Editorial policy
How our guides about antiques and vintage items are made
How the identification guides and real examples about antiques and vintage items on this site are made.
AI-assisted drafting, human curation
Our guides start from structured research into real questions about antiques and vintage items. Drafts are written with the help of AI writing tools, and the Antique Identifier By Picture team curates every page before it is published — with particular attention to maker marks, joinery, and hardware styles, the clues our readers rely on most.
Images
Hero and inline illustrations in our guides about antiques and vintage items are AI-generated unless a caption says otherwise. They are meant to illustrate maker marks, joinery, and hardware styles, not to document a specific real item.
Limits and honest claims
Photo-based identification of antiques and vintage items narrows down possibilities; it does not certify, appraise, or authenticate. Where a guide touches on value, safety, or authenticity, we point readers to a qualified professional for a final answer.
Corrections
Spotted something wrong or outdated about antiques and vintage items? Tell us and we will review it. You can reach the team through the contact options on our home page and inside the app, and we correct verified mistakes in place.