass green. There is much more out there to be discovered.
Highwaytozen 3 years ago
Ooh beautiful! Another strip of blacklight under the bottom shelf would really make it pop!
Upstaged75 3 years ago
That's so cool. I have a black light but the only thing that glows in my house is cat pee on the dining room carpet. The cats are no longer allowed in that room. :)
#44
I Was Left Some Antiques And Keepsakes When My Grandmother Passed. One Item Is The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Ribbon
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
I wonder how many of these still exist? You may have the only one!
Jay Gee 3 years ago
These were used to show your political allegiance. Like MAGA hats basically. Ribbons were first used in American politics in the 1820s. The rise of textile mills and the printing industry made it practical for candidates to print their faces and their taglines on everything from kerchiefs to aprons. Ribbons, however, were cheap to make and easy to carry to campaign events. They quickly became the most popular way for citizens to proclaim their political allegiance.
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This One’s Not For The Faint Of Heart, But I Love It! French Sentimental Ring, Woven From The Hair Of A Loved One
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Lots of horse people (myself included) have a keepsake made from the tail hair when a special horse passes away. I've got a beaded keychain thing that someone made me and there's a company I follow on Facebook that makes awesome jewelry and accessories. I'm saving up to send my last horse's hair to have something created for me.
Load More Replies... Marilyn Russell 3 years ago
I don’t get that whole hair jewelry thing. But more recently I saw someone makes jewelry out of breast milk…
Sans Serif 3 years ago
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox wear each other's blood... go figure?!
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#46
My Demented Grandmother Gave Me This Metal Duck Serving Dish And Said It Was Precious
Alexander Izzo 3 years ago
that is not nice. don't call your grandma demented. she has terminal illness.
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 years ago
I don’t think they meant she actually has dementia. My take on the comment was grandmother’s opinion was demented.
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Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Appears to be a fine Chinese Pewter serving or warming dish. At auction it could fetch over 1000 dollars. Do not polish or clean it; that will remove the patina and reduce the value a great deal. I love it!
#47
Jar Of Unopened Green Beans From 1958 That I Found In An Abandoned Country House
Debby Keir 3 years ago
Please don't.!!!!! It's not 'canned' but bottled, and you can see the water level has gone down due to evaporation, so it's not completely airtight.
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Janos Schumacher 3 years ago
I've got an unopened bottle of J.M. Watkins vanilla from 1946. I know it's 1946 because my grandma remembered when the family moved out. No one bought the house and it eventually fell down. I found the bottle upside down in the scattered wreckage of the house so the seal stayed wet. My wife won't let me try it. I bet it's fine.
Biliegh they/them 3 years ago
I would totally open them just to see what they smelled like lol
Mimi M 3 years ago (edited)
I once sampled some 20 year old peanuts (in a sealed can) that I found in an old abandoned college.
Dietcocoabean 3 years ago
Had you not known the children's song "Ate A Peanut"? Hmmm. Guessing not. Glad you're here to tell about it!
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#48
Please Help Id This For Our Charity Thrift Shop!
Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Marvelous Art Nouveau bronze sculptural lady lamp. Would love to know if there are any makers marks. The maker would help determine the value. Doubt those are the original shades.
#49
It Belonged To My Great Grandfather
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago (edited)
Google says: The United States no longer issues bills in larger denominations, such as $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills. But they are still legal tender and may still be in circulation. All U.S. currency issued since 1861 is valid and redeemable at its full face value. Jul 13, 2022 -- but I don't think I could part with that!
cogadh 3 years ago
I've got a bunch of old "silver certificate" $1 and $5 bills from the early 1900s... it just dawned on me that a couple of them are more than a century old now... anyway, they are still valid as currency, but I would never part with them like that. They, along with some vintage silver coins, were a gift from my grandfather who died when I was around 9.
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Christoph Hager 3 years ago
But not much. This one is in a bad shape and even has some writings on the front. I guess she would get around $2000.
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Audra Sisler 3 years ago
Not as cool but I came across a $20 bill from 1929! I thought it was amazing!!
Patty Kate 3 years ago
My grandma tried to get one for my graduation but they're hard to come by.
#50
Why You Buy An Old Book (1866) About The Civil War And It Contains Pressed Flowers. I Wonder What Story They'd Tell?
