antiqueDefinition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation, searchAdjectiveantique (comparative antiquer, superlative antiquest)
Related termsNounantique (plural antiques)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. An antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age(see definition), beauty, rarity, condition, utility, and/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. PurposeIn historyAny historical museum makes a considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and give them a practical context. Virtually any object can become an antique if it survives long enough, but value of an antique in the market place is determined by its appeal and social acceptance. For example museums exist of ephemera, that is of objects and items that would normally be thrown away, such as packaging and advertising flyers and posters. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License 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 How do you become an antique dealer? Q. Im 14 years of age and im interested in antiques Ive been to many auctions and learnt most of the basics. Can you recommend any items to start collecting at my age? And how do I become an antique dealer or collector? Thanks Asked by James - Wed Aug 29 08:07:38 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. To become a collector you must start buying items that you would like to collect. Find things that you like. To become a dealer I would say you should start by finding good deals on items. You must be able to buy the item for a good price in order to mark the price up to make a profit. It will take a lot of research to be able to know what an item is worth. At your age, I would suggest to try to sell a few items here and there on Ebay. Good luck. Answered by dolphin2253 - Wed Aug 29 08:11:40 2007 What is the difference between Duncan Pfife and Duncan Phyfe antique furniture?
Q. What is the difference between Duncan Pfife and Duncan Phyfe antique furniture? Is one worth more than the other? I'm looking a drop leaf table in great condition, but I know nothing about antiques. The tag says Duncan Pfife, but on ebay I only see Duncan Phyfe. Is there a difference? Thanks in advance. Asked by Katie's Mom - Fri Jan 26 15:07:09 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Sorry to say, the difference is in the spelling only. You might want to do a little more research, in case the table is faux, and purposely mispelled. Answered by mliz55 - Fri Jan 26 15:16:17 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "antiques"
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