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"

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How do I start an antiques business?
Q. I'm interested in acquiring antiques. Now I think that I want to start a business of buying and selling antiques. Anyone know what are the steps I should follow?
Asked by euskaldun87 - Tue Jun 16 20:39:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What kind of business? Your own shop? Selling them on Ebay? Yard Sales? First figure out what your 'business' is. Secondly, why should I buy from you? What makes you so unique that I should come to you first? If you can answer all these questions, then maybe you can start your own 'business'. Of course, you will have to have a business plan and analysis, or you simply won't get funded. Good luck to you.
Answered by Liberty - Tue Jun 16 20:57:41 2009

How do I sell antiques and collectables online?
Q. I have many items I would like to sell online, such as antique toys, glassware and dolls.
Asked by smokeshopsandy - Mon Dec 26 12:44:13 2005 - - 3 Answers - 5 Comments

A. The best place is www.eBay.com :-) John
Answered by DreamStyler - Mon Dec 26 12:45:17 2005

How much are antique doorstops worth? Where do I get info on Yahoo on antiques and?
Q. collectibles? I am surprised they do not even have a catagory for this. any ideas anyone? thanx, Lauren does not Yahoo have a specific site to ask q's and a's on antiques and collectibles? or is it a hit or miss thing?
Asked by laurelf - Thu Mar 5 22:27:38 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can get information from the Price Check forum on RarityGuide, many antique collectors hang out there and answer questions
Answered by Adventurer - Sun Mar 8 07:31:38 2009

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    Site for antique and collectible News, Information, Tips, and the Top sites on the Web. Join AntiqueWeb Ring for Free.
  • Colin Ritchie & CompanyColin Ritchie & Company
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    Appraisals of antiques and fine arts for submission to auctions, estate valuation, and insurance purposes.
  • Appraisal Day.comAppraisal Day.com
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    Paul Royka, an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, provides online appraisals of antiques, fine art, and collectibles.
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A pair of linen napkins with a red monogram JV The pair 48 euro ($66) includes international postage and tax.

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