Marilyn Russell 3 years ago
I have a birthday date book from the 1800’s with a lily of the valley still pressed in it. Someone in my family tree wrote a note about an Emily returning from somewhere in 1899.
#51
My Cell Phone Is Approaching Retirement Age, But I Don't Like Buying New Things. Luckily, I Found Myself An Old Ericsson
#52
1940s Ww2 British Propaganda Poster. I Love It So Very Much!
Minath 3 years ago
It wasn't propaganda, people had pig clubs where a people would club together to buy the piglet and feed it from all their scraps. When the pig reached a certain size and was slaughtered half went to the government and the other half was split between the people who had fed it. Britain very nearly starved during WWIi thanks to the U-boats blowing up so many merchant navy ships.
Lyyyy 3 years ago (edited)
When I was in elementary school twenty years ago, the leftovers from the bio waste bin were given to local farmer to give to pigs. Or so the story went.
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RMA 3 years ago
These days, in the UK, that would be illegal. Strictly speaking you cannot feed animals leftovers, trimmings of vegetables etc. I have ignored this for our chickens. They love lettuce and broccoli trimmings, leftover spaghetti (they eat it like they would worms), corn cobs, and meat trimmings that are cooked for them. These are the everyday treats for them that are so much more interesting than layers’ feed.
Candi Cabaniss 3 years ago
I recommend watching the War Farm on youtube. It was a BBC series on how farmers in England during WWII. They did make a pig club.
#53
Part Of My Antique Microscope Collection - I Could Do With More Display Room (Couldn’t We All??)
Excited Panda 3 years ago
I'm interested in the box with the many drawers. Does it hold slides? And where did you get it?
#54
My Great-Grandmother’s Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Knife. Probably Late 1800’s?
#55
Fully Sealed Bottle Of 120 Year Old, Pre-Ban Absinthe Pernod Fils, Recently Discovered Near Nice
Stump Rumpersonne 3 years ago
If grande wormwood, as opposed to southern wormwood is an ingredient, then it has thujone. The US lifted the ban in the early 2000s and tell absinthe is readily available. In the quantity it's present in absinthe, thujone is little more than a mild anti-anxiety drug that gets negated by alcohol. So start with an absinthe and sip slowly! Yum
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Found An Interesting Antique Photograph Negative At A Flea Market This Morning
#57
Scored This Beautiful Antique Corner Cabinet From A Job (I Work In Estate Sales) For $350 Including Movers- I’m Obsessed
#58
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!
Caroline Nagel 3 years ago
They made things to last a life time in those days. Now it will last five years if you're lucky.
M O'Connell 3 years ago
No, people respected the maintenance outlined in the paperwork that came with it. Fans from this period require regular oiling (usually every 6 months) and if you keep up with that, they last forever. If you can't be bothered to do that it will last a few years and then quit. I've rescued enough modern fans from the side of the road to know that the same oiling recommendations still apply.
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Great Grandpas Pocket Watch, Still Going Strong After 97 Years. Bonus Pic Of Gramps At The End
Thomas Corrigan 3 years ago
I have my great grandfathers pocket watch from WW2. It was still ticking when I found it.
#60
Likely French, Blue Opaline Glass, Believed To Be 1840-1860
#61
Found This Today For $25 At A Thrift Store. Signed And Dated 1881
#62
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
Michael Largey 3 years ago
My first paystub looked just like that. Except that the place I worked wasn't a circus, (Well, not intentionally, anyway.)
Brobro McDuderson 3 years ago
“ Adjusted for inflation, $2.50 in 1940 is equal to $49.79 in 2022. Annual inflation over this period was 3.72%.”
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Saw Some Victorian Settees Lately, Here Is Mine [germany]
![Saw Some Victorian Settees Lately, Here Is Mine [germany]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/638085159ebbd_2jos031mmz991__700.jpg "Saw Some Victorian Settees Lately, Here Is Mine [germany]")
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
Oh my gosh, I would love to find this! If ya ever get tired of it, I can give it a home!
#64
Old Bible At My Small Church
random username 3 years ago
Probably the Douay–Rheims Bible, from late XVI/early XVII century, printed in France for the use of Catholics in England (who could not really practice their faith openly at the time).
