Guides & articles

Antique guides written for photographers, sellers and curious owners.

Deep, sourced articles that pair with the AntiqID app. Each guide is written for a specific real-world question and gives you a clear next step.

Identification guide · 7 min read

How to identify antiques from a photo

The photos you take decide almost everything. Six shots and a little discipline turn a mystery object into a confident identification.

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Valuation guide · 8 min read

How to estimate antique value from a photo

There are only four questions worth asking. Answer them honestly and you will price like an experienced dealer.

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Reference guide · 9 min read

Silver hallmarks by country — the marks you actually meet

Six national systems account for the vast majority of European and American silver you will handle. Here is what each mark means in practice.

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Reference guide · 9 min read

Porcelain and pottery marks — how to identify any factory

The most common marks you meet on European and American ceramics, with the details that separate a genuine factory piece from a later reissue.

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High-intent guides

Landing pages that answer a specific need in a single visit.

AI antique identifier

Point your camera. Get a real answer.

AntiqID reads maker marks, form, materials and construction from a single photo and returns an identification with sources, era, condition, and a value range.

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Antique value estimator

How much is my antique worth?

Point your camera at the object, add close-ups of any marks, and AntiqID returns a realistic resale range with the reasoning behind it.

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Hallmark identifier

Read any silver hallmark in seconds.

AntiqID recognises the lion passant, Minerva head, crown and shield, 800 and 925 marks and more, then tells you what they mean for value and authenticity.

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