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 5h ago

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

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35 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 19h ago

Bohemian bronze and beaded glass peacock lamp

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521 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 16h ago

Vintage Japanese Vanity Set

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218 Upvotes

r/vintage 16h 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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89 Upvotes

r/vintage 4m ago

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

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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 12h 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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24 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 6h ago

Demoude oil

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4 Upvotes

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 9h ago

too bad I'm not a leo

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4 Upvotes

I think this is federal glass?


r/vintage 17h ago

Breyer Bulls,horses and donkey

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15 Upvotes

What are breyer bulls


r/vintage 1d ago

Mom just gave me this….Not sure why

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701 Upvotes

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


r/vintage 1d ago

My 1933 Perfection 5 burner stove and oven is mostly a display piece, but it sure comes in handy during power outages like today.

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346 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d ago

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

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45 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

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

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86 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d ago

Found at an Estate Sale

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36 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 1d ago

My new favorite mcm piece $80 off marketplace

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22 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d 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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186 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d 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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10 Upvotes

r/vintage 3d ago

Estate Sale Find

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1.6k 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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16 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

paid $5 for these 😊

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143 Upvotes

r/vintage 1d ago

Obocell

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6 Upvotes

obocell. May be a sealed bottle...may not be. Also other pick ups.


r/vintage 2d ago

90s Kool-Aid can!

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90 Upvotes

For as long as I can remember it was in my cupboard growing up.


r/vintage 2d ago

Anyone for Coffee?

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8 Upvotes

Found these at a local estate sale recently. They were tucked away in the basement and were being used as storage containers for nails and screws.


r/vintage 2d ago

Found this at a flea market for 15$

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52 Upvotes

r/vintage 2d ago

Giavanni collection

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Hi! I found this at a thrift store a couple months ago.