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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Chinese Wedding Bed. Teak. Hand Carved. No Nails. Red And Gold Finish. All Parts Complete And Functional
I Bought An Antique Table At A Yard Sale And Found A Note Stapled Inside One Of The Drawers
Unearthed My Grandmother’s Perfume Bottle Collection…these Are Stunning
Those are hand blown glass. Lovely. Been collecting perfume bottles for a long time.
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.
Was Clearing Out My Late Grandad's House And Came Across This
Same Bike, Same House, Same Tree, And Same Woman, Only 71 Years Later
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
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.
Winnie The Pooh, 1926. First Edition, First Printing. I Don't Dabble In 20th Century Acquisitions That Often, But I Do Make Exceptions
This Stove In My New House
Today I Found These Pair Of Cool Rings In A Local Forest, In Romania, Using A Metal Detector
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!!!!
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.
For The 007 In All Of Us... Antique Spy Camera Ring Ca. 1940
This Is My Toastrite Blue Willow Toaster Circa ~1927
Tiny Karl Wiedmann Art Deco Iridescent Myra Glass Vase, Found Recently At The Local Thrift For 99 Cents. I’m In The Us
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.”
1930s Clark Jewel Gas Oven
Found This Antique Stove At An Estate Sale
1931 Model A Ford Woody. It’s Been In Our Family For Decades!
“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.
Just Picked Up This Gorgeous Singer Folding Table Sewing Machine At Goodwill For ~$100
My grandmother had one. I loved to go throught the drawers and find littles things she used put in them
Vintage Lamp. House Was Built In 1910
Information Please. Bought In Wa State Over 15 Years Ago
Native American Portraits With Names. Passed Down From My Grandmother. Would Love To Know More About Them
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.
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!
Grandfather's Ww2 Flight Jacket
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
I Restored This Antique Lamp And Made A Bohemian Crescent Moon Mica Shade With Antique Chandelier Crystal Pendants
Frog Desk Seal, Fabergé, 1903-17
My Grandfather (B.1890s) Was Rocked In This Cradle As An Infant
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
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
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!
This Ashtray Lady Moves Her Leg When A Hot Cigarette Is Present
New To Me Dresser
My Antique Medicinal Opium Jar
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
$450 Find! Rosewood Table With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl! How’d I Do!?
We Just Purchased This Guy
~ 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
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.
Snagged This For $30
Turn Of The Century Toilet Paper
My Great-Grandpa Made This Christmas Ornament During Ww2 When He Was Stationed On Tarawa
When you need a little Christmas during wartime, you sometimes have to think outside the box—-and inside the jar!
Suitcase I Found In The Wall
Old Train Station Clock (Beer For Reference)
1859 Heinisch Tailor’s Shears. 15” In Length
Finally Have My Oil Rain Lamp Working!
I Finally Have A Victorian Bathroom To Put My Victorian Toilet Roll Holder In!
A Small Portion Of My Mom's Uranium Glass Collection
I Was Left Some Antiques And Keepsakes When My Grandmother Passed. One Item Is The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Ribbon
I wonder how many of these still exist? You may have the only one!
This One’s Not For The Faint Of Heart, But I Love It! French Sentimental Ring, Woven From The Hair Of A Loved One
My Demented Grandmother Gave Me This Metal Duck Serving Dish And Said It Was Precious
that is not nice. don't call your grandma demented. she has terminal illness.
Jar Of Unopened Green Beans From 1958 That I Found In An Abandoned Country House
Please Help Id This For Our Charity Thrift Shop!
It Belonged To My Great Grandfather
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!
Why You Buy An Old Book (1866) About The Civil War And It Contains Pressed Flowers. I Wonder What Story They'd Tell?
My Cell Phone Is Approaching Retirement Age, But I Don't Like Buying New Things. Luckily, I Found Myself An Old Ericsson
1940s Ww2 British Propaganda Poster. I Love It So Very Much!
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.
Part Of My Antique Microscope Collection - I Could Do With More Display Room (Couldn’t We All??)
My Great-Grandmother’s Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Knife. Probably Late 1800’s?
Fully Sealed Bottle Of 120 Year Old, Pre-Ban Absinthe Pernod Fils, Recently Discovered Near Nice
Found An Interesting Antique Photograph Negative At A Flea Market This Morning
Scored This Beautiful Antique Corner Cabinet From A Job (I Work In Estate Sales) For $350 Including Movers- I’m Obsessed
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!
They made things to last a life time in those days. Now it will last five years if you're lucky.
Great Grandpas Pocket Watch, Still Going Strong After 97 Years. Bonus Pic Of Gramps At The End
I have my great grandfathers pocket watch from WW2. It was still ticking when I found it.
Likely French, Blue Opaline Glass, Believed To Be 1840-1860
Found This Today For $25 At A Thrift Store. Signed And Dated 1881
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
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]")
Old Bible At My Small Church
I Opened The Old Boxes From The Fam Farm In Maine
Just Picked This Up At A Yard Sale, Any Idea If It’s A Good Deal Or Not? Paid $200
There's an almost identical Packard organ currently on eBay UK for £250, so could be a good price, but it really depends on the condition. If it's a Packard, it will have a serial number which should date it
Any Antique Sewing Machine Fans Out There?
You need it on the other side of the room as the 'lid' flaps out as a cutting table too.
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
(USA) Antique Boiler Door I Converted To A Fireplace
Update! I Cleaned Up The Antique Lamp I Found In My Basement!
My Great Great Great Grandfathers Top Hat, The Design Of The Hat Tells Me It Was Probably Made In 1870-1880s
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
I Was Told This Sub Might Enjoy This. The Ornithology Of Francis Willughby (1678) With 78 Plates Of Birds, Including The Dodo
1928 - 1932 Crayola Crayons
What The Hell Did I Just Grab From The Side Of The Road?
