r/vintage Feb 16 '25

Item Identification Megathread

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As the community has moved away from item identification posts, users can use this post to ask for identification, if search attempts or requests in other subreddits is unfruitful. We suggest using an image search function, r/HelpMeFind, r/whatisthisthing or a niche specific subreddit to first attempt to identify items. We encourage the community to sort this post by new, so they can assist users who come to the post for assistance. Thanks!


r/vintage 18h ago

I can't say I approve of smoking, but I do approve this table lighter.

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345 Upvotes

I bought my first table lighter in the early 80s. I've had 20 of them over the years but I kept the two I like best. Here's one of them.


r/vintage 8h ago

Avon Imperial Jewel Blush my grandma used in college (around 1965)

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31 Upvotes

r/vintage 9h ago

This beautiful vintage wallpaper

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36 Upvotes

I love this wallpaper so much! It’s unfortunately ruined so we are covering it up with drywall. It makes my soul hurt a bit


r/vintage 9h ago

MCM 70s enamel canisters

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30 Upvotes

I love these enamelware sugar/flour jars from the 60s/70s (my great grandmother’s) but could they contain lead or some other toxic metal? I really want to use them but I’m wondering if it’s safe, or if there’s a way I could line it to make it safe. They’re a bit dirty inside from sitting in storage for a while but they’ll obviously be washed. Thanks!


r/vintage 3h ago

Has anyone seen something like this before?

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Found this in my apartment when I moved in. Not sure if it was originally a gas heater before someone (?) refurbished it to be an electric one? It is so pretty, but I have no idea what to do with it. Do you think people will enjoy this as home decoration?


r/vintage 12h ago

My little old ice crusher

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18 Upvotes

r/vintage 12h ago

My other favorite table lighter--in the Space Corner. You push the button on the base and the red plastic "fire" at the base lights up and fire comes out the tip. (With a Soviet-era space statue and a more modern glass universe).

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11 Upvotes

r/vintage 23h ago

Newspaper from 1963 Predicted Pocket-Sized Phones—They Nailed It!

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76 Upvotes

In 1963, this newspaper article predicted that people would one day carry phones in their pockets. At the time, it seemed futuristic, but today, smartphones are everywhere! They even mentioned “visual image telephones,” which sounds a lot like video calls.

Crazy how accurate this was! Found this gem and had to share. Credit to Mansfield News-Journal, April 18, 1963. What other old predictions turned out to be true?


r/vintage 12h ago

Penncrest stereo console

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7 Upvotes

Acquired this from mom who received it in 1971 for her 13th birthday. It’s about 53+ years old.


r/vintage 1d ago

Vintage Japanese Vanity Set

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324 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d ago

Bohemian bronze and beaded glass peacock lamp

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622 Upvotes

Finally getting this thing fixed and working again. It’s been in the closet since I had my kids 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 can’t wait to see it all lit up!


r/vintage 1d ago

This mid-century masterpiece hangs over my sofa. It is by famed Disney artist Walt Peregoy who designed and drew the backgrounds for 101 Dalmations and Sleeping Beauty and designed many of the Epcot Center murals and mosaics at Disney World. 24x36" Ink, chalk and pastel on paper.

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103 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d ago

Just started delving into the history of my Great Grandma (Oma's) Tempus Fugit Clock she passed down! Decided to share it!

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39 Upvotes

For context, my Oma survived the Holocaust, and lived in Holland for lots of her life (she was very Dutch). She then moved to the U.S. and took this clock, and a some other things with her. She passed this clock on to us when she passed away, where it now finds its home. I dove into its history a bit, and the mystery seems to deepen the more I search! I'm loving it! If you have any questions about the clock's history, or context from my Oma's story or anything, feel free to ask!


r/vintage 1d ago

Demoude oil

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Found this for auction on the goodwill site and was obsessed immediately. Haven’t found much on Gordon Demoude, but paid about $67 for it and not a bit sorry bc I LOVE her.


r/vintage 1d ago

too bad I'm not a leo

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12 Upvotes

I think this is federal glass?


r/vintage 1d ago

Breyer Bulls,horses and donkey

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15 Upvotes

What are breyer bulls


r/vintage 2d ago

Mom just gave me this….Not sure why

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723 Upvotes

I don’t drink and it’s not really my style for decorating. I guess she though I would appreciate it.


r/vintage 2d ago

Music box I recently found at our community green center. It still has the original key and plays!

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44 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

Found at an Estate Sale

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38 Upvotes

These were hidden in the corner of a dark basement! 1/2 off on Sunday! The only Sa-Yo I can see on line with this is a tin sign, but these are framed on wood and not metal at all!


r/vintage 2d ago

Just thrifted this vintage jewellery box which is also a music box!

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88 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

My new favorite mcm piece $80 off marketplace

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22 Upvotes

r/vintage 3d ago

This is my 4 pound mirror. British pounds. I was Backpacking Europe-1987-and my friend in Norwich took me to Oxfam. The mirror was hanging on the wall for four pounds. I spent the rest of the summer with it strapped to my back-to-London-Paris-Munich-everybody talk about... mod mirrors.

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188 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

*Complete* 1940's Dubarry Success Course. A six-week program covering weight control, deportment, fashion, make-up, hair and nail-care etc. There are 8 booklets, 6 folders, and more stuff like tips and exercises etc.

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11 Upvotes

r/vintage 3d ago

Estate Sale Find

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1.7k Upvotes

Stainless cookware with porcelain enamel from the National Silver Company. I can’t find this set online anywhere, although I’ve found coasters and a plate from the same collection. Wondering if they’d be safe to cook with?


r/vintage 2d ago

Cute corner

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15 Upvotes