An antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is an old collectable item. It is collected or desirable because of its age (see definition), beauty, rarity, condition, utility, personal emotional connection, and/or other unique features. It is an object that represents a previous era or time period in human society. It is common practice to define "antique", as applying to objects at least 100 years old. Collectibles are, generally speaking, the possible antiques of the future and generally less than 100 years old.

The only real law concerning the definition of the word antique comes from the US customs office, that considers antique as anything 100 years old.

Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as a desk or an early automobile. They are most often 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 belong to CINOA, a confederation of art and antique associations across 21 countries, representing 5000 dealers.

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• 1 Purpose
  • 1.1 Pejoratively
• 2 Definition
• 3 Antiquing
• 4 Antique furniture
• 5 See also
• 6 References

Purpose

Pejoratively

The term "antique" is pejorative in some instances to imply that something is out of date.

Adjective

antique (epicene, plural antiques)

1. ancient
2. relating to the Antiquity

Anagrams

• taquine, taquiné

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• Antique & Collectible Appraisals Online
  www3.sympatico.ca
  Appraisal and reference information for a full range of antiques and collectibles. Auction news and collecting resources available.
• International Arts and Antiques Fair
  tefaf.com
  TEFAF Maastricht and pan Amsterdam, organised by The European Fine Art Foundation, are known for their high quality art and antiques.
• DeBence Antique Music World
  debencemusicworld.com
  Museum of antique mechanical musical instruments.

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