I Found These Birthday Invitations Behind My Parents Fireplace Mantel. Their Home Was Built In 1883
Worth Too Much To Repaint?
A Mourning Ring For Two Sisters, Who Sadly Died Just Months Apart Back In 1811
My Leather Book Collection, My Oldest As Of Today Is 1697. I Started This Collection A Few Months Ago
Any Idea What This Is And If It’s Worth It To Reupholster It?
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.
Found At An Estate Sale For $400! I Believe It's An Oak Side By Side Secretary Built Around 1900
My Dad Bought This A While Back And Wanted To Know If This Is Worth Something
Can you See the Text? It says belongs to Anna Dietl. Most likely she Was a wealthy housewife in Biedermeier era.
My Almost-Antique Wristwatch (C. 1929)
Absolute Grail Of A Curb Find. Art Deco Or Earlier? Whatever, It's My New Bar
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...
I imagine it was owned by some swank flapper girl who kept her cigarettes in there when she went to a speakeasy. Lol
1920’s Prosthesis. Leather Hand. This Belonged To A Local House Painter Who As A Teen Fled Europe During Ww2. (USA)
I'm Obsessed With My New Lamp, It Gives Off Goth Vibes
My 1930s Maytag Washing Machine. It’s The Only One I Have!
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 😏
Opened Up My Deceased Uncle’s Shed Today
My Great Grandmothers Bedroom Set
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
Picked Up This Free Rocking Chair Yesterday. Has Anyone Ever Seen One Like It? Curious About Time Period And Style
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?
Went To My Grandmas Friends Home Today, She’s Quite The Collector
My Collection Of Mourning & Sentimental Jewelry
Need Help Dating These Ceramic Tiles I Found Hidden
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 :(
Our Favorite Antique We Have 1870s
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?
I Found An Old Note Hidden Inside This 19th Century Bronze Ewer. No Idea What It Says
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
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.
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
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
Old Bench At My Local Antique Mall. Dated 1753
My Heart Says I Want This@$150...but Do I Really? Any Input Welcome!
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
My New Typewriter Display. All Machines Except One Are Pre 20s
Getting Ready To Sell But Before They’re Gone Thought The Group Would Like! My Great Aunts, Unknown Origin. Lampshade Feels Like Skin 🙈
Probably parchment, which is made of leather split very finely apart into layers. So yes, skin.
Pick This Up At Estate Sale. I Was Wondering What Year It Is
Looks like it could be from the 1920s, at a guess. Maybe earlier?
When I Saw It At Goodwill, I Ran To The Register. 1913 Rookwood Pottery Bowl. $2.99!!!
My Friends Inherited This From His Grandfather Who Lived On The East Coast
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
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
Found Some Really Interesting Antique Photos Tonight Dumpster Diving
So Obsessed Towards Collecting Antiques And The History Behind Them. Collecting Since 2011
I Think These Are Just Awful Enough That They Might Sell. What Do You Guys Think?
Since You Guys Seemed To Like Antique Ouija, Here’s My 1911 Ouija Board And Original 1920 Ouija Cover Saturday Evening Post
Found This Hand Carved Turquoise Teapot With Remains In It At An Antique Store
1891 18k Engraved Buckle Ring Found Metal Detecting. Any Idea What It’s Worth?
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.
Marble Collection (~1900) Belonged To One Of My Ancestors
Okay So I Know This Is Probably Nothing Special But My Mom Won’t Shut Up Till I Ask You Guys
1926 Vv 8-30 Phonograph
Old Book / Unknown Language
Bought In The 1920s, Now Inherited From My Great Grandmother. Has Anyone Seen Anything Similar? Ontario, Canada
H.m Ship Centurion 1744. I Found This Cleaning Out Mil's House. How Do I Know If It's Real Or A Replica?
Any Idea What These May Be?
Mourning Brooch To A Phebe Hawson, D. 1845 Aged 10 Years
Just Acquired From A Garage Sale
My 1920’s Tree Topper
What Are These Old Bottles Found In The Walls Of My House Built In The 1800s? Westchester, NY
Can Anyone Tell Me Anything About This Stuff? I Love Vintage Medical Bottles And This Had Some Stuff Still In It
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.
Got This Bible As A Gift For My Birthday. Never Seen Anything Like It. Anyone Know Anything?
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.
1930s Spatula Is Super Cool. Can’t Wait To Make Some Cheeseburgers With It
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
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.
My Girlfriends Parents Found These Dolls In Their Attic, Anyone Have Any Knowledge I Can Share With Them?
I Found An Over 60 Piece Set Of Federal Amber Glass At A Thrift Store That Sells For 69¢ Per Pound Today!
Any Info On This Very Old, Unopened Bottle Of Guinness I Found Stashed In My Chimney?
My 200 Yo American Revolution Book
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.
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
My Most Prized Possession [antique Scrimshaw]
![My Most Prized Possession [antique Scrimshaw]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/638082c8bec4d_jyqynnz59df91__700.jpg "My Most Prized Possession [antique Scrimshaw]")
Painted by a sailor missing his girlfriend/fiancée/wife while away at sea.
A Framed Picture I Found In A ‘Free’ Pile Outside Of My Apartment Building
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.
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)
I swear that a 1st glance that looked a completelly different thing....
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
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.
Picked This Up For $25! 1889 Clay Bird Thrower
Dug Up Some Old Doll In My Front Yard Bk NYC. Anyone Know What It Is Supposed To Be
Book From 1738
At first I thought it was a slab of fudge. Have a very similar one in my fridge right now.
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.
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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.
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... 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.
