r/whatsthisworth

Found this 1911 while cleaning my grandfathers old stuff. Im just curious how much it was worth.
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Found this 1911 while cleaning my grandfathers old stuff. Im just curious how much it was worth.

I’m not going to sell it, just curious on the value. He didn’t write down the value, just that he won it in a shooting competition. Thanks!

u/Dumbass1312 — 3 days ago

What is a Lawson 976 cyclometer clock worth?

And was it really gold plated??! Internally, the body is brass and the left side of the bezel was black until I polished it; there is a smaller remaining spot shown here on the right side. It runs and has the original cloth cord.

u/crosleyxj — 1 day ago

What would this art deco chandelier go for?

I think it’s caste iron because it is magnetic.

Also, the bell covers the wires and has a pendulum hanging.

Came from my parents house that was built in the early 1920’s, iirc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

u/BigTechnology4369 — 1 day ago

Whats the worth of this Gramaphone needle

I have it in mint condition too, this ones a little old but is also considered to be in a good condition.
I cant find a single image of this product on the internet, so I can't determine its worth. I think this may be a rare find. Pls help me.

u/normie_kh — 3 days ago

Western Union Telegrams

My dad worked at Western Union at Grand Central. He saved these four telegrams and I have always wondered if they had any value.

  1. 1969-01-28 Western Union Telegram from Dali and Gala to Arturo Rubenstein
  2. 1970-11-14 Garbo, Greta Western Union Telegram to Joshua Logans
  3. 1973-06-07 Western Union Telegram from Nat Lehrman at Playboy Club to Al Goldstein at Screw Magazine
  4. 1970-11-14 Garbo, Greta Western Union Telegram to Hubert Givenchy
u/Klutzy-Event8577 — 2 days ago
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Star Charts from 1854 Issue of Harper’s Magazine

Not sure what these are. My mother-in-law says she inherited these from her mother. There is a note from the mother-mother-in-law in question in the photos.

u/JoeCormier — 2 days ago

Raggedy Ann and Andy child’s handkerchief values?

Hello. I am trying to determine the value of these 2 Hankies. They are both marked Johnny Gruelle Co. in the fabric of the hanky. I can’t find either on eBay at all. I do see a Halloween one and it is listed at 600.00. I realize that is not a sold value. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

u/BarbiBaughman — 3 days ago

Vintage flask

Can anyone tell me what’s this is worth or where it came from the leather is real iguana and it’s silver plated

u/WrongReveal4866 — 3 days ago
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Laurence Welk/Teddy Roosevelt

Hey all. First time posting. I hope I’m not breaking any rules.

This is item I found in a small thrift shop in France. It kind of spoke to me lol.

It’s an award that was presented to Laurence Welk.

The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award. Given by William L. Guy gouverner of North Dakota in 1963.

Anyone have an idea if I should grab him or not? It’s selling for 25€.

Thanks everyone !!

u/Ml2929 — 4 days ago

Block & tackle barn pulleys

They’re from my grandpa‘s old ranch workshop. I got an offer for $175 for both, would this be a good price to sell them at? Some sentimental value, but I had them listed for the past year so just seeing if this is a good sale price or maybe hold onto them for a while. Also, any other ID or info is appreciated.

u/rawbran30 — 4 days ago

Piedmont Tobacco Cigarette Porcelain Sign from metal detecting, Scarce?

Found this while metal detecting near an old 1930s dump, not far from Philadelphia. I lightly cleaned it and rubbed some renaissance wax on it for a few light coats seems to be stable. I sourced one price, but I’m not sure how accurate. There’s a lot of hype about Piedmont evolving around the baseball cards. I just learned yesterday that the one of the main reasons that one card is so valuable is because he didn’t want to promote tobacco. So they stoped printing his, pretty neat. Honus Wagner I think sorry if that’s wrong.

u/silverarrow1986 — 4 days ago

Terribly Ugly Cast Trinket Tray

Looks to be cast silvered bronze. Anyone know the maker? Stamped on bottom poorly and illegibly.

u/BlackLangster — 4 days ago

Ooga Booga Co. Eduardo Backpack (Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends)

This was a limited run in 2023 and I initially paid $80. I can’t find any others listed anywhere online so it seems like it’s pretty rare, the only thing that pops up is the original Instagram post from Ooga Booga Co. The character is from a 20+ yr old cartoon that holds a large nostalgia factor and from what I can tell even in official merch runs there wasn’t anything like this so it’s pretty unique. I’m on the fence about selling it but I have no idea how to go about valuing something like this. Any help is appreciated!

u/bug_bites_ — 5 days ago

How much are these swords worth?

I found these in an abandoned unit. What's their general value? They're not sharp at all and very blunt

u/NazyJoon — 4 days ago

1942 United States War Bonds Poster

Found this item at a charity shop and I can't find much information about it. It's inside plastic which is taped on the back of a thin poster board and it seems to have been inside of it for quite a long time. I have not taken it out, and don't plan to until I figure out how much it is worth.

On the lower left corner there is text that reads - "Form DSS 189"

On the lower right corner, there is also a string of text - "U.S Government Printing Office : 1942—O-437059"

Thank you in advance!

u/Jamesthebeast3842 — 4 days ago

Harley Davidson Slag Glass Ceiling Light

I picked up this Harley Davidson slag glass ceiling light at an estate sale yesterday for fairly cheap, but I’m wondering what it’s worth? There’s no markings or indication that it’s officially licensed, and I can’t find any like it on the internet. I’d have to assume it was a person’s hobby project. It’s roughly 27”L x 14” W x 20” H. With that being said, is it actually worth anything?

u/scum42069 — 4 days ago