antiques
Old valuable objects
Antiques are old objects valued for their age, craftsmanship, rarity, or historical significance—furniture, jewelry, art, collectibles.
The term typically implies items at least a century old, though the boundary is fuzzy.
To antique is to shop for such items: We spent Saturday antiquing in the countryside.
As an adjective, antique describes something old or old-fashioned: an antique writing desk, antique notions about marriage.
Uncommon occurrence
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- ephemeraDisposables preserved as collectibles
- curioOdd collectible item
- relicsPreserved items from antiquity
treasure · heirloom · artifacts · figurines · porcelain · dolls · toys · autographs
Estimation of worth
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- auctionCompetitive public sale
estate · consignment · dealer · collector · fair · roadshow · certificate · grading
Human-made historical object
- relicPreserved ancient object
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- ancientVery old indeed
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
bygone · era · epoch · provenance · ancestry · civilization · dynasty · medieval
Ornamental container for flowers
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- ornamentThing that beautifies
cameo · brooch · statuette · mosaic · pendant · figurine · goblet · candelabra
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
inlay · carving · lacquerware · metalwork · glassblowing · cabinetry · gilding · dovetail
Maritime angular measurement device
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- barometerInstrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- binnacleNautical compass housing
- scrimshawEngraved whale ivory art
anchor · telescope · chronometer · porthole · figurehead · navigation · maritime · naval
Stored past experiences
- yesteryearTime not long past
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- sentimentalityExcessive tender emotion
keepsake · memento · sepia · old-fashioned · retro · classic · timeless · sentimental
rarity
Uncommon occurrence
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- ephemeraDisposables preserved as collectibles
- curioOdd collectible item
relics · treasure · heirloom · artifacts · figurines · porcelain · dolls · toys · autographs · manuscripts
appraisal
Estimation of worth
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
auction · estate · consignment · dealer · collector · fair · roadshow · certificate · grading · condition
artifact
Human-made historical object
archaeology · bygone · era · epoch · provenance · ancestry · civilization · dynasty · medieval · renaissance
vase
Ornamental container for flowers
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
ornament · cameo · brooch · statuette · mosaic · pendant · figurine · goblet · candelabra · urn
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
marquetry · inlay · carving · lacquerware · metalwork · glassblowing · cabinetry · gilding · dovetail · veneer
sextant
Maritime angular measurement device
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- barometerInstrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- binnacleNautical compass housing
scrimshaw · anchor · telescope · chronometer · porthole · figurehead · navigation · maritime · naval · astrolabe
memories
Stored past experiences
- yesteryearTime not long past
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
sentimentality · keepsake · memento · sepia · old-fashioned · retro · classic · timeless · sentimental · flea-market
- antiquesGreek vases, brass candlestick, heirloom, highboy, marble sculptures
- atticrafters, attic room, joists, eaves, exposed beams
- B&Bsinn, guesthouse, bed and breakfast, boutique inn, country inn
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- flea marketsvendors, stalls, booths, bargains, haggling
- historic mansiongrand staircase, ballroom, library, drawing room, dining hall
antiquesmodern furniture
Current-style home furnishings
cutting-edge technology · novelties · contemporary art · modernities · innovations
antiquesreproductions
Copies of originals
replicas · fakes · knockoffs · counterfeits · forgeries
antiquesdisposables
Items meant for discard
throwaways · fast fashion · flat-pack furniture · junk · consumables
- antique shopRetailer of aged goods
- antique swordOld weapon for collectors
- antique roseOld cultivated flower variety
- antique finishArtificially aged surface coating
- antique furnitureOld collectible home furnishings
- antique storeRetailer of old valuables
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