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I Opened The Old Boxes From The Fam Farm In Maine
#66
Just Picked This Up At A Yard Sale, Any Idea If It’s A Good Deal Or Not? Paid $200
Upstaged75 3 years ago
My parents collect antiques and have a working pump organ in their "parlor". I'm the only piano player in the family so they sometimes ask me to play it. If you enjoy cardio while you are making music then the pump organ will be right up your alley! :) It's a bit like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time. Once you get the hang of it though it's pretty fun.
Glen Ellyn 3 years ago
Just last night I saw a story on our local news about a man in Plainview, Minnesota who has a collection of pump organs, 75 of which he has restored and displays in his home. Oh, and he also ended up buying the house next door to his so he has enough room. He has more in his garage that are waiting for restoration.
#67
Any Antique Sewing Machine Fans Out There?
Debby Keir 3 years ago
You need it on the other side of the room as the 'lid' flaps out as a cutting table too.
#68
I Wanted To Share Some Pics Of This Authentic Mid-1920s Art Deco Maiden Figurine Lamp Base I Restored With A Custom Leaping Gazelle Alternating Amber, Silver Mica Shade That I Made... And Our Cat, King-G
#69
(USA) Antique Boiler Door I Converted To A Fireplace
Michael Largey 3 years ago
Since it is now part of the house, the house does.
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#70
Update! I Cleaned Up The Antique Lamp I Found In My Basement!
Christof Irran 3 years ago
They should be equally proud of their 1980's "Ghetto Blaster" behind the lamp.
#72
My Great Great Great Grandfathers Top Hat, The Design Of The Hat Tells Me It Was Probably Made In 1870-1880s
#73
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
#74
I Was Told This Sub Might Enjoy This. The Ornithology Of Francis Willughby (1678) With 78 Plates Of Birds, Including The Dodo
#75
1928 - 1932 Crayola Crayons
#76
What The Hell Did I Just Grab From The Side Of The Road?
R 3 years ago
I have played enough games to know that this is containing a demon, most likely a purple demon. From the look of it, I would recommend that you avoid opening it alone, please wait until your friends show up and you 4 have to be paragon level 350+ If you guys slay it, it will probably drop some nice mythical gear and some really nice jewels.
Jordi Sharpe 3 years ago
Baphomet approves. (I'm wearing my Bathory shirt today! ❤️ the Goat 🤘)
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
Well the golden goat is in the design of Baphomet which was revered in satanic circles, Baphomet was supposed to represent Satan. I can’t tell if this is funery urn or something for a satanic service maybe?
Stump Rumpersonne 3 years ago
So wrong so so very wrong about baphomet. Come on, it's 2022 and valid info isn't hard to find. Ffs
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I Found These Birthday Invitations Behind My Parents Fireplace Mantel. Their Home Was Built In 1883
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Possibly 1940s, but definitely not the same age as the house.
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saltypancakes 3 years ago
This is way better than the blindingly colorful laminated princess invitations!
#78
Worth Too Much To Repaint?
#79
A Mourning Ring For Two Sisters, Who Sadly Died Just Months Apart Back In 1811
#80
My Leather Book Collection, My Oldest As Of Today Is 1697. I Started This Collection A Few Months Ago
VonBlade 3 years ago
When my grandfather died he had hundreds of these. They knew how to do books back in the day.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
My dad collects these too. He has a huge book case full of them. I asked if he'd read any. Apparently they are just for decoration. :)
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Any Idea What This Is And If It’s Worth It To Reupholster It?
Rebekah Krause 3 years ago
This is a telephone gossip bench. Definitely appears to be antique but hard to say from a picture. They haven’t really been popular reproductions so my guess is it is very likely antique. They were made so the telephone could sit on the desk part with storage for telephone/personal address books, message pads, pens etc. or it could sit near a wall mounted phone. The upholstery looks like it’s in great shape so you might want to consider having it appraised before reupholstering- if it is well cared for original upholstery that you could lower the value.
Debby Keir 3 years ago
Antiques are supposedly over 100 years old, and home phones were pretty rare then so this is almost certainly a reproduction. Calls were expensive to begin with (and the butler would answer it!) so it's likely to be 50's/60's when calls became cheaper and you could 'gossip' comfortably.
Load More Replies... Bear Family 3 years ago
Looks like the ultimate place to sit and read with the table top for your hot drink and books.
#82
Found At An Estate Sale For $400! I Believe It's An Oak Side By Side Secretary Built Around 1900
Daffydillz' Cold Contagious 3 years ago
I agree completely! This should be much higher than 86.
