Amazing things that were found not at excavations, but at flea markets (17 photos)

Category: Archeology, PEGI 0+
16 February 2024

Sometimes it seems that flea markets are sold not just by ordinary people, but by real tomb robbers, like Lara Croft and Indiana Jones. Or, at the very least, someone simply robbed the museum. How else can this be explained if real treasures of the past are put up for sale? But no, people just decided to sell their valuables and family items for next to nothing. Yes, these are not ordinary online stores! You won’t find any trace of such artifacts there. But the heroes of this post are truly lucky, because they got amazing things!

Victorian era pin





It was probably used for ties rather than hats.

100 Years Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet



It also contains real gold and silver.

Silver sugar bowl for 12 trays. Made in Breslau, Prussia, early 18th century





An old mirror containing a family photograph from 1871



1800s cranberry perfume bottle found in a thrift store



1800s carved walnut chair for just $80



Mourning portrait badge circa 1790



Silver coin jug, circa 1855-1860



Magnificent 1940s jewelry box



Very interesting uranium salt holder, 1830



Edwardian style mechanical pencil, 1880



The pencil is decorated with amethyst and ruby. He also has a cap.

Popcorn popper, 1880



Early 1900s Art Nouveau pin in 18k gold with diamonds and sapphires



Moon brooch with opalescent properties, 1910



The decoration glows with a weak, diffused light.

Family Bible, Denmark, 1890



Replica of Louis XIV furniture made in 1920



Antique Bacchus Mirror Bradley and Hubbard (1852–1940)

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