Curious about your find? Start with a photo to explore its identity, age and potential market value.
Try the photo preview below. Live AI identification & valuation are not connected yet.
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SAMPLE REPORT · NOT AN APPRAISALBuilt around your next discovery
Four connected tools for researching an antique before buying, selling or adding it to your collection.
01 / PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
Identify antiques from photos and explore what makes them distinctive. Start with the whole object, then look closer at marks, materials and craftsmanship.
02 / MARKET VALUE
An antique’s value is more than a single number. Research a possible range alongside comparable sales, condition and the details that could change the estimate.
Explore the value guide →
03 / HISTORY & DETAILS
Follow the clues from an inscription, a technique or a distinctive design. Explore possible periods, styles and craftsmanship to give your find a place in history.
Learn what to look for →
04 / YOUR COLLECTION
Give every find its own record. The collection concept brings photographs, measurements, marks and research notes together, ready for the next chapter of your collecting journey.
Start an object inventory →Collection interface concept · Saving is not connected yet.Illustrative AI-generated artwork · Live identification, valuation and collection saving are not connected in this preview.
How it works
Add a full view, a maker’s mark and a detail of the condition.
Check likely matches, period clues and details that need a closer look.
Compare the range, currency, evidence and confidence before making a decision.
Save your notes, look for stronger comparisons or contact an appraiser.
Start with what you have
Choose a guide to see which details matter for your object.
Look beyond the surface
An inscription, a label or a repair can change your research. Learn what to photograph and how to record clues before you search for a maker or an estimated value.
How to identify antiques from photos →The collector’s reading room
Practical guidance for identifying, valuing and documenting antiques.
Value research
Compare the right objects and understand why asking prices and completed sales tell different stories.
Read the value guide →
Jewelry & maker marks
Look beyond the gemstone. Photograph hallmarks, settings and clasps to guide your research.
Read the jewelry guide →
Heirlooms
Build an inventory and preserve the family information that photos alone cannot capture.
Read the heirloom guide →Your questions, answered
The guides cover watches, jewelry, silver marks, paintings, ceramics, furniture and inherited objects. Start with the category closest to your item. The photo tool is currently a preview, not a working identification service.
Yes. Choose Upload photos to select an existing image. On supported mobile devices, Take a photo can open the camera; your browser may offer a file picker instead. No app download is required.
Add up to three views of one object: the whole item, its marks or labels, and any wear or damage. Use even light, avoid glare and keep important details in focus. The preview accepts JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 10 MB each.
A photograph may show useful visual clues, but hidden construction, repairs and reproductions can be difficult to assess. No identification accuracy has been measured for this preview because live recognition is not connected. Treat future suggestions as research leads, not authentication.
Marks, construction and decoration can help narrow a research question. Record an inscription exactly as it appears and compare it with documented references. A visual resemblance alone is not proof of a particular maker, period or origin.
Begin with completed sales of closely comparable objects. Record the source, sale date, currency, fees and differences in condition. Our value guide explains this process. Prices in the sample reports are fictional design examples, not estimates for your uploaded object.
No. A preliminary research range does not replace an inspection or a formal appraisal report. For a formal purpose, ask the receiving organization which appraiser qualifications and report requirements it accepts.
This design preview has no checkout or subscription. You can browse the guides and preview selected photos. Launch pricing, scan allowances and paid features have not been finalized.
The current preview uses temporary image URLs inside this browser session. The photo-selection code does not upload them to a server or save them to a collection. Reloading the page clears the selection. This describes the preview, not a future service privacy policy.
Offline use is not supported or tested. There is no offline cache or saved collection. Keep an internet connection available when accessing the hosted website.
The collection section shows the intended design direction. Accounts, saved item records and value tracking are not connected. For now, keep your own photos and research notes; the inherited-antiques guide includes an inventory starting point.
There is no marketplace, listing service or buyer matching in this preview. The guides can help you organize the information you may want before speaking with a dealer or auction house.
You can select and remove photos, switch between illustrative sample reports and read the collecting guides. Live AI identification, market valuation and collection saving are not connected. Selecting a photo does not produce a real estimate.
Your next discovery starts here
Research for your next decision
Choose a practical guide for the question in front of you.