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 3 years ago
My parents have this exact same piece in their kitchen. My mom uses it as her desk.
#83
My Dad Bought This A While Back And Wanted To Know If This Is Worth Something
Eveline Nutz 3 years ago
Can you See the Text? It says belongs to Anna Dietl. Most likely she Was a wealthy housewife in Biedermeier era.
Awkward Lady 3 years ago
I've seen similar furniture in Austria and Southern Germany, usually hand painted , sometimes given as wedding gifts. Very nice!
IguanaCircusGirl2000 3 years ago
I was wondering if someone else saw that!
Load More Replies... Marie Dahme 3 years ago
I think is something from a Catholic Church where they kept the sacrificial wine and communion wafers.
K.A. Hansen 3 years ago
I don't think a church would have this sort of artwork on their pieces.
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#84
My Almost-Antique Wristwatch (C. 1929)
Barong 3 years ago
I think the OP wrote "almost-antique" as antiques are customarily defined as 100 years old. Though the definition is loosely applied. Cars are considered antiques at 25 years so that 1997 Honda Civic is an antique / classic car now...
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Jim Patrick 3 years ago
I have same watch(different watch band) it was my Grand mother's. But sadly mine does not work.
#85
Absolute Grail Of A Curb Find. Art Deco Or Earlier? Whatever, It's My New Bar
#86
Does Anyone Know Anything About This Amazing Bag?
I was gifted this bag by a family member, but sadly I don't know much about it. I've been storing inside a pillow case, inside a sturdy box to prevent any light from reaching it. I would love to know what era it is from, how to best store it, etc. I haven't seen any like it online...
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
I imagine it was owned by some swank flapper girl who kept her cigarettes in there when she went to a speakeasy. Lol
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 3 years ago
I like that idea; no idea why you got downvoted.
Load More Replies... Debby Keir 3 years ago
The clasp and chain look like 'Empire' type jewellery, which would be around 1815. However, there were plenty of revivals and I would guess this is maybe 1910ish. (Edwardian if UK) However, the original 'bag' would probably have been metal links, and this looks like a crocheted 'repair' sometime a lot later. Very pretty.
#87
1920’s Prosthesis. Leather Hand. This Belonged To A Local House Painter Who As A Teen Fled Europe During Ww2. (USA)
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
But what about that beautiful green sofa! I need this…. You can keep the prosthetic lol
#88
I'm Obsessed With My New Lamp, It Gives Off Goth Vibes
#89
My 1930s Maytag Washing Machine. It’s The Only One I Have!
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago
To quote my parents "they sure don't make stuff like they used to". I've been married 16 years today and am on my 3rd washing machine 😏
BoredPandaSucks 3 years ago
there is a reason that modern washing machines have lid switches that kill the power to the drum spinning/agitation when opened. These things are dangerous.
Barong 3 years ago
I guess that is why the company used the advertisements with Ol' Lonely, or "the lonely repairman", the Maytag repairman whose phone never rings. Maytag_rep...023b5b.jpg 
#90
Opened Up My Deceased Uncle’s Shed Today
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
Looks like he was a picker! Looks like it would be fun to look around at everything
#91
My Nana’s (Great-Grandmother) Radi
Bear Family 3 years ago
There are groups on FB and other parts of the internet that discuss how to repair and restore these radios. If you try to use it much without replacing a few inexpensive parts - they can either be a fire hazard or you'll ruin "expensive" $25+ vacuum tubes. Many of these radios work very well when restored. Unfortunately few are worth more than $100. Please don't gut the radio and make a wine cabinet out of it though. It is also easy to add bluetooth to the old radio with very simple, easily reversible wiring connections at the volume k**b.
Bear Family 3 years ago
Or simply put a bluetooth speaker inside the radio and don't alter anything.
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My Great Grandmothers Bedroom Set
#93
100 Year Old Clamshell Buttons From A Local Pearl Button Factory That Operated In The Late 1900s. I Found Them While Digging A New Garden Bed
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
You mean late 1800s? Or early 1900s? Because 1999 was part of the “late 1900s”, even though it was only 23 years ago.
#94
Picked Up This Free Rocking Chair Yesterday. Has Anyone Ever Seen One Like It? Curious About Time Period And Style
#95
Found This Ivory Puzzle Ball At An Estate Sale For $0.50. I Saw A Similar Ball With This Motif Listed As 19th Century. Any Ideas?
