Identify antiques from a photo. Get a value range in seconds.

Snap a clear photo of your piece—including any marks—and Antique ID suggests what it may be and a research value range on iPhone or iPad.

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Free trial available. Estimates are for research—not a certified appraisal.

When you find a vase at a flea market, inherit a silver tray, or pull a dusty clock from the attic, the first question is usually the same: what is it, and what might it be worth? Antique ID is built for that moment. Open the app, take a photo, and get a fast identification starting point plus a value range you can use for research—before you buy, list, insure, or dig deeper.

This page is for people who want to identify an antique from a photo without waiting for a shop appointment. Results are honest market-style estimates, not a formal appraisal. Use them to learn, compare, and decide your next step.

How it works in three steps

  1. Photograph the piece—and the marks. Use even light, fill the frame with the object, and add close-ups of maker’s marks, hallmarks, labels, signatures and wear. Clear photos of marks often matter as much as the overall shot. See our photo guide for identification.
  2. Antique ID AI reads object, marks and era. The app reviews visual clues to suggest likely type, style and period context—useful when you do not know the category yet.
  3. Review a value range in seconds. You get a research estimate based on comparable signals. Treat it as a starting point, then cross-check condition, rarity and current demand.

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What you get (and what you don’t)

Antique ID helps you move from “mystery object” to a plausible identification and price band quickly. That is ideal for collectors, dealers needing a second opinion, and owners researching inherited pieces. It does not replace a certified appraisal for insurance, tax, estate or legal work. If you need a formal valuation, hire a qualified appraiser after you have researched the basics.

Want the full product overview? Read how Antique ID works. Stuck on photos or subscriptions? Visit Support.

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FAQ

Antique ID provides an estimated value range from photo analysis and market comparables. Sale prices still depend on condition, demand and where you sell. For insurance, estate or legal needs, use a certified appraiser.

Yes. Antique ID is built for iPhone and iPad. Photograph the piece and any marks; the app suggests what you may have and a value range.

Antique ID offers a free trial so you can try identification from a photo. Ongoing unlimited access is available with a premium subscription managed through Apple.

No. Estimates are for research and curiosity. They are not a certified appraisal and should not replace a professional valuation for insurance, tax or legal purposes.

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