Antique Appraisal Online
An instant antique appraisal online — the AI value research step before you pay a certified appraiser.
Upload photos of your item
Drag photos here, or use the buttons below. Up to 5 photos.
JPG / PNG / WEBP · Up to 5 photos · Your first scan is free
For a better identification, include
- · A full side profile of the item
- · The bottom or base of the item
- · Any maker's mark, hallmark or signature
- · A close-up of damage or restoration
Antique appraisal online examples
Research estimates that decided whether a certified appraisal was worth ordering.
Vintage watch
Estimate near $900 — professional appraisal recommended before insuring.
Porcelain vase
Modest range settled the question without paying for a document.
Antique chair
Revival identified — valued in its own market, not the period one.
Silver spoon
Solid silver confirmed from marks; range supported a listing price.
How to use this tool
Upload 1–5 photos
Photograph the whole item, the base, and any marks or signatures. Phone cameras are fine.
AI analyzes the details
The model examines form, materials, construction, marks and wear, then estimates age and origin.
Get your research report
A structured report with identification, confidence levels, evidence and value ranges — saved to your history.
What an antique appraisal online includes
Instant estimate
Identification plus three value ranges in minutes — the research step before paying for a certified document. Most everyday questions end at this step, appointment-free.
Honest scope
A research estimate, clearly labeled — never presented as a certified appraisal for insurance or legal use. Clear scope is why the estimate is cheap to trust: it claims exactly what it is.
Upgrade recommendation
The report flags when value justifies a credentialed appraiser, and what to bring to that appointment. Arriving with the online report makes the paid hour count twice.
Reasoning shown
Evidence, basis of value and uncertainties are listed so you can audit the estimate before acting on it. An auditable basis turns an opinion into a decision you can defend.
Common reasons for an antique appraisal online
Insurance schedules
Know which pieces belong on the rider before you pay for documents.
Estate settlement
Bracket values fairly across many items before division.
Selling decisions
Pick the right channel — auction, dealer or marketplace — with real numbers.
Online appraisal FAQ
The difference between AI estimates and certified appraisals.
Is an antique appraisal online legally valid?
No. Reports from this tool are research estimates for information only. Insurance claims, estate settlements, donations and legal matters require an appraisal from a credentialed professional who inspects the item. The online report recommends that step whenever it is warranted.
When should I get a certified appraisal instead?
When a document is required for insurance, tax or legal use, when authenticity is disputed, or when the online estimate suggests value above roughly $1,000. Fine art, important jewelry and rare watches deserve professionals regardless of the estimate.
How is this different from a free appraisal at an auction house?
Auction-house appraisals are free but come with an agenda — they want your consignment, so they value toward their hammer. An antique appraisal online has no consignment to win and shows its reasoning in the report, so you can check the logic yourself.
What does an antique appraisal online cost here?
Your first scan is free. After that, a Full Antique Report is $3.98 — one-time payment, no subscription.
How should I photograph the item?
Full side profile in daylight, the underside or base, any marks or hallmarks close-up, and straight-on shots of damage. Five photos covering those angles give the estimate everything it needs to be useful. An antique appraisal online is cheapest exactly where it helps most: before the money moves.
Can I use the report to negotiate?
Yes, as a research reference — it is honest about being an estimate. Show the identification and ranges when discussing price with buyers or dealers; for formal negotiations like estate division, follow it with a certified document.
How many items can I appraise online?
As many as you have credits for — each scan covers one item with up to five photos. Estates often triage a whole house this way, then book professional appointments only for the pieces the estimates flag as significant.
What if I disagree with the estimate?
Check the evidence and basis sections first: they show which signals carried the number, and usually which photo would change it. Add the recommended angles, rescan, and compare the two reports in your history before deciding the estimate was wrong.
How is this different from an insurance appraisal?
An insurance appraisal documents replacement value for a policy, signed by a credentialed appraiser after in-person inspection. An antique appraisal online gives you an instant research estimate — useful for deciding whether that document is worth ordering.
Can I get a written document?
You can keep and print your report, but it is a research estimate, not a certified appraisal document. Insurers, courts and tax authorities require the signed professional version, and the report tells you when that applies.
What if I have many items?
Scan them one by one — credits never expire, so an estate can be triaged over weeks rather than a weekend. Most users sort a houseful into keepsakes, sellables and professional-appraisal candidates before booking a single appointment. The report's identification travels with the item, so later decisions start informed.