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
If it is ivory, there are strict laws about sales in most countries. It would have to be appraised and dated to be sure where it fits into those laws.
Debby Keir 3 years ago
If made before 1948, then it is legal according to the CITES treaty. You need to get it checked by an expert. Probably well before those dates. If after, means you can keep it, but can never sell it.
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As I was scrolling down I swear I thought this was a bowl of Mac-n-Cheese.
Daffydillz' Cold Contagious 3 years ago
It is a truly stunning piece of craftsmanship. It looks so delicate and elegant, I'd love to have it, but not at the risk of injury or death to a elephant, only if it's truly old.
OneHappyPuppy 3 years ago
My parents' have one back home too, it is supposed to stand on a "tripod" thingy, just barely balancing and is supposed to rattle and fall over in the event of an earthquake, thus warning you. Or so I was told...
#96
Went To My Grandmas Friends Home Today, She’s Quite The Collector
#97
My Collection Of Mourning & Sentimental Jewelry
#98
Need Help Dating These Ceramic Tiles I Found Hidden
The crushinator 3 years ago
For the life of me i cannot fathom why people would want to live in a house that's just white and Grey. I understand that some people feel better when living in a neutral, stimuli free environment, white i get. But grey? It's so drab :(
Ba-Na-Na 3 years ago
I heard someone say once the name of grey everywhere is “bleak chic” …. Spot on name-but I can’t get behind it!
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Ask them out to dinner or drinks. Just don't get too plastered.
Michael Largey 3 years ago
You'll have to coax them a bit. As you can see, they're wall flowers.
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I always thought the conventional wisdom was, if your house is furnished, painted, and carpeted in an overabundance of neutrals, you need to break up the drab, dull, dreary, totally blaaahhh monotony by adding “splashes of color”, like non-neutral colored throws, pillows, wall hangings, tablecloths, maybe even one or two pieces of furniture in colors that go well with whatever neutral makes up the basic background.
#99
Our Favorite Antique We Have 1870s
#100
Found An Antique Photo Album From The 1870s Full Of Amazing Pictures… I Am Trying To Learn More About The People In The Photos— Can Anyone Help Me Identify The Soldier’s Uniform In The Last Photo?
#101
I Found An Old Note Hidden Inside This 19th Century Bronze Ewer. No Idea What It Says
#102
My Great Grandmother Visited The St Louis Worlds Fair 117 Years Ago And Picked Up At Least One Souvenir, A Personalized Cup With Her Name On It
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Meet me in St Louis, Louie. Meet me at the Fair. Don’t tell me the lights aren’t shining anyplace but there. We can dance the hoochie-coochie. You will be my tootsie-wootsie, if you will meet me in St Louis, Louie. Meet me at the fair.
Andrew Pugg 3 years ago
Love this musical Judy Garland classic, myrna loy I think as well and a young Margaret O'brien
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#103
Found This In The Garage Of My Old House Almost 40 Years Ago. Hung On To It Because It’s A Touching Story And I Love Dogs
M. William Bell 3 years ago
There is a lovely little statue in the centre of town forever immortalizing their relationship. The bond between dogs and humankind is real and it’s eternal.
Marilyn Russell 3 years ago
I went and looked for it when my Scottish-born grandfather and I took a trip back to his hometown. Been to Greyfriar’s Kirk too.
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An Apostle Clock With Some Of Its Original Apostles - Which Spent A Lot Of Time Traveling Around The Us Through The 19th And 20th Centuries. It Is Over 15 Feet Tall When The Top Is On It
#105
Old Bench At My Local Antique Mall. Dated 1753
Debby Keir 3 years ago
It also looks like "my grandfather's axe". Loads of repair, so not all of it is 1753....
#106
My Heart Says I Want This@$150...but Do I Really? Any Input Welcome!
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
And of course if you don’t have room for it… I know where to put it. Yup.
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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 1803-10
#108
My New Typewriter Display. All Machines Except One Are Pre 20s
#109
Getting Ready To Sell But Before They’re Gone Thought The Group Would Like! My Great Aunts, Unknown Origin. Lampshade Feels Like Skin 🙈
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
Probably parchment, which is made of leather split very finely apart into layers. So yes, skin.
