rag and bone
- scrapDiscarded bit or tussle
- junkWorthless discarded items
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
- collectorOne who gathers items
- cartVehicle for hauling
horse · bell · totter · recycling · metal · cloth · bones · rags · street · vendor · waste · secondhand · dustman · refuse · crier · bric-a-brac · iron · copper
- street vendor callscome and get it, fresh fish, fresh bread, fresh flowers, ripe fruit
material value
rag and bonetreasure
Valued wealth or keepsake
valuables · jewels · gold · riches · luxury goods
condition/quality
rag and bonebrand new
Completely unused, just acquired
mint condition · pristine · untouched · immaculate · unused
social class association
rag and bonehaute couture
Custom luxury dressmaking
high fashion · fine art · carriage trade · luxury retail · Savile Row