Adjective

antique (comparative more antique, superlative most antique)

Positive antique

Comparative more antique

Superlative most antique

  1. Old, used especially of furniture and household items; out of date.

Related terms

Noun

Singular antique

Plural antiques

antique (plural antiques)

  1. An old piece of furniture, household item, or other similar item.
  2. (figuratively, mildly pejorative) An old person.

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Fri Feb 12 06:35:54 2010

An antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features. It is an object that represents a previous era in human society.

Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as a desk or the early automobile. They are bought at antique shops, or passed down as an estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers and auction services or purchased online through websites and online auctions. Antique dealers are often members of national trade associations, many of which themselves belong to CINOA, a confederation of art and antique associations across 21 countries, representing 5000 dealers.

  1. made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age; "the beautiful antique French furniture"
  2. shop for antiques; "We went antiquing on Saturday"
  3. old-timer: an elderly man
  4. out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
  5. give an antique appearance to; "antique furniture"
  6. any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
  7. age-old: belonging to or lasting from times long ago; "age-old customs"; "the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness"

Purpose

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Sun Feb 14 17:13:17 2010

I am looking for any antique shop or rich persons that buy antiques and original old master paintings?
Q. I am looking for any antique shop or rich persons that buy antiques and original old master paintings?
Asked by Justin J - Wed Jul 30 07:09:14 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For the auction houses, check out their online faqs - here are the links Certainly, for Old Masters, they are probably the best way to go.
Answered by plumdumplings - Thu Jul 31 03:49:06 2008

where can i find the value of an antique crystal vase?
Q. i know it is crystal or lead crystal. and i know it is truly an antique because i am 40 now and i always remember it placed on there dining room table for holiday dinners since i was a child. i inherited it from my grandma who said it was a wedding present from her parents who got it as a wedding present themselves. it has no manufacturer markings on it. i have looked all over on the internet and cant find anything that looks similar. i am just wondering if anyone can help me as to find out if it is very valuable. i know it is hand cut on the exterior. im not smart on antiques but i can spot hand cut crystal. even if i snap my finger on the base of it which is quite thick it makes a very prominent ringing tone. any help would be… [cont.]
Asked by joey s - Wed Sep 5 19:46:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. call up the Antiques road show they should be able to help...they know all sorts of identifying marks that you and I cant even see.. they are amazing!!
Answered by Lucinda - Wed Sep 5 21:37:01 2007

Does anyone know how to make your antique silverwares sparkling again?
Q. I'd like to put my mom's silverware on a display cabinet. Its a shame to hide those in a storage room since those are antiques and really beautiful! Can anyone please tell me how to make it sparkling again?
Asked by Sophie - Wed Jul 4 02:18:10 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go to ACE Hardware or the Home Depot and ask for a very good silver polish. Follow directions and the silverware will shine and sparkle.
Answered by cardgirl2 - Wed Jul 4 18:29:01 2007

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  • The Guild Of Antique Dealers and Restorers (GADAR)The Guild Of Antique Dealers and Restorers (GADAR)
    gadar.co.uk
    Trade organization assisting the public with their restoration and conservations questions and needs. Connects people with skilled member restoration experts.
  • Antique & Collectible Appraisals OnlineAntique & Collectible Appraisals Online
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    Appraisal and reference information for a full range of antiques and collectibles. Auction news and collecting resources available.
  • AntiqueRestorers.ComAntiqueRestorers.Com
    antiquerestorers.com
    Online community of restorers sharing ideas with each other and providing information and advice about the proper restoration and care of antiques, porcelain, furniture, glass, art, pottery, fine art, and fine art frames.
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Solid wood 32" tall child's vintage chair. There was 3 at Kim's Korner Auction House in Richmond, Texas. July 2009. I wanted them but as I don't have grandkids or children visiting - what exactly would I do with them?

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