Debby Keir 3 years ago
You could buy this stuff as 'craft' material in the 50's. I can remember my mother making new lampshades out of it.
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Pick This Up At Estate Sale. I Was Wondering What Year It Is
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 3 years ago
Looks like it could be from the 1920s, at a guess. Maybe earlier?
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Looks like it’s 1930s. The comparables I’ve been able to find online, that are the chrome with wood handle model, are listed as being from the thirties. This one looks more like early thirties rather than later.
#111
When I Saw It At Goodwill, I Ran To The Register. 1913 Rookwood Pottery Bowl. $2.99!!!
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Amazing how some people think if it’s old, it’s junk. They have no clue about the absolute treasures they give away or throw out, much to the almost giddy delight of those of us who appreciate them.
#112
My Friends Inherited This From His Grandfather Who Lived On The East Coast
#113
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
Debby Keir 3 years ago
Empire. From the wood and quality, it may well be 1815 - 30, but a good dealer could tell you for sure. Could be a revival piece from 1900-20. Likely European made.
#114
A Few Antique Mardi Gras Favor Pins I’ve Picked Up Over The Years—1904 Krewe Of Mithras, 1906 Krewe Of Comus, And 1912 Elves Of Oberon. The Face Is In 14k Gold And The Others Are Sterling. The Quality And Imagery Amaze Me
#115
Found Some Really Interesting Antique Photos Tonight Dumpster Diving
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
If I was the one who found the person who threw these out, first thing I’d do would be to slap them for disposing of their family’s memories. May these ancestors, who were so cavalierly disposed of, come back to haunt them!
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So Obsessed Towards Collecting Antiques And The History Behind Them. Collecting Since 2011
#117
I Think These Are Just Awful Enough That They Might Sell. What Do You Guys Think?
Me Oh My 3 years ago
I, personally, think they're hideous and I love them.
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Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
I love them, but then again i have a really " peculiar " taste when it comes to decor.....
#118
Since You Guys Seemed To Like Antique Ouija, Here’s My 1911 Ouija Board And Original 1920 Ouija Cover Saturday Evening Post
#119
Found This Hand Carved Turquoise Teapot With Remains In It At An Antique Store
Noelle R 3 years ago
The mortal remains of the djinn trapped inside. 🧞♂️
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1891 18k Engraved Buckle Ring Found Metal Detecting. Any Idea What It’s Worth?
Debby Keir 3 years ago
In the UK all 'gold' finds have to be reported to 'the portable antiquities scheme', a govt dept, acessed via the coroner, believe it or not. They will date it, and tell you whether you can keep it (or sell) or whether you must donate it to a museum usually for a set sum.
#121
Marble Collection (~1900) Belonged To One Of My Ancestors
#122
Okay So I Know This Is Probably Nothing Special But My Mom Won’t Shut Up Till I Ask You Guys
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
I didn't want to say it lmao, but yes i do agree with you...
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Web Surfer 3 years ago
Going by the base, which is thin brass-coated metal and wood, plus the amber color of the glass, I’d guess 1960s-1970s.
Courtney Murphy 3 years ago
It sort of looks a lot like a Faberge' egg. Perhaps a repro? It's rather fascinating!
#124
Old Book / Unknown Language
Corvus 3 years ago
The languiage is probably Old Church Slavonic or some variation. The actual alphabet visible on the pages is Glagolic - the precursor to the Cyrillic script, which many Slavic languages use nowadays.
random username 3 years ago (edited)
I don't know what is happening with the comments, maybe here it'll work: It's not Glagolitic, although one can be excused of thinking so -- I actually know/used to know Glagolitsa, and got fooled anyway for a moment, until I tried to read it. But no, it is the Ethiopian abugida, used to write Ge'ez and Amharic, among others.
Mary Smith 3 years ago
I'm so jealous! 😵 I love old books and I'm a huge language nerd, this would be a dream find for me!
#125
Bought In The 1920s, Now Inherited From My Great Grandmother. Has Anyone Seen Anything Similar? Ontario, Canada
#126
H.m Ship Centurion 1744. I Found This Cleaning Out Mil's House. How Do I Know If It's Real Or A Replica?
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Check the construction. Pegs or nails—-and modern nails or nails that don’t look machine made? Check for wear on the wood too. A chair that was used on a ship would show wear. It would also have something on the legs that would anchor it to the floor so it wouldn’t “travel” too much in heavy seas.
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago (edited)
Check to see if it's joined together without screws or nails. If those are present it's not authentic. If assembled with natural wood joints, then yes. The screwed on plate could have been added more recently, maybe it was on exhibit?
Debby Keir 3 years ago
That looks real, but some of the back struts may have been restored/replaced.
#127
Any Idea What These May Be?
Amy Webb 3 years ago
Yep: https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/523426/cased-set-of-six-novelty-silver-guilloche-enamel-umbrella-cocktail-sticks/
Load More Replies... Debby Keir 3 years ago
Hanging on the side of your glass at a cocktail party so you can identify which is yours.
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago
Weights to hang on the inside hem of a coat? Or skirt or dress?
#128
Mourning Brooch To A Phebe Hawson, D. 1845 Aged 10 Years
#129
Just Acquired From A Garage Sale
#130
My 1920’s Tree Topper
#131
What Are These Old Bottles Found In The Walls Of My House Built In The 1800s? Westchester, NY
#132
Can Anyone Tell Me Anything About This Stuff? I Love Vintage Medical Bottles And This Had Some Stuff Still In It
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
Mercurochrome, generically known as merbromin, is a topical antiseptic used to treat minor cuts and scrapes. When applied to a wound, the dark red color of the ointment stains the skin. It had been widely used as a household antiseptic/antibacterial ointment - especially for children - because it did not sting or irritate the skin when applied; however, it is no longer sold in the U.S., partly because of its mercury content.
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
When I was a kid, about 20 years ago, it was still widely used on minor cuts and grazes. It's still sold in South Africa but I can't remember the last time I saw someone use it.
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Jim Patrick 3 years ago
I agree with Marie Dahme the mercurochrome did not sting it was the methyolate that stung/burned. I remember it all so well from when I was a kid. Methyolate was more yellowish and I think it used iodine as a base.
James Pelley 3 years ago
When I was a young fella, back in the 70s, we had this in our med cabinet. My Nan also had this and used it for everything, including bug bites, warts, cuts, scrapes, blisters, pimples, cold sores... Etc... Hated the pink 'beet juice' staining.
Marie Dahme 3 years ago
I remember this stuff didn’t burn but left like a pinkish dye on your boo boo. Now the methyolate did burn! But I don’t know if they even still make this. Anyone?
Amanita Virosa 3 years ago (edited)
I remember mom used to use this on us. Your cuts would be stained red. As I recall it had a distinct medicinal smell.
#133
Got This Bible As A Gift For My Birthday. Never Seen Anything Like It. Anyone Know Anything?
M O'Connell 3 years ago
It's a mass-produced 19th Century "Family Bible" it has no real value outside of the descendants of the people who first owned it.
#134
1930s Spatula Is Super Cool. Can’t Wait To Make Some Cheeseburgers With It
Mary Ann Burgess 3 years ago
I bought one about 20 years ago. New. Great for removing pizza from the oven!
#135
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
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Sure it’s not a more recent military academy cadet’s uniform? Check the stitching. If it looks like machine stitching, it’s most likely way more recent than the 1860s. Also remember, Civil War uniforms took a lot of abuse in battle, so would only be in good shape like this one if they weren’t worn long. Or at all.
#136
My Girlfriends Parents Found These Dolls In Their Attic, Anyone Have Any Knowledge I Can Share With Them?
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
You got my upvote because you’re the ONLY commenter who actually tried to answer the OP’s question.
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Joshua Moore 3 years ago
I think you're missing the other set of grandparents from the other end of the bed from W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
#137
I Found An Over 60 Piece Set Of Federal Amber Glass At A Thrift Store That Sells For 69¢ Per Pound Today!
Jo Ellen Falany 3 years ago
Looks like the Federal Patrician Amber pattern from 1933-1937. Got mine from my grandmother and use any excuse to put it in my table! Enjoy!
#139
Any Info On This Very Old, Unopened Bottle Of Guinness I Found Stashed In My Chimney?
Debby Keir 3 years ago
I have a miniature 'crate' of guiness (about 2" high with 6 bottles) that was given out the 1952 Olympics - one of my father's friends was a swimming coach. Naturally, my brother opened some of them and tried to drink them so some crown tops are wonky.
#140
My 200 Yo American Revolution Book
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago (edited)
Since 200 years would date it to the 1820s, about 35 +/- years after the end of the Revolutionary War (ended 1784) and 5 +/- years after the end of the War of 1812 (ended 1815), so is it a book about the American Revolution? Because that would make an incredibly interesting read, as the war itself would still be quite fresh in almost everyone’s’ memories.
#141
Need Help Iding This $3 Flea Market Find. Purchased In Pennsylvania In The U.S. No Markings That I Can Find. It’s A Little Beat Up And Quite Weird, But I Love It
Debby Keir 3 years ago
Are the sides a bit chipped? And are the 'chips' reddish? If so, it could be delft and from the decor, 17th or 18th century.(ie 1600 - 1799) Take it for valuation to a reputable dealer.
#142
My Most Prized Possession [antique Scrimshaw]
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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Painted by a sailor missing his girlfriend/fiancée/wife while away at sea.
#143
A Framed Picture I Found In A ‘Free’ Pile Outside Of My Apartment Building
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
These are Chinese women with their feet cruelly bound into "golden lilies." The practice was banned in the early 1900s. You have an amazing piece of history here.
Jesse 2 years ago
What are golden lilies? Genuine question, please don't downvote me
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My Mom Got This From Her Mom; A Very Old Rotella Tagliapasta With A "New" Coin That We Have For More Than 300 Years. (Not For Sale)
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
I swear that a 1st glance that looked a completelly different thing....
#145
From My Collection. Two Original World War Two Decals Commentating The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor. They Are Still In The Original Packages With Instruction Cards
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
To apply those old decals, you had to soak them in water and then slide the image part onto a hard surface. If it wrinkled or tore, you couldn't fix it.
#146
Picked This Up For $25! 1889 Clay Bird Thrower
#147
Dug Up Some Old Doll In My Front Yard Bk NYC. Anyone Know What It Is Supposed To Be
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
No, there aren’t any pins or marks or anything that would indicate it was part of a spell. It just looks like either an older brother was a real a*****e and buried his sister’s doll, or the girl who played with it died or just grew up and buried it, or maybe she decided her doll had died and buried her—-some children go through a phase where they like to dig, and burying a toy is a good excuse to get out a shovel. Would be interesting to go back into the records of the deed on the house, and contact any family members still alive to see if they can shed some light on it.
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Book From 1738
indiecognition 3 years ago
At first I thought it was a slab of fudge. Have a very similar one in my fridge right now.
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago
I'm coming over for some. You're sharing right?
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SAF saf 3 years ago
This was my first vehicle as a teenager, $400 and not running. I hated it, the 3 on three manual shifter would constantly jam up making it super dangerous to drive in busy streets.
Load More Replies... WoodenLion 3 years ago
on the mississippi delta in the 60's - 70's there was so much of this super cool furniture left in houses/shacks when folks left. nobody wanted it and antiques were not a big thing then. some of the stuff i saw was amazing but i was a kid and that was that.
KombatBunni 3 years ago
I have somewhere a jar of antique buckles that my Nan gave me over 20 years ago, that she got from her mother, which makes them around a century old. She used to make belts for my grandpa and I inherited my love of leatherwork and sewing from her.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Love the older furniture. One thing I would have to do with it is search for any hidden drawers/secret compartments.
Bear Family 3 years ago
SO glad people are still fascinated by these old things. My wife and I also have a variety of antiques that we adore.
SAF saf 3 years ago
This was my first vehicle as a teenager, $400 and not running. I hated it, the 3 on three manual shifter would constantly jam up making it super dangerous to drive in busy streets.
Load More Replies... WoodenLion 3 years ago
on the mississippi delta in the 60's - 70's there was so much of this super cool furniture left in houses/shacks when folks left. nobody wanted it and antiques were not a big thing then. some of the stuff i saw was amazing but i was a kid and that was that.
KombatBunni 3 years ago
I have somewhere a jar of antique buckles that my Nan gave me over 20 years ago, that she got from her mother, which makes them around a century old. She used to make belts for my grandpa and I inherited my love of leatherwork and sewing from her.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Love the older furniture. One thing I would have to do with it is search for any hidden drawers/secret compartments.
Bear Family 3 years ago
SO glad people are still fascinated by these old things. My wife and I also have a variety of antiques that